Australian Nurse Family Partnership Program(ANFPP)
What is ANFPP?
ANFPP is a service for young women who are having a baby If you join the program, you will receive visits from a nurse and Aboriginal Community Worker (ACW) while you are pregnant and until your baby turns 2.
How often will my nurse and ACW visit?
They will come and visit you every week or two while you are pregnant and until your baby turns 2.
You and your Nurse / ACW will decide when the visits happen.
Your Nurse and ACW can help and support you with the following:
Keeping healthy during pregnancy and becoming a good mother
Keep your baby healthy and strong
Build a strong community for you and your baby
Make your home a safe place for you and your baby to live and play
Get referrals to services available
Find ways to continue your education and develop job skills
Set goals for your family’s future and find ways to help you reach them
Who can participate in the visits?
You and your Nurse/ACW decide who gets involved
Fathers, nannas, family and friends can be involved
The Nurse & ACW will work mainly with you because you are the one who carries the baby
Who can join? Any woman who is:
Having an Aboriginal baby
Living in and around Alice Springs
From early pregnancy, but not more than 26 weeks pregnant
If you have any questions or want to hear more about the program please call us on 08 8958 4850 and we can visit you and talk about the program or ask your midwife to refer you.
Your Home Visitors
Back: Nurse Home Visitors - Sarah Kitto, Anissa Thompson, Carmel Barry Front: Front: Aboriginal Community Workers: - Marlene Swan, Jasmine Campbell -
Nurse Supervisor - Inge Baumann-May
Growing Stronger Families
Visit us at our office on 16 Hartley Street (Jock Nelson Centre) Alice Springs
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