Strong identity, strong spirit in practice

BDM’s Strong identity, strong spirit campaign is the framework we use to deliver BDM services. We deliver these locally in communities through a targeted outreach program.

The purpose of the campaign is to increase:

• Birth registration and birth certificate possession in Victoria’s Aboriginal communities
• Awareness of, and access to, BDM services generally
• Uptake of BDM Aboriginal-specific services.

To do this, BDM works with:

• Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee (RAJACs) Executive Officers. They help us determine culturally-appropriate ways of engaging with Aboriginal communities across Victoria.
• Local Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs). We try to use existing events, such as community lunches and justice days. These help deliver BDM services directly to communities.
• Corrections Victoria, so that Aboriginal prisoners have a birth certificate before their release.
• Service delivery organisations. This supports their workforce with the resources and information to access BDM services. These organisations include:
  • Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers (AHLO)
  • Koori Maternity Services (KMS)
  • Maternal Child Health Nurses (MCH)
  • Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA)
  • Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. (VACCHO)

Learn more about the Strong Identity Strong Spirit campaign so far.

We value your feedback

We value your feedback. Please direct this to bdm.koori@justice.vic.gov.au (External link)