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Promising results from Aboriginal maternity program

Indigenous Maternity

Indigenous babies are twice as likely to die during early childhood compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts. One hospital has dramatically boosted the number of Aboriginal maternal health workers in a bid to close the gap. Staff say it’s showing promising results.


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By Rhiannon Elston

Presented by Maja B.Talevska

Source: SBS



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Indigenous babies are twice as likely to die during early childhood compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts. One hospital has dramatically boosted the number of Aboriginal maternal health workers in a bid to close the gap. Staff say it’s showing promising results.



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