Newborns stay connected to Country

Key points

• Beaudesert Hospital held its second Welcome Baby to Country ceremony on September 22 at its Gathering Circle. Mununjali Elders and hospital liaison officer Uncle Dave Bestmann led a smoking ceremony and traditional dances by Mununjali Ngari dancers.
• Uncle Dave said the morning strengthened ties between the local First Nations community and health services, particularly the maternity ward.
• Among the families attending were Brent and Sara Irvine, who wanted their son Harrison to connect with the Mununjali community and Country.