Murundhu dharaa is a unique health model, led by midwives (not Doctors) providing on-going care for mothers and their children from pre-birth up to 14 years.

As well as caring for you and your family's health Murundhu dharaa offers one of the most tailored and individualised birthing experiences in our region.  We have helped deliver over 250 babies since we started in 2009.

We have the flexibility to administer our service at our Murundhu dharaa centre, at the Orange Aboriginal Medical Service clinic, at your home, your workplace, the Orange Health Service (hospital) or wherever you feel safe and comfortable.    

The Murundhu dharaa birthing centre is the only natural birthing facility in NSW, west of Sydney and is one of just a handful Australia-wide.  Our birthing suites are large with private facilities – we can accommodate family and provide kitchen facilities for the duration of your stay.  

Click on the image below to meet baby Judd - the first baby born at Murundhu dharaa in a story run by our community partner Prime 7.

Our team of midwives offer individual one-on-one antenatal education  to prepare you for the birth.  We can start as soon as your pregnancy is confirmed - there is no waiting.

At Murundhu dharaa we adopt the approach that birthing is a natural process, requiring minimal intervention and the relationship our midwives build with our clients during the pregnancy is the strength they can draw upon to birth safely and naturally.

After birth all babies are held skin to skin to facilitate the initiation of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is encouraged within the first hour of birth, we also offer breastfeeding support via home visiting and mobile contact with a certified lactation consultant. 
Murundhu dharaa is currently working towards Baby Friendly Health Initiative accreditation.

We offer the Calmbirth program with classes available and water birthing is available in both our birthing suites. 

To use the Murundhu dharaa birthing centre we must evaluate your situation & pregnancy to make sure your birth will be suitable for our facilities.  You can enjoy the home-like experience of birthing at Murundhu dharaa with the reassurance that you can be transfered to Orange Health Service if needed.

At Murundhu dharaa, all our services are bulk billed.  We also provide transport to our service – or we can come to you.  We service Orange, Cowra, Bathurst, Parkes & Forbes.

Click here to see an article on Murundhu dharaa in the Central Western Daily

For frequently asked questions about our service, click here.