Since Cairns Private Hospital shut down its maternity services last October, Dr Elizabeth Jackson has not been able to deliver babies. The forum discussed recent closures across the country as well as the need for birth data to be made public. Professor Stephen Robson, federal president of the Australian Medical Association, said the closure of maternity services across the country …
In short: Waminda midwives are the first privately employed midwives to birth the babies of First Nations women in a public hospital. Waminda midwives are the first privately employed midwives to birth the babies of First Nations women in a public hospital. The soon-to-be mother-of-three chooses privately employed midwives from local Aboriginal women's health organisation Waminda to support her culturally …
In short: SA Child Protection Minister Katrine Hildyard has tasked the state's child protection chief with reviewing cases involving the removal of newborn babies at public birthing hospitals. SA Child Protection Minister Katrine Hildyard has tasked the state's child protection chief with reviewing cases involving the removal of newborn babies at public birthing hospitals. South Australia's child protection minister has …
Heavily pregnant women living in remote and regional areas across Australia are being forced to pack their bags and head to hospital to wait for the birth of their babies, far away from family, culture, community, and connection. Key points: In the NT, birthing services are only offered in four major hubs: Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine, and Nhulunbuy Other large …