Strong Bubs, Strong Families
The Strong Bubs, Strong Families program focuses on helping community see the signs of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder and autism spectrum disorder in bubs up to the age of two, and provide access to culturally safe supports to bubs, families and communities.
This program is:
- Increasing local ACCHO workforce capacity to screen, assess and refer children at key developmental milestones using ASQ-TRAK tools and resources
- Co-designing the development of a series of culturally specific resources with local communities to support parents with child development
- Supporting local ACCHOs to deliver support groups for positive parenting and supporting the wellbeing of the family as a whole
- Supporting local ACCHOs to improve internal systems and processes to facilitate better collaboration between health and education systems.
The approach of the program is evidence-based and developed specifically for SAWCAN communities, incorporating Aboriginal cultural perspectives and ways of being, doing, and knowing. It works closely with parents and caregivers to create tools and resources that promote strengths-based engagement with children through collaborative play and learning.
This program is supported by the Paul Ramsay Foundation.
