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The Molly Wardaguga Institute for First Nations Birth Rights works to support communities through research, programs, partnership, education and advocacy
Brisbane
Joined September 2020
Thursday 1 August 2024 - Mr Karl Briscoe, Jawalba, Kuku Yalanji Bama, and CEO of NAATSIHWP, presents on Investing in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Workforces and delivery of culturally safe health care. Registration and more info:
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Huge thanks to A/Prof. Kalinda Griffiths @Klick22, Director Poche SA+NT at Flinders University, for facilitating the @LowitjaInstitut Indigenous Data Sovereignty Framework Workshop with us last week. Our team all highly recommend the workshop! Learn more:
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We have created 2 new positions in our Molly Institute team! Open to applications now... Senior Research Fellow/Associate Professor Maternal & Child Health Research - Find out more: Team Lead, Reflective Supervision - Find out more:
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Aboriginal Elders advocate for a return of birthing on Country in East Arnhem Land. For forty years, Arnhem women have taken a plane to give birth. They're demanding support to stay on Country. Read more from SBS:
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“Our commitment to Birthing on Country is a key part of Closing the Gap in maternal health care." said Senator the Hon Malarndirri McCarthy @Malarndirri19 Read full story:
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We thank the Hon Malarndirri McCarthy for coming to Galiwin’ku yesterday and for amplifying our voices
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The Birthing on Country Centre of Research Excellence seminar topic for June 2024 is: 'Räl-manapanmirr djämaw – Working collaboratively' with presenters Dr Emily Armstrong & Rachel Dikul Baker. More information and registration:
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Great to see the Minns Labor Government supporting Birthing on Country and investing in the Waminda’s Gudjaga Gunyahlamai Birth Centre and Community Hub. Nowra first Aboriginal owned and midwifery-led free standing birth centre
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We give thanks for all their tireless work and passion, and their ongoing support of Birthing on Country initiatives. Learn more about Michael Long OAM, Australian Rules Football icon and advocate for reconciliation, and the Long Walk here:
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Together they will discuss the recent findings which highlight the potential advantages of expanding private midwifery practice in Australia, emphasising improved health outcomes and cost-effectiveness for both mothers and hospitals. See full paper here:
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#NowMoreThanEver We will support communities to bring #AboriginalHealth back into Aboriginal hands. We will provide research evidence inline with #FirstNations community's priorities. We will support programs which enable #BirthRights and empower communities to thrive. #NRW2024
#NowMoreThanEver the work continues. In treaty making, in truth-telling, in understanding our history, in education, & in tackling racism. We need connection. We need respect. We need action. And we need change. #NowMoreThanEver we need reconciliation.
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Today we stop to celebrate the removal of a barrier to #birthrights and #maternaljustice
#BreakingNews The Health Legislation Amendment (Removal of Requirement for a Collaborative Arrangement) Bill 2024 has passed the Senate & will come into effect 1 Nov 24. APNA congratulates @gedkearney & @Mark_Butler_MP for their leadership. #unleashthepowerofnurses
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NEW PAPER results published this week which highlight the possibility that increased, continuous support to women during pregnancy may play an important role in ensuring positive infant birth outcomes. Full paper here: #maternaljustice #birthrights
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@WamindaSthCoast in action, overcoming barriers and creating a landmark service. Waminda stood up for #birthrights and are now the first privately employed midwives to birth First Nations babies in a public hospital. Read more:
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So deadly to see this, for 25 years, Cape York women had to travel 800km to give birth. Birthing on Country is returning to Weipa region community...
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Research conducted with @mymidwives shows less birth complications such as fewer labour inductions, caesarean sections, episiotomies, and more spontaneous vaginal births in women who attended a private midwifery maternal care program.
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