Party girl (2010)

Description

This comic is an easy to read and entertaining story of an Indigenous woman as she learns how to resist drugs and alcohol to support her pregnancy. Broadly concerned with substance use this comic also touches upon the stages of pregnancy. Other themes considered include cardiovascular health, parenting and domestic violence.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

When to use this resource

This comic is primarily targeting pregnant women, however it would also be a useful resource to distribute to women prior to becoming pregnant. The illustrations are simple and easy to understand and would be suitable for younger members of the community.

Contact details

Department of Health and Ageing
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
Ph: (02) 6289 1555
Ph: 1800 020 103

Inception Strategies
Mobile: 0412 039 636
Email: damian@inceptionstrategies.com

Links

• View publication: Party girl [online version of comic]
• View website: Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
• View website: Inception Strategies

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