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We have established national and international multidisciplinary collaborations, with world-renowned experts in stillbirth prevention and care...
The Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth (The Stillbirth CRE) is a national collaboration addressing the neglected tragedy of stillbirth. Through a priority driven program, the Stillbirth CRE aims to reduce the rate of stillbirth and improve care for parents and families whose baby is stillborn.
New report on Australian stillbirths and neonatal deaths
The AIHW have released a new report Stillbirths and neonatal deaths in Australia 2015 and 2016. The publication and web report containing interactive data displays are now available.
Safer Baby Bundle
The Stillbirth CRE is leading the development of a bundle of care to address the priority evidence practice gaps in stillbirth prevention for implementation across maternity services. This work is being done in partnership with health departments of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland and key stillbirth advocacy organisations, Stillbirth Foundation Australia and Still Aware.
Stillbirth CRE 2019 Annual National Stillbirth Forum
Please join us for the 2019 Annual National Stillbirth Forum to reflect on progress and discuss planned initiatives in Australia and New Zealand.
Parents, advocates, care providers, and researchers all welcome to share the latest research and promote collaboration.
ISA 2019
The 2019 International Stillbirth Alliance 11th annual global conference on perinatal mortality and bereavement support is now open for registration ! We are proud to partner with Umamanita for this important conference and hope you can join us in Madrid.
Our Goal
To reduce the number of stillbirths that occur after 28 weeks’ gestation, and to improve the quality of care received by families whose baby is stillborn.
National Expansion of the Safer Baby Bundle
The Safer Baby Bundle – an initiative to reduce Australia’s unacceptably high rate of stillbirth– will be expanded nationally following receipt of a $3 million from the Medical Research Future Fund.
News and media
Shadow Deputy Leader Kristina Keneally has spoken about the heartbreaking story of her daughter’s stillbirth.
Stillbirth Senate Inquiry: a National Action Plan to address stillbirth
The Australian government will develop a National Action Plan to reduce stillbirth by 20% over the next three years.
Stillbirth CRE PhD Opportunities
The Stillbirth CRE aims to attract and train doctoral and postdoctoral researchers to create the next generation of highly skilled clinical researchers in stillbirth.
Movements Matter awareness campaign
If your baby's movement pattern changes during pregnancy, it may be a sign they are unwell. We're spreading the word to pregnant women and their care providers that #MovementsMatter. Follow @MovesMatter and visit the campaign website to learn more.
