Just two days after the birth of their son Creedence, Wanyi woman Cassandra and Kamilaroi man Dillon returned to Beaudesert Hospital for a Welcome Baby to Country ceremony on Mununjali Country.

Metro South Health shared the ceremony brought together parents, babies, Elders and community members to welcome newborns to Country and strengthen connections with culture and community.

For Cassandra and Dillon, the ceremony was an opportunity to begin Creedence's cultural journey from the earliest days of his life.

"We wanted him to be involved in his culture early, and it's very special to have this locally," Cassandra said.

The family had already experienced the care of Beaudesert Hospital with the birth of their older daughter and returned for Creedence's birth.

Cassandra said the family had again felt supported by the hospital.

"We had such a great experience at the Beaudesert Hospital with both our older daughter and Creedence," Cassandra said.

Families were welcomed to Country by Elder Aunty Geraldine, while the Mununjali Ngari Dance Group shared culture and traditions with those gathered.

The event also gave families an opportunity to spend time with Elders and community members while recognising the importance of Country in the lives of newborn children.

Dillon said the family felt welcomed throughout their time at the hospital and during the ceremony.

"The whole experience has been wonderful. Everyone made us feel welcome here, like family," Dillon said.

The Welcome Baby to Country ceremony was coordinated by Beaudesert Hospital Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Hospital Liaison Officer Uncle Dave Bestmann in partnership with hospital executives, Elders and community members.

Uncle Dave said the event was designed to help families strengthen cultural connections and acknowledge the significance of Country from the beginning of a child's life.

"This is a wonderful opportunity to offer our jarjums guidance and protection on Mununjali Country and connect families with Aboriginal culture," Uncle Dave said.

For the family, returning to Beaudesert Hospital only two days after his birth added another connection to the place where both Creedence and his older sister were born.