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Professor returns home to strengthen First Nations nursing
James Cook University is celebrating the homecoming of Professor Roianne West, a...
Giovanni Torre 7 Nov 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...
Giovanni Torre 9 Jul 2025
Support for Aboriginal nursing and midwife students now available in NSW
Aboriginal nursing and midwifery students can now apply for financial and career...
Joseph Guenzler 17 Dec 2024
“An exceptional model of care”: Malabar Midwives celebrate 18 years serving Aboriginal mums and bubs
Local community members, Elders, health care professionals and families who have...
Callan Morse 6 Nov 2024
Skye Stewart's innovative Aboriginal stillbirth support guide earns her HESTA Midwife of the Year
Wergaia/Wemba Wemba Midwife Skye Stewart was recently recognised for her work wi...
Joseph Guenzler 23 May 2024
New Alukura birthing service opens in Mparntwe/Alice Springs

The Central Australian Aboriginal Congress has opened the Alukura Midwifery Group Practice, which will allow women to keep the same midwife all the way through their pregnancy and birth.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Apr 11, 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
New Indigenous nursing and midwifery graduates for Western NSW

Four new Aboriginal nursing and midwifery cadets in the Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) have completed their training and taken up positions across the region.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Feb 8, 2024
Nominations open for NT Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards

Nominations are now open for the Northern Territory Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards 2024, including the Excellence in Aboriginal Health award.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jan 29, 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
Applications open for Birthing on Country scholarships to support Indigenous midwifery students

First Nations midwifery students and graduates are being encouraged to apply for a range of Southern Cross University scholarships and bursaries totalling $60,000.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 15, 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
Partnership agreement commits to improving outcomes for Indigenous nurses and midwives

The Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia committed to a landmark Partnership Investment Agreement on Thursday to impro...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Jun 2, 2023
$3.5 million Birthing on Country grant to improve Indigenous midwifery services

Southern Cross University has secured a $3.558 million grant from the federal Department of Health and Aged Care to collaboratively scope and design a program for Birthing on Country with three Aborig...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 1, 2023
NAIDOC Award recognises Jenna Greaves' transition from patient to respected nurse

Proud Yamatji Naaguja woman Jenna Greaves - a well regarded Clinical Coordinator & Child-Health Nurse at Aboriginal health service South Coastal Babingurr Mia in Rockingham - was recently given th...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler May 24, 2023
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