Vulnerable Women Series
The Vulnerable Women’s Series empower members who are looking for ways to support the most vulnerable in their communities and/or consider specific interventions for specific populations or relating to specific challenges.
Who is it for?
The WHA Vulnerable Women’s Series, launched in 2022, creates an opportunity for the WHA members community to discuss topics and hear from experts, with a focus on local experiences, about issues that are supporting and making a difference to the health and wellbeing outcomes of women at risk.
Presentation: Culturally safe genetic screening
Anaita Kanga-Parabia, Genetic Counsellor & Public Health Researcher, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Recent Conversations
- Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea: The forgotten cause of adverse outcomes in pregnancy? – addresses the need for routine recognition, testing and management of chlamydia and gonorrhoea in pregnancy to prevent adverse outcomes and address health inequities.
- Culturally Safe Genetic Screening – highlights the need for culturally safe perinatal genetic screening to improve access, support, and informed decision-making for migrant and refugee communities.
- Changing the Narrative of Drug and Alcohol Use in Pregnancy – highlights the importance of trauma-informed, compassionate care for pregnant women with substance use, promoting continuity and systemic change.
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