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Pregnancy and childbirth are important events in the life of a woman and her family. The experience is strongly affected by the woman's culture, her level of knowledge and the support and care she and her family receives during pregnancy, birth and beyond.
A review of maternity services was commissioned by the Queensland Government in 2004. Dr Cherrell Hirst AO was commissioned to independently chair the review with the support of a panel of experts. Re-Birthing: Report of the Review of Maternity Services in Queensland, was publicly released in 2005 after endorsement by Cabinet.
The Government Response to the Re-Birthing recommendations demonstrates its commitment to the reform of maternity services for women, their families and carers. The four priority areas for action endorsed by the Government were:
A four-year Maternity and Newborn Services in Queensland Work Plan 2008-2012 has been developed to guide the reform agenda. The Work Plan outlines concrete, sustainable actions that focus reforms under four strategic goals:
Key initiatives being implemented under the Work Plan include:
Queensland Centre for Mothers and Babies
Enquiries about the ongoing reforms in maternity services in Queensland should be directed to the Maternity_Unit@health.qld.gov.au.
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