First Nations Dads experiences and perceptions of fatherhood
Read the research paper published in Family Relations that explores First Nations Dads experiences and perceptions of fatherhood in an...
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- Mar 9, 2022
SNAICC Report: Birthing in Our Community Program identified as "good practice"
The Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC) has identified and recognised "good practice" of early...
- Jun 11, 2021
Birthing on Country results prove the gap can be closed
Read the article on Croakey Health Media, "Birthing on Country results prove the gap can be closed. Now such services need to expand"
- May 20, 2021
Disappointment as Birthing on Country services overlooked in federal budget
Read the article on how Birthing on Country services have been overlooked in the latest federal budget
- May 17, 2021
Indigenous-led birthing program giving confidence to young mums like Sarah
Read the SBS News article about the Indigenous-led birthing program in Brisbane that helps young mums to become more confident
- May 13, 2021
Lancet Global Health Podcast: Kristie Watego on a new birthing service for First Nations Australians
Krisite Watego features on The Lancet Global Health Podcast , In Conversation with, presented by Ben Burwood. Listen to the podcast about...
- May 3, 2021
Our research published in The Lancet Global Health journal
Read our latest research article published in The Lancet Global Health journal: Effect of a Birthing on Country service redesign on...
- Apr 16, 2021
NITV Podcast: Birthing in Our Community a success in Brisbane
Listen to the NITV Radio podcast about the successful pregnancy and birthing program for mums and babies in Brisbane
- Apr 12, 2021
Holistic and healthy childbirth for Indigenous women
Watch and listen to the ABC News Health Report with Dr Norman Swan: Holistic and healthy childbirth for Indigenous women
- Apr 9, 2021
Securing funding to rollout Birthing on Country services for remote communities across Australia
Read the Indigenous Community Television post on how Profs Yvette Roe and Sue Kildea speak about the work they have been doing to secure...
- Apr 6, 2021
Indigenous-led maternity program halves premature baby rate
Listen to the ABC Radio RN Breakfast show interview with Hamish MacDonald on how the Indigenous-led maternity program, Birthing In Our...
- Mar 24, 2021
Research findings from the Birthing In Our Community (BIOC) project
Listen to Prof Yvette Roe talks to Ngaarda Media about the findings from the research from the partnership between Institute of Urban...
- Mar 18, 2021
Indigenous birthing services are vital to health of mothers and babies
Read the CDU article about Indigenous birthing services and how important they are to the health of mothers and babies
- Mar 18, 2021
Indigenous birthing services vital to health of mothers and babies
Charles Darwin University midwifery researchers are calling for Indigenous-led birthing centres to expand across Australia after a 7-year...
- Mar 18, 2021
More Indigenous birthing centres needed
Read the Channel 7 News article about how more Indigenous birthing centres are needed
- Mar 1, 2021
Birthing in Our Community: IBUS Report March 2021
A new IBUS paper shows Birthing in Our Community program reduced preterm birth, an increase in the number of women attending antenatal...
- Jan 4, 2021
Birthing in Our Community: IBUS Community Report January 2021
The IBUS study provides evidence that working in collaboration with community-controlled organisations is the key to reducing preterm...
- Jan 20, 2020
Preterm birth rates drop under Indigenous pregnancy service
Listen to the ABC Health Report by Dr Norman Swan about the preterm birth rates dropping due to the Indigenous pregnancy service
- Nov 27, 2019
Birthing in Our Community: UQ partnered research shows how premature birth rates can be halved
Thanks to UQ partnered research, which developed a new model of care, the odds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women...
- Jul 5, 2019
Mater helps to lower risk of preterm births for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
Read the Mater News article on how Mater is helping to lower the risk of preterm births for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
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