Birra Li Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health Services

Birra Li is a service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pregnant women, babies, children and non-Aboriginal women who are pregnant and having an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander baby. We aim to provide culturally appropriate support and education during pregnancy, after birth and for children up to early school years including clinic or home immunisations.

We provide care to women located within the Port Stephens, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Local Government Areas.

Our services include pregnancy and post birth care, cultural support, social work services, child and family primary health care, at-home immunisation, child health checks, specilaist breastfeeding support, referrals to other services and health education.

Most importantly, you can see us at a venue that suits you, including clinics at Newcastle Community health Centre, Raymond Terrace, Nikinpa and the John Hunter Hospital or your house.

Our team includes:

Aboriginal Health Workers and Practitioners
Registered Midwives
Child and Family Health Nurses
Social Worker
Lactation Consultant
Services We Offer
Cultural support
Pregnancy and post birth care
Smoking cessation support
Breastfeeding support
Child and family primary health care
Immunisation
Areas that we Cover
We provide care to women located within the Port Stephens, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Local Government Areas.
Learn more about:
Breastfeeding
Child and Family Health Nurse
Immunisation
Social worker

Please contact us:

If you think you are pregnant or as soon as you have a positive pregnancy test
If you have children between the ages of 0-5 years.

How can you access us?

Ask your local doctor to refer you
Ask the staff at Awabakal Aboriginal Medical Service to refer you
Talk to staff at the John Hunter Hospital antenatal clinic about referring you
You can contact us directly on the number below