Birthing in Our Community

The Birthing in Our Community (BiOC) program has been supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mums and bubs since 2013, and has dedicated hubs in Caboolture, Logan, Salisbury, Strathpine and the Bayside suburbs of Brisbane.

The Birthing in Our Community service is designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families who prefer a culturally safe approach to maternity care. Our families benefit from a dedicated midwifery team and family support practitioner who will journey through the mother’s pregnancy, at the birth and who will walk alongside the family until bub is three years of age.

Birthing in Our Community baby at a health check.

Our services

Birthing in Our Community delivers a unique model of maternity and early childhood care that provides culturally informed services, with a strong focus on the social and emotional health and wellbeing of families. The service is supported by an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce and is based out of a culturally safe and welcoming community-controlled hub, giving families access to:

a dedicated family support practitioner
a dedicated midwifery team where a known midwife will birth baby
a parenting model which supports cultural connection, belonging and growth
cultural connection through community days, playgroup, belly casting, NAIDOC and many other significant events
social health; a social worker and psychologist to support you and your social and emotional wellbeing
transportation to services and appointments.

What mums are saying about Birthing in Our Community

Every step of the way, I was supported medically, emotionally, mentally and they even took me to my appointments. It felt like a family.

I feel at home when I go into the hub. Having extra hands guide us through the pregnancy or everyday tasks really does make a huge difference.

When I’m coming into the hub I get excited to see everyone because everyone is friendly, family orientated and makes me feel comfortable.

Hospital locations

If you are a part of the BiOC North program, you will birth at one of three hospitals: Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital, Caboolture Hospital or Redcliffe Hospital. This depends on where you live.

Where to start

To access BiOC at Strathpine or Caboolture, you can simply call 1800 692 462 to yarn with the BiOC team. No GP referral is needed.

Once our family support practitioner connects with you, you will be welcomed into the hub to meet our deadly team who will guide you through your pregnancy journey.

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