Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services focus on good health for both mothers and their children.

If you are planning to have a baby, being as healthy as possible is one of the best ways to improve your chances of falling pregnant and having a healthy baby.

If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, find out what care, support and services may be available to you in Australia.

Find out what maternity services are available in rural or remote NSW

A child health nurse supports you as a parent once you are home from hospital with a newborn baby. Discover more about their role and how they can help you.

Your baby’s infant health record is an important book in which to record details of their health, growth and development. Ensure you take it to all your baby’s appointments. Find out more here.

The Maternal and Child Health (MACH) nurses support new parents with information and health advice. Our nurses are Registered Nurses and hold additional qualifications in maternal, child and family health.

The Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Health Service (AMIHS) is a free community based maternity service that provides pregnancy and baby care for up to 8 weeks for Aboriginal families in NSW.

Child and family health: Frequently asked questions.

​​Developed and produced by South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD), with funding from NSW Kids and Families, this video was made in collaboration with a group of local Aboriginal men, and encourages Aboriginal fathers to support their partner in breastfeeding their babies