The Australian Family Partnership Program (AFPP) is a nurse-led home visiting program designed to improve health outcomes for First Nations families by supporting women pregnant with a First Nations baby from pregnancy through until their child is two years old. This report captures the outcomes of the program including the impact on the health and wellbeing of participating families, and identifies areas for improvement. 

The evaluation also presents five case studies which demonstrate the implementation and impacts of the AFPP across a breadth of settings, including supporting family preservation and reunification during child protection involvement; and support for pregnant women in the criminal justice system.

Key findings

• AFPP is reaching eligible women through a combination of referrals, word of mouth, and proactive outreach. 
• While motivations for joining the program vary, most women join because they want support to be the ‘best mother they can be’. 
• Exiting before graduation is not necessarily a negative outcome. 
• Overall, current and previous clients who participated in the evaluation reported that they are highly satisfied with their experiences in AFPP.
• There are opportunities to improve program reach and delivery, including through promotion and awareness-raising activities, more group activities and opportunities for families to connect, and a stronger focus on working with fathers and partners.