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In a recently published study, our researchers call for disabilities to be routinely asked about and recorded on patient maternity records to enable disability-aware care for women who need it throughout their pregnancy and birth.

The Royal Women’s Hospital has celebrated NAIDOC Week with a special webinar for its staff exploring this year’s theme – Heal Country!

We are encouraging women with lived experience of disability to have their say on how our hospital can improve for staff and patients with disability, and give guidance on our current and future Disability Action Plan as committee members. 

Katie was 28 weeks pregnant when she developed a life-threatening pregnancy condition. Watch and read her story and donate to support the Women’s life-saving research.

The Women’s recently marked International Day of the Midwife (5 May) and International Nurses Day (12 May) by holding its annual Nursing and Midwifery Awards.

The Royal Women’s Hospital has marked National Sorry Day with a special webinar for its staff exploring intergenerational trauma, the role of the Women’s in the Stolen Generations and the importance of reconciliation and healing.