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Pacific-led research targets diabetes in pregnancy with $1.2 million boost
A major new Health Research Council grant will support Waipapa Taumata Rau, Univ...
Giovanni Torre 12 Jun 2026
Partnering with First Nations communities to give babies the best start
Each year on National Close the Gap Day - 19 March - we are reminded that rates...
New rural birthing on Country model shows positive results
A new study into the clinical effectiveness of a rural Birthing on Country servi...
Phoebe Blogg 3 Mar 2026
South Australian program supporting Aboriginal families through pregnancy and beyond
A new program empowering Aboriginal families by providing greater comfort and co...
Giovanni Torre 22 Sep 2025
Deadly Queensland mums are going smoke and vape free
A new Indigenous-led campaign is encouraging pregnant Aboriginal and Torres Stra...
Giovanni Torre 25 Jul 2025
Southern Cross University’s Birthing On Country initiative SISTABIRTH secures support of three Aboriginal health services

Southern Cross University's Birthing On Country initiative - known as SISTABIRTH - has secured the support of three regional and remote Aboriginal health services to help deliver improved maternity ca...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 9, 2025
Preterm birth journey shapes Marisa Smiler-Cairns's passion for maternal health

With her own preterm birth journey inspiring her advocacy for stronger representation of First Nations voices in maternal health, Marisa Smiler-Cairns understands the difficult situation mothers in re...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 19, 2025
Funding boost for maternal healthcare in North East Arnhem Land

More First Nations families now have access to culturally safe maternal healthcare in North East Arnhem Land thanks to a growing workforce of Djäkamirr.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 24, 2024
Inclusive Perinatal Care: Amplifying Indigenous voices for better health outcomes

Australian Indigenous researchers in perinatal health were recently sponsored by the Burnet Institute to participate in the 2024 Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand (PSANZ) Congress in Chri...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler May 10, 2024
Major boost for Birthing on Country services

A key research centre has received a significant funding boost to expand support for Birthing on Country services vital for First Nations mothers and babies.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 28, 2024
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