The Women’s provides culturally sensitive services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their families at Badjurr-Bulok Wilam.
Badjurr-Bulok Wilam, meaning ‘Home of many women’ in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri Peoples, provides culturally appropriate support and advocacy services to address social, emotional and cultural needs.
Services offered include accessing the hospital’s services, information and referrals to services and practical assistance. Badjurr-Bulok Wilam provides a resting place for women and families attending the Women’s, where women and families can sit and yarn with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Hospital Liaison Officers (ATSIHLO).
Badjurr-Bulok Wilam works with other organisations to provide resources for Health Professionals working with indigenous women and families.
Specialities
We provide the following services to women and their families:
- A culturally sensitive service
- Attending appointments with women when requested
- Support, care and advice
- Assistance with accommodation, transport and material aid
- Access referral to other specialist services
- Linking back to community and community services
- Information, education and training to Women's staff
- Discharge planning that is culturally sensitive to the needs of women and families
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that women understand their diagnosis and have a say in their care with respect to culture
- Secondary consultation
- Liaising with rural and interstate services in supporting patient referrals and transfers
Clinical inclusion
Badjurr-Bulok Wilam welcomes women who identify themselves as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and their families. Non-indigenous women with indigenous partners are also encouraged to access Badjurr-bulok Wilam for support.
Clinical exclusion
Women wanting to access other services - maternity and women’s health clinics must have a referral from their local GP or community health service.
Frequency
Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Referral
Please complete and fax the Fast Fax Referral form to the Women's Welcome Centre. The referral must state that the patient is ATSI or mother is expecting an ATSI baby.
Appointment
It is best to call and make a time to catch up with staff at Badjurr-Bulok Wilam to avoid having to wait.