Building on Our Strengths (BOOSt): Developing and Evaluating Birthing On Country Primary Maternity Units [ 2017 - 2022 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Sue Kildea (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Carmel Nelson ,  Dr Donna Hartz ,  Dr Mark Tracy ,  E/Pr Lesley Barclay
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Brief description Optimal healthcare during the year before and after birth can provide benefits for a lifetime. Our project will deliver this optimal care by implementing and evaluating Birthing on Country Service Delivery Models in urban, regional and remote sites. Birthing on Country combines Indigenous knowledge and governance, culturally safe care, continuity of midwifery carer, birth in an Indigenous birth centre and development of the Indigenous maternal and infant workforce.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,105,535.78

Funding Scheme Partnerships

Notes Partnership Project for Better Health