Stillbirth is a tragic and profound experience that affects more than 2,000 families in Australia every year. In Australia, of approximately 820 births, six babies are stillborn every day.
The ACSQHC Clinical Care Standard on Stillbirth Read More »
Professor Callaway’s contribution to women’s and newborn health in the Australian population, includes: 1) National guidelines: She led the development of national clinical practice guidelines for the management of pre-gestational diabetes and screening for gestational diabetes (GDM); and, 2) Translation of Research into Practice including research regarding breastfeeding and insulin therapy in women with type
Announcing our 2022 Medal of Distinction recipient – Prof Leonie Callaway Read More »
We warmly welcome our new member to Women’s Healthcare Australasia.
Welcome Joondalup Health Campus Read More »
The Hush Foundation’s long-term vision for a kinder, safer environment for those both working in and receiving care in healthcare feels more urgent than ever. Our partners agree! Get in quick if you want to take advantage of Safer Care Victoria’s special offer to Victorian healthcare workers of 50% off 50 tickets to GoK in
Ride for their Lives (RTFL) 2022 is seeking groups of healthcare providers to organise one-day events both in the run-up to COP 27 and on into 2023.
Ride for their Lives 2022 – 100s in healthcare cycling against air pollution Read More »
At WHA we are seeing rising concern across the maternity care sector about the negative impacts of climate change on the health and wellbeing of women and newborns. It is important that we ensure that the clinical care provided to women and their newborns does not negatively impact the environment in which they live.
WHA stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and all its healthcare workers.
The Board of WHA has unanimously agreed to signing the statement urging all counties to give absolute priority to de-escalation of this war. We thank The Medical Association for the Prevention of War (Australia) for your leadership on this issue.
Women & Leadership Australia is currently offering professional development scholarships for Women’s & Children’s Healthcare Australasia staff and members.
Learn more about this opportunity and pass it along to your teams.
Apply by 10 June.
Leadership Scholarships Available for Women in the Health Sector Read More »
Over 86% of public births take place in WHA member hospitals across Australia.
Our members are in good company: WHA comprises a strong and growing community of hospitals and health services from across Australia.
There are more than 145 services of various sizes participating in the WHA community. These services bring a wealth of expertise about maternal healthcare to the table…
Welcome to our newest WHA members Central Gippsland Healthcare and Southern NSW LHD Read More »
We exist to provide our members with professional connection and discovery of innovation. Connect with your peers in the members community now.
WHA acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia, including the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the Kamberri/Canbeerra region upon which our office is located.
We are committed to supporting health services and professionals across the WHA community to partner with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders and communities to ensure their maternal, newborn and women's health services are culturally safe and providing equitable outcomes for women, their families and communities.
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