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International Gynaecological Awareness Day on September 10, 2025
Get Involved! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wxtG4lOIIjoThe Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) has dedicated their latest edition of OG Magazine to the theme of “The Vulva.” This is a powerful moment of progress. For decades, the vulva has been silenced, stigmatised, or ignored—even in women’s health. Now, it’s front ...
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Survey: Global midwifery perspectives on climate change awareness and sustainable healthcare practices: A cross-sectional survey study.
You are invited to participate in a research study exploring midwives’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding climate change and environmentally friendly healthcare initiatives. A team of researchers from a university collaborative is conducting this study. Purpose of the study: Healthcare systems worldwide contribute significantly to carbon emissions and environmental degradation. Midwives ...
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Nominations for WHA Medal of Distinction are now open!
These awards honour those who have made an outstanding contribution to improving the health of women and their newborns through service provision, leadership, or advocacy.
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RSV maternal vaccine resources
The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine is now available for free under the National Immunisation Program to people who are 28 to 36 weeks pregnant. RSV is a common and potentially serious illness, especially for newborn babies. In 2024, more than 12,000 infants were hospitalised with severe RSV in Australia. ...
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NEWS ARTICLE: New Australian guidelines for miscarriage and early pregnancy loss released
New national guidelines for the treatment of early pregnancy loss, including miscarriage, recurrent miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy, have been published. The guidelines include an updated definition of recurrent miscarriage, which is now defined as two non-consecutive miscarriages. Read the article here
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Happy International Day of the Midwife
“May 5th is a time to recognise and celebrate the extraordinary work of midwives here in Australia and around the world. It’s a day to acknowledge the compassion, skill, and strength midwives bring to their work every day and the life changing impact this has on women, babies, families, and ...
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Young Well Beings Program – supporting young mothers’ mental health and wellbeing
Taking good care of our kids despite life’s challenges goes better when we know how to also take care of ourselves, and have people we trust who will support us when we need extra help. Who is the course for? This course is mainly for young mums. People who work with ...
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The Women’s Fertility Preservation Project
Initiative launched to preserve fertility for children with cancer A new national initiative will bring hope to families affected by childhood cancers in Australia. Over the next five years, hundreds of children and young adults with cancer will be offered fertility preservation to start families of their own later in ...
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Job Opportunity: Assistant Director of Nursing and Midwifery Education – Womens and Childrens Programs Werribee Mercy Health VIC
Employment Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeLocation: Werribee Mercy HospitalUpload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualificationsContact: Kassandra Russell Director of Nursing and Midwifery Education. [email protected] Where there’s life, there’s Mercy. Where there’s care, there’s You Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we’re there. Where will you be? For over ...
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International Forum on Quality & Safety in Healthcare – Utrech
BMJ/IHI International Forum on Quality & Safety in HealthcareForum theme From inspiration to impact: Shaping the future of health and careForum dates 21-23 May 2025Forum venue Royal Jaarbeurs Utrecht, The Netherlands Early Bird Discount:10% discount for registering by 19 March 2025. Group Discount:An additional 10%-15% discount ...
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