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$10 million in federal funding for ailing Royal Darwin Hospital
The federal government has announced a $10 million investment to upgrade the mat...
Dechlan Brennan 21 Jul 2026
Yam Island mother delivers first Torres and Cape baby of the year
A Torres Strait mum has welcomed her second child and the first Torres and Cape...
Joseph Guenzler 20 Jan 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
Preterm birth journey shapes Marisa Smiler-Cairns's passion for maternal health
With her own preterm birth journey inspiring her advocacy for stronger represent...
Giovanni Torre 19 Jun 2025
After 25 years, birthing suite available for mothers in far north Queensland
Expectant mums in Queensland's far north have been forced to travel more than 80...
Savannah Meacham 28 Apr 2024
From East Timor-based enrolled nurse to qualified Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Kelly Lienesch, a proud Malyangapa woman with 32 years of nursing experience, recently qualified as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner. Hailing from Wanaaring, she now calls the New South Wales town of...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jan 22, 2024
Past due date: no solution to midwifery insurance gap

A gap in professional indemnity insurance for endorsed midwives which undermines on-Country services has still not been fixed, one month after the Health Department was warned of the issue.

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Rudi Maxwell Nov 17, 2023
Njikena Jawuru professor Yvette Roe shines light on need for culturally appropriate maternity care

Dr Yvette Roe, a proud Njikena Jawuru woman, aims to dismantle colonial models of maternity care, with a message for the medical world :"You've had your turn, now give us a go!

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Jess Whaler Jun 3, 2023
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