Birthing in Our Community

Birthing in Our Community A maternal and infant health care service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in Brisbane, Logan, bayside and Moreton Bay.

BiOC program began as a partnership between the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH), the Brisbane Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (ATSICHS Brisbane) and the Mater Mothers Hospital. There are now five hubs located in Salisbury, Strathpine, Caboolture, Logan and the Bayside suburbs.

Merry Christmas from our family to yours 🧡
25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from our family to yours 🧡

Our clinics will be closed during the Christmas, Boxing day and New Years Day Public Holidays. If you need support durin...
22/12/2025

Our clinics will be closed during the Christmas, Boxing day and New Years Day Public Holidays.

If you need support during this time, contact the Mob Link team on 1800 254 354.
They’re available 7 days a week, 7am – 8pm.

For emergencies, please call 000.

We want our deadly mums to drink more water this summer! Staying hydrated helps keep you cool and is especially importa...
18/12/2025

We want our deadly mums to drink more water this summer!

Staying hydrated helps keep you cool and is especially important when pregnant and postpartum (whether you’re breastfeeding or not) 🫗

If water isn’t your favourite, try adding a squeeze of lemon or lime, or some sugar free cordial!

Keeping cool in the heat can help to keep both you and bub safe and comfy over summer☀️ We’ve listed some of our favouri...
12/12/2025

Keeping cool in the heat can help to keep both you and bub safe and comfy over summer☀️

We’ve listed some of our favourite tips below!

👕 Dress lightly – dress you and bub in lightweight and breathable fabrics.
🍼 Hydrate regularly – offer bub more frequent feeds and make sure you drink plenty of water too.
❄️ Keep cool – use damp cloths on the skin, fans or lukewarm baths to keep bub cool.
⛱️ Stay sun safe – seek shade, use sunscreen and avoid peak sun hours to keep you and bub sun safe.
🍃Create airflow – place a fan by bub’s cot to ensure it has airflow.

Thanks to the deadly teams at Priceline Pharmacy and Bunnings who kindly donated art supplies for our community Christma...
05/12/2025

Thanks to the deadly teams at Priceline Pharmacy and Bunnings who kindly donated art supplies for our community Christmas party and products for our mums 🧡

Beautiful Turnout today at Logan Garden Water Park.
02/12/2025

Beautiful Turnout today at Logan Garden Water Park.

Hey Deadly Dads! Join us on this Thursday, 4 December at 5:30pm for our last Southside catch up of 2025. Details:Thursda...
02/12/2025

Hey Deadly Dads!

Join us on this Thursday, 4 December at 5:30pm for our last Southside catch up of 2025.

Details:
Thursday, 4 December
5:30pm
96 Blomfield St, Salisbury

The heatwave is over for now.We recommend you check with those most at risk including Elders, Mob with a medical conditi...
01/12/2025

The heatwave is over for now.

We recommend you check with those most at risk including Elders, Mob with a medical condition, Mob who work outside and pregnant and breastfeeding women for at least three days – this is how long it takes for our bodies to recover from a heatwave.

It might take your home a long time to cool down, so be aware that it might still be hot inside, even at night.

Keep drinking water regularly, even if you don’t feel thirsty.

Be careful around trees – they often drop limbs when it’s hot.

For more information, visit iuih.org.au/heatwave

South East Queensland is in a heatwave! Here's some tips to keep you cool and safe: 💧 Drink plenty of cold water 🚫 Skip...
29/11/2025

South East Queensland is in a heatwave! Here's some tips to keep you cool and safe:

💧 Drink plenty of cold water
🚫 Skip the alcohol and caffeine
🥗 Eat cool foods and try not to use your oven, it heats up your home
👀 Check your wee—dark colour or not going often means you need more water
🧊 Place a cool cloth on your neck with a fan blowing it
👕 Wear light, loose clothing and protect yourself from the sun when outdoors
❤ Check in on your Mob! Elders, bubs, jarjum, pregnant or breastfeeding women or Mob with a medical condition need extra support during a heatwave ️

If you have a medical condition, yarn with your local Community Controlled Health Service or call Mob Link on 1800 254 354.

For emergencies, call 000.

For more information, visit iuih.org.au/heatwave.

South East Queensland is experiencing a heat wave and severe thunderstorms this week. Pregnant & breast-feeding mums, b...
26/11/2025

South East Queensland is experiencing a heat wave and severe thunderstorms this week.

Pregnant & breast-feeding mums, bubs and jarjum need extra care during this time.

Here’s how to protect yourself and your loved ones from the heat:
- Stay hydrated, ensure your bub and jarjum are drinking water throughout the day, even if they aren’t thirsty. Make sure you are also staying hydrated, stay away from sugary and caffeinated drinks.
- Exercise, play or do outside activities early in the morning or later in the evening with a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses on.
- Low energy activities like board games, reading, colouring in or watching movies can keep mums, bubs and jarjum cool and entertained
- Run a cool bath or use a damp cloth to cool down, especially if you’re pregnant
- Visit a free library or shopping centre, these venues are typically air conditioned
- Avoid wearing or dressing your bub and jarjum dark colours, they attract and absorb heat

If you have an appointment, and you can’t get to it with airconditioned transport, try rescheduling or check if you can do it via telehealth.

If you or your little one have a medical condition, yarn with your BiOC contact or call Mob Link on 1800 254 354.

For emergencies, call 000.

For more information, visit iuih.org.au/heatwave

South East Queensland is experiencing a heat wave and severe thunderstorms this week. If you are one of these Mob, make...
25/11/2025

South East Queensland is experiencing a heat wave and severe thunderstorms this week.

If you are one of these Mob, make sure to: stay out of the heat, rest regularly and keep your body cool. If you know someone who is at risk, check in on them.

If you have a medical condition, yarn with your local Community Controlled Health Service or call Mob Link on 1800 254 354.

For emergencies, call 000.

For more information, visit iuih.org.au/heatwave

Deadly fullas! Join us for our last Deadly Dads catch up of 2025 🧡Enjoy a yarn and a feed with us from 5:30pm on Thursda...
23/11/2025

Deadly fullas! Join us for our last Deadly Dads catch up of 2025 🧡

Enjoy a yarn and a feed with us from 5:30pm on Thursday, 27 November at The Mill Water Park, Petrie.

To RSVP, or for more information, contact David Egan on 0438 092 759.

Address

96 Blomfield Street
Salisbury, QLD
4107

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Website

http://www.iuih.org.au/bioc

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