Child and Adolescent Health Service | CAHS - Aboriginal child health resources

Aboriginal child health resources

It provides contemporary, evidence-based and standardised resources for Aboriginal Health Professionals and nurses to use with Aboriginal children and their families.

Acknowledgement to Country

The WA Health system acknowledges the Aboriginal People of the many traditional lands and language groups in Western Australia.

It acknowledges the wisdom of Aboriginal Elders both past and present and pays respect to Aboriginal Communities today.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that these resources may contain links to images of people who have since passed away.

Breastfeeding
Child development
Teeth
Drugs and alcohol
Ear health
Family Domestic Violence
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Immunisation
Maternal health
Mental health
Nutrition
Parenting
Safe sleep
Safety and injury prevention
Skin health

Parents and families

Breastfeeding is best for first six months - Raising Children

Use this picture guide for Aboriginal parents to see breastfeeding positions and techniques.

Breastfeeding: Good for baby, good for mum - Queensland Government

Booklet on the benefits of breastfeeding for baby and mum.

Breastfeeding, bottle feeding and solids - Raising Children

Picture guide to help parents keep babies growing well in the first year.

Expressing breastmilk - Queensland Government

Booklet on how to express breastmilk.

Get up and grow: Breastfeeding, strong mums strong babies - Australian Government

Brochure on the benefits of breastfeeding.

Parents and families

Koorliny Moort

PCH’s Aboriginal Ambulatory Care Coordination program, Koorliny Moort (walking with families), provides out of hospital care to Aboriginal families who might find it hard to come to hospital for their paediatric appointments or who want to stay closer to home.

Look at me, I am 3

Getting school ready – this video will help parents know if their child needs a little help with their development. It describes the developmental skills that most 3-year-olds will have reached and the support available.

Morning sickness and other pregnancy issues - Queensland Health

Information on morning sickness, how to help with nausea and gestational diabetes.

Baby growing well in the first year: Aboriginal parents - Raising Children Network

How to keep baby health in the first year including food and health checks.

Play and learning: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander parents - Raising Children Network

In this short video, parents talk about playing games, reading books and drawing with their children.

Get up and grow: Moving helps babies grow strong and healthy - Raising Children Network

Poster encouraging activity for babies.

Routines: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents - Raising Children Network

In this short video, parents talk about routines.

Get up and Grow: Get moving 1-5 years - Australian Government

Brochure about keeping kids active and healthy.

Healthcare professionals

Koorliny Moort Ambulatory Care Coordination Services - WA Health only

Sick Kids: Assessment and early management of the unwell child under 5 years guideline - Kimberley Aboriginal Health

Circle of security video

Animation of the circle of security model.

Parents and families

Looking after kids’ teeth: Aboriginal families - Raising Children

Poster on how to take care of kids' teeth.

Lift the lip to check for decay - North Metropolitan Health Service

Poster on how to check for tooth decay.

Parents and families

Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs during pregnancy - Queensland Government

Guide to the dangers of drug use during pregnancy.

Alcohol and you - University of Sydney

Booklet on alcohol and the effect it can have on your life.

Strong spirit, strong mind: Aboriginal ways of reducing harm from alcohol and other drugs - Government of Western Australia, Drug and Alcohol Office

Brochure on ways to reduce harm for Aboriginal communities.

Brief yarning about staying well - Menzies School of Health Research

Brochure about staying well for Aboriginal communities.

Young, deadly, free: Let's knock out STIs and BBVs - website

Website about reducing Sexually Transmitted Infections and Blood Borne Viruses in Aboriginal communities.

Aboriginal Withdrawal Unit - Government of Western Australia, Mental Health Commission

Information about the Aboriginal Withdrawal Unit for Aboriginal communities.

Healthcare professionals

Alcohol and Drug Support Line - Government of Western Australia, Mental Health Commission

Brochure on the Alcohol and Drug Support line.

Parent and Family Drug Support Line - Government of Western Australia, Mental Health Commission

Brochure on the Parent and Family Drug Support Line for advice.

Parents and families

Your newborn baby's hearing screen - CAHS

Brochure on the newborn baby hearing screen at CAHS.

Care for kids' ears - Australian Government, Department of Health

On this website, you can access information about ear disease and how to prevent it, and download and order free resources to promote ear and hearing health.

You can also listen to the Talking Book in English or one of 22 Indigenous languages to hear an overview of key ear health messages.

Care for kids' ears , parents and carer's resources - Australian Government, Department of Health

Resources for parents and carers on ear health.

Kids ears are important - Menzies School of Health Research

Poster on ear health for parents.

Care for kids' ears video - Australian Government, Department of Health

Video about caring for kids' ears.

Health professionals

Ear problems in children - Kimberley Aboriginal Health

Kimberley Clinical Protocols around ear problems in children.

Families and carers

Respect website - Australian Government

Stop it at the Start aims to help break the cycle of violence by encouraging adults to reflect on their attitudes, and have conversations about respect with young people.

Health professionals

Family Domestic Violence Help Lines - White Ribbon Australia

Family domestic violence help lines in Australia.

Families and carers

Making Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder history in the Pilbara - Telethon Kids Institute

The project called 'Warajanga Marnti Warrarnja - Together we walk on country' is a partnership between the Telethon Kids Institute and BHP Billiton in collaboration with Wirraka Maya Health Services and the Hedland FASD Network.

Working with the community, the project has the bold goal to make FASD history in the Pilbara and builds upon the successful FASD prevention model in the Kimberley, the Marulu Strategy.

Health professionals

Vaccination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children - Australian Government

Information on vaccinations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

Immunisation - newsletter resource - CAHS (WA Health only)

Newsletter content for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

Parents and families

Morning sickness and other pregnancy issues - Queensland Health

Booklet on morning sickness and other conditions in pregnancy.

Koorliny Moort ('Walking with families') service

PCH's Aboriginal Ambulatory Care Coordination program provides out of hospital care to Aboriginal families who might find it hard to come to hospital for their paediatric appointments or who want to stay home.

Physical activity during and after pregnancy - Queensland Health

How and what kind of physical activity can help during pregnancy.

Healthcare professionals

Koorliny Moort ('Walking with families') service (WA Health only)

Koorliny Moort HealthPoint page. Only accessible to WA Health staff.

Aboriginal 'Yummy to be Mummy' Program WA - Red Nose

‘Yummy to be Mummy’ program is a comprehensive program that targets young Aboriginal women going through pregnancy and child rearing.

Parents and families

What is depression? - Menzies Centre for Health Research/AIMHI NT

Flowchart document for Aboriginal men on what depression feels like.

Being a dad: Emotional wellbeing when you have a baby - Department of Health

Brochure on emotional wellbeing for dads.

Being a mum: Emotional wellbeing when you have a baby - Department of Health

Brochure on emotional wellbeing for mums.

Keeping strong: Sometimes people feel broken and very sad - Beyond Blue website

Booklet on finding help for depression.

Health professionals

Protective and risk factors - Beyond Blue website

Information on the additional risk factors that affect Aboriginal communities in relation to depression.

Parents and families

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Guide to Healthy Eating - Eat for Health, Australian Government

Poster on the different types of food groups.

Formula feeding - Queensland Health

Booklet on formula feeding your baby.

Keeping food safe - Queensland Health

Booklet on how to handle and store food safely.

Iron rich foods for babies and growing children - Queensland Health

Booklet on what foods are high in iron for babies and children.

Get up and grow - first foods - Australian Government

What foods are appropriate for babies up to 12 months.

Healthy food for babies and toddlers: the five food groups - Raising Children

Information on healthy food for babies and toddlers.

Folate and pregnancy - Womens health and family services

Brochure on what folate is and why you need it during pregnancy.

Healthy food and drinks for your grandkids - Queensland Health

Information on how grandparents can help their grandkids stay healthy through food and drinks.

Healthy kids grow strong - Queensland Health

Poster reminding parents/carers to get children's growth checked.

Starting solids - Queensland Health

How to start babies on solid food.

Healthy foods and drinks for children aged 1 - 4 years - Queensland Health

Booklet on healthy food for children aged 1 - 4 years.

Nutrition - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents - Raising Children

Video on nutrition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents.

Health professionals

Protective and risk factors - Beyond Blue website

Information on the additional risk factors that affect Aboriginal communities in relation to depression.

Parents and families

How dads can help - Queensland Health

How dads can help through pregnancy to parenting.

You're a dad - Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care

Seven storylines about being a dad.

Washing newborn babies: Aboriginal parents - Raising Children

How to bathe a newborn baby.

Wrapping a baby: in pictures - Raising Children

A picture guide on how to wrap a baby.

Strong spirit, strong mind: Aboriginal ways of reducing harm from alcohol and other drugs - Mental Health Commission

Brochure on how to make changes to your drug and alcohol use.

Healthy food in pregnancy - Queensland Health

Healthy eating habits for pregnancy.

Watching your kids: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents - Raising Children

Video on supervising children.

Care for kids ears - Australian Department of Health

Resources on ear health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents and children. Includes brochures, colouring in sheets, activity books and posters.

Being dad, being proud - NSW Government

Info sheet for dads to encourage bonding.

Strong spirit, strong mind: Making sense and supporting change: a guide for our people - Mental Health Commission

A booklet on how drugs and alcohol can affect you.

Bowel, bladder and pelvic floor health - Continence Foundation Australia

resources on bowel, bladder and pelvic floor health and issues.