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  • Since Louis passed, Jemma and Dale have looked for ways to honour him while supporting other families experiencing the loss of a baby.
    Louis’s legacy helping families spend precious time together

    For Jemma and Dale, Louis will always be part of their family. They talk about him often. They say his name. They share stories about him with family and friends. During Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, they are sharing his story to encourage others to do the same.

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  • Dr Ginette Falcone was recipient of the prestigious Woodward Family Medal of Excellence.
    Celebrating the people driving excellence at the Women’s

    Twenty staff members and volunteers and two teams were recognised for their dedication at this year’s Staff Excellence Awards.

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  • Professor Martha Hickey leads international research into how menopause may affect brain health and dementia risk.
    Putting women’s brain health on the agenda

    Why are women more affected by dementia than men? It's a question Professor Martha Hickey is trying to answer. Professor Hickey is the Head of Menopause Services at the Royal Women’s Hospital. She leads international research into how menopause may affect brain health and dementia risk, and what can help support brain health as women age.

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  • For many women, deciding whether to freeze their eggs can be difficult. The procedure involves hormone treatment, surgical procedures and on
    Considering egg freezing? New resource helps women weigh their options

    Women considering egg freezing now have access to a free, independent and evidence-based online resource developed by the Royal Women's Hospital and the University of Melbourne to help them navigate one of the most personal and complex fertility decisions they may face.

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  • The plan was co-designed with Aboriginal staff.
    New Aboriginal Workforce Plan puts strong roots at the heart of growth

    The Women’s has launched its Aboriginal Workforce Plan 2026–2030, setting out a four-year approach to creating a workplace where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can thrive, lead and succeed.

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  • Social worker Faith says both staff and patients have benefited from the updated social work room, which was funded through Ideas Tank.
    Turning great ideas into meaningful change

    What started as a thought in the back of social worker Faith’s mind is now making a real difference and helping some of the Women’s most vulnerable families. 

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  • Prof. Shaun Brennecke AO is the lead investigator of the CUREPE-01 trial.
    The Women’s leads world-first trial of potential new treatment for pre-eclampsia

    The Royal Women's Hospital has launched the world's first clinical trial in pregnant women of a new therapy designed to target the biological pathway believed to drive pre-eclampsia.

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  • Staff celebrating their length of service milestones.
    Celebrating decades of dedication

    More than 180 staff have been recognised for their incredible dedication and passion as they mark their longstanding service to the Women’s.

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  • Babies born between 32 and 35 weeks make up most preterm births.
    Landmark AIROPLANE trial provides new evidence to inform care of premature babies

    A large Australian study involving more than 1,800 premature babies has provided new evidence to guide the use of oxygen during the first minutes after birth.

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  • Professor Natalie Hannan.
    The Women’s appoints Professor Natalie Hannan as Director of Research

    The Royal Women's Hospital is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Natalie Hannan as Director of Research.

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