1 August 2014
This project was conducted in two phases.
Phase one led by VACCHO
Analysing the current scope of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service provision and, from a service provider perspective, potential factors that affect Aboriginal children and families’ access to MCH services.
Phase two led by ACIL Allen Consulting
Exploring Aboriginal families’ perceptions and experiences of MCH services.
Outcomes
Across both phases of the project feedback was gathered from 13 Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), 11 Local Councils, 62 health professionals and 121 Aboriginal families.
The project identified a number of focus areas to improve Aboriginal families’ engagement in MCH services:
Aboriginal Families' Engagement in MCH review
1 February 2016