Connected Beginnings
What is Connected Beginnings?
Connected Beginnings is a culturally responsive program dedicated to improving access to early childhood, maternal and child health and family support services for First Nations children aged 0 to 5.
Connected Beginnings provides individualised support, focused education sessions, and group activities that improve health, wellbeing and developmental outcomes for bubs and their families.
Individualised Support, Education & Group Activities
The services provided in the Connected Beginnings program are focused on enhancing children's health, development and school readiness through a holistic model of care. Delivered through tailored education, referral pathways, and connection building in the key areas of antenatal education, medical, child development, parenting, allied health, and social, emotional, and wellbeing support.
Mums and Bubs Yarning Circle
Join a safe and welcoming space where mums, bubs and families can come together, share stories, and yarn about the health and wellbeing of our little ones (ages 0-5 years).
Support Services
- First Nations Health Assessment
- Holistic Care Management Services
- Focused Education Sessions
- Group Activities
- Connection Education & Information
Healthy Bubba Clinic
Join us for a free, drop-in clinic where you can yarn about your bubba's health and wellbeing in a relaxed, culturally safe space. This clinic is open to bubs in our mob aged between 0 to 24 months.
Join us at the IWC Medical on Mondays!
Please note: 2026 clinics commence Monday, January 19th.
Meet the Team
Our Connected Beginnings Team consists of Larissa, an Indigenous Health Worker, and Stephanie, an Endorsed Midwife & Registered Nurse.
"We're committed to working alongside children and their families to facilitate appropriate supports, referrals and connections - improving outcomes for each and every jarjum"
Contact Us
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