Stay strong and healthy – it’s worth it: campaign materials (2012)

Description

This resource package contains educational materials designed for pregnant Aboriginal women, their partners, and families. The resources use simple, clear visuals to convey the message to stay healthy during pregnancy. The resources include:

• radio advertisements
• posters
• postcard
• illustrated story book
• Facebook page.

The resource package was produced as part of the Stay strong and healthy - it's worth it campaign, run by the New South Wales (NSW) Ministry of Health. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the risks of drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy, as well as the potential challenges of dealing with a mental illness at this time.

Abstract adapted from New South Wales Ministry of Health, and Stay strong and healthy - it's worth it

Contact details

Information on drug and alcohol services:
Alcohol Drug Information Service (ADIS)
Ph: (02) 9361 8000
Ph: 1800 422 599

Information on support services for individuals experiencing depression:
Perinatal and Antenatal Depression Association (PANDA)
Ph: 1300 726 306 (Helpline)
Ph: 131 114 (Lifeline - after hours)

Links

• View information: Download posters, postcards or a story book
• View information: Map of NSW Aboriginal maternal and infant health services
• View website: Facebook campaign page

Related program(s)

• Stay strong and healthy – it’s worth it

  The Stay strong and healthy - it's worth it campaign is an Aboriginal prenatal mental health and drug and alcohol campaign run by the New South Wales (NSW) Ministry of Health.

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