In recognition of the importance of the first 1000 days of life, Women and Newborn Health Service is happy to present this one day symposium on supporting the early parenting environment. Registrations are now open for the event on Friday 29 March in the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research Auditorium at QEll Medical Centre. Read more for further details and to access the registration form.

Created for expectant mothers receiving care from King Edward Memorial Hospital, the Family Birth Centre and Community Midwifery Program, this comprehensive book covers everything from the pregnancy care options available to you and what to expect at your visits, through to giving birth, after your birth and breastfeeding, plus much more.

There is no excuse for violence against women and the ‘16 Days in WA’ campaign to stop violence against women focuses attention and action on family and domestic violence. The Women and Newborn Health Service is supporting the campaign which runs from 25 November to 10 December 2018.  

A Silent Memorial March is held each year to commemorate and honour people who have died in the past 12 months from family and domestic violence related incidents. Read more.

The Women and Newborn Health Service contribution to Share the Dignity ‘It’s in the bag’ is over for 2018 and all the staff who kindly donated or contributed to filling a bag are acknowledged for their generosity and support. The response of staff from around our health service was overwhelming and a total of 220 bags were filled with toiletries and personal hygiene items to women in need.