Strong identity, strong spirit

Strong identity, strong spirit is a campaign to:

• improve access to BDM services
• increase birth registration and birth certificate possession within Victoria’s Aboriginal communities.

BDM works to host events in communities across Victoria. We do this in partnership with:

• Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs)
• Other Aboriginal service providers.

At these events, BDM’s Aboriginal Outreach Team provide culturally-sensitive BDM services to Aboriginal customers. This team includes our Aboriginal Relationships Officer. 

If you'd like the team to visit your community, please fill in our request form.

Results so far

Since October 2017, BDM has attended over 85 community events. These events helped Aboriginal community members to access BDM services. This work resulted in:

• Over 450 birth certificates issued to children and adults; and 
• Over 75 births registered for children of all ages. 
   

Partner with us to deliver BDM services directly to your community

For community events, we partner with:

• Aboriginal community-controlled organisations (ACCOs)
• Specialist service providers (e.g. child and family support services).

We also develop information resources and processes to support partnerships with:

• peak bodies and advocates
• government agencies
• academics
• pro bono lawyers.

If your organisation is interested in working with BDM, please email bdm.koori@justice.vic.gov.au (External link)

Campaign resources for stakeholders

You can download resources, including flyers, posters and social media tiles, to help promote the importance of birth registration and birth certificates in your community.