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The Gomeroi gaaynggal - Gomeroi babies program looks at the causes of kidney failure and diabetes in Aboriginal women of child bearing age. The program is in two parts - a scientific research program and an ArtsHealth program.
The scientific research part of the program focuses on understanding the causes of premature birth and the births of small babies and babies with reduced renal function in the Indigenous community. The ArtsHealth program provides a welcoming environment at the Centre for expectant mothers and their families, including an art studio.
In the studio mothers work on their art and at the same time talk to health practitioners about health issues including nutrition, diet and exercise. Older mothers also have the opportunity to pass on knowledge to the younger mothers.
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Dr Kym Rae
Project Coordinator
Gomeroi gaaynggal Centre
2/1 Hinkler Street
Tamworth NSW 2340
Mobile: 0431 379 872
