Strengthening Foundations

Strengthening Foundations

The Strengthening Foundations Professional Development Program features a comprehensive approach that includes the Strengthening Foundations Virtual Workshop, alongside four specialised eLearning modules focused on Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health. The modules cover essential topics such as working with Aboriginal mothers and families (Module 1), the emotional health of mothers and children (Module 2), health and wellbeing during pregnancy (Module 3), and strategies for supporting healthy babies and children (Module 4).

TSU aim to support AMIHS/BSF workers to meet the needs of families and community. This is based on principles of primary health care and aligned to the United Nations Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

The program is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of health professionals who engage with Aboriginal clients and communities across settings. This training supports Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Health Services (AMIHS) and the Building Strong Foundations (BSF) for Aboriginal Children, Families, and Communities programs.

Completion of the Strengthening Foundations Program will prepare staff with the skills and knowledge to effectively support Aboriginal women, children, and families. It is recommended that this program be undertaken alongside other training, as suggested below:

  • Aboriginal Culture - Respecting the Difference (course code: 39988681) - eLearning and local workshop
  • Strengthening Foundations Workshop (virtual) - should be completed as early as possible after commencing a position in an AMIHS/BSF program.
  • Strengthening Foundations Learning Pathway (course code: 45421712):
    • Respectful partnerships when working alongside Aboriginal families, community and services (course code: 328188717) - eLearning - Module 1
    • Supporting Aboriginal families during pregnancy (course code: 360543197) - eLearning - Module 2
    • Supporting Aboriginal families after childbirth (course code: 522930064) - eLearning - Module 3
    • Strengthening Foundations - Supporting Aboriginal children and their families in the early years (course code: 618263380) - eLearning - Module 4
    • Yarning about Quitting (course code: 84056788) - eLearning - Module 5
  • Introduction to Motivational Interviewing (course code: 42190007) - eLearning
  • Child Wellbeing and Child Protection - eLearning paths for patient facing clinicians (course code: 183366182) and non patient facing health workers (course code: 183363951)
  • Supporting Families Early (SFE) and SAFE START Assessment - Online training (NSW Health)

Accessing the eLearning pathway in My Health Learning

The eLearning modules can be accessed through My Health Learning using your Stafflink login details.

  1. Log on to My Health Learning.
  2. In the Catalogue field in the top left corner select Search and then type 'Strengthening Foundations.' Click the Search button.
  3. The search results are displayed. Click 'Learning Path - Strengthening Foundations'.
  4. The course is displayed in a new screen. Scroll to the bottom of the screen to see the four modules. Select the Module you wish to undertake. Click the Play button to launch the module.

For more information on the workshops and to register, please email HETI-TSUadmin@health.nsw.gov.au.