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Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth

Leading national research, resources & evidence-based advice to prevent stillbirth & improve care.

The Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth (Stillbirth CRE) has been established to address the problem of stillbirth in Australia. We are an Australia-wide initiative, our host institution being Mater Research Institute, within The University of Queensland Faculty of Medicine. As a regional office of the International Stillbirth Alliance (ISA), the Stillbirth CRE promotes and facilitates par

tnerships to ensure our work in Australia contributes to the global call to action for stillbirths and also newborn health as outlined Every Newborn Action Plan. Further, the CRE will work towards building a strong health and medical workforce to ensure sustained improvement in care and outcomes for future families.

02/05/2026

Today, on International Bereaved Mother’s Day, we honour every mother whose arms may be empty, but whose love is everlasting. We see you. We remember you. We honour your babies.

At the Stillbirth Centre of Research Excellence, we stand with you in remembrance, in recognition, and in hope for a future where fewer families experience loss. 💜

If you're struggling, please reach out for support - more support helplines here: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-helplines

30/04/2026

Two Guides. Shared purpose.

Partnering with Bereaved Parents in Pregnancy and Baby Loss Research is now available for researchers.

This guide sits alongside Getting Involved in Stillbirth Research: A guide for bereaved parents, supporting clearer, safer and more respectful partnership from both sides of the research process.

Both resources have been shaped through Project Engage, with and alongside bereaved parents.

🔗 Researchers Guide (PDF):
https://www.stillbirthcre.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/A-Guide-to-Partnering-with-Parents-in-Research.pdf

🔗 Parent Guide:
https://www.stillbirthcre.org.au/parents/get-involved/

28/04/2026

🎟️ Have you bought your Waves of Change 2026 ticket yet?

Waves of Change 2026 will take place on 7–8 August at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, bringing together nationally and internationally recognised experts, including Prof Helen Feltovich (USA) and Prof Bob Silver (USA).

Across two days, attendees will explore current research, clinical innovation and practical implementation spanning pregnancy, birth and beyond — with a strong focus on advancing perinatal care through collaboration and evidence.

👉 View the program and secure your tickets today:
https://stillbirthcre.org.au/event/waves-of-change-2026/

24/04/2026

Who should attend Waves of Change 2026? 🌊

If you’re committed to strengthening perinatal care through practice, partnerships, and lived experience, this conference is for you.

👥 Maternity healthcare professionals
🔬 Researchers and academics
🏛️ Policymakers and system leaders
🤝 Advocates and organisations
💬 Parents and lived‑experience voices

Waves of Change 2026 brings together national and global perspectives to advance practice, deepen collaboration, and shape the future of perinatal care.

📍 Gold Coast Convention Centre
📅 7–8 August 2026

Early-bird tickets still available. Secure your tickets now at https://www.stillbirthcre.org.au/event/waves-of-change-2026/

13/04/2026

Waves of Change 2026 is coming 🌊 Buy your ticket NOW!

7–8 August | Gold Coast Convention Centre

This two day event brings together leading experts to share the latest research, clinical insights and implementation strategies in perinatal care. View the program and find out more at: https://www.stillbirthcre.org.au/event/waves-of-change-2026/

08/04/2026

Please join us for the One Fire, Many Flames Aboriginal Women’s Gathering in Adelaide on 2–3 September 2026. This special gathering offers a culturally grounded space for Aboriginal women to come together to share knowledge, strengthen connections, and lead powerful conversations about maternal and infant wellbeing. The gathering is held in partnership between the Stillbirth CRE and the .
Abstract submissions and registrations are now open. We warmly invite you to share your work, raise your voice, and be part of this important gathering.

👉 Register and submit an abstract via the event website:
https://one-fire-many-flames-2026.eventsair.site/

07/04/2026

📢 The outcomes of a national priority setting partnership led by Kirstin Tindal, published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, outline renewed stillbirth research priorities in Australia.

Comprehensive consultations identified 25 research questions in six key areas:
1. Determine the causes of, and pathways that lead to stillbirth
2. Identify and implement strategies to prevent stillbirth
3. Build the capacity of health services and systems
4. Understand and improve care for families after perinatal loss
5. Ensure culturally safe and responsive care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
6. Ensure culturally safe and responsive care for families of migrant and refugee background.

To meet the needs of women and families in Australia to reduce the burden of stillbirth, we recommend that researchers, clinicians, policy makers, and community organisations:
🔹 Allocate resources and funding to implement these priorities
🔹 Actively involve bereaved family members to co-design prioritised research
🔹 Strengthen collaborations to address priorities and reduce research wastage
🔹 Enhance engagement with priority populations to improve pregnancy outcomes
🔹 Evaluate the impact of these priorities over the next five years

Read the full article and the priority research questions here: doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-08552-6

We extend our sincere gratitude to all bereaved parents who advised on and participated in this priority setting – these priorities are part of your baby’s legacy.

31/03/2026

Join us Monday 25 May, 9:00am until 1:30pm, for a powerful Healthy Yarning Guide, Stronger Bubba Born Workshop focused on strengthening culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families.

📍 CEC Office Building, 1 Reserve Rd, St Leonards NSW

This interactive workshop supports participants to deepen understanding of the historical and contemporary factors impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women’s health and recognise the importance of culturally safe, respectful care in maternity and perinatal settings.

✅ Endorsed with 2 ACM CPD points
✅ RANZCOG Fellows may self claim 2 hours CPD

Come together to learn, reflect, and walk alongside community in supporting stronger, healthier outcomes for mothers, babies, and families.

27/03/2026

🌊 The Waves of Change program is now live!
We’re excited to share the full schedule for this year’s event, which will be held 7-8 August at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, Queensland.

Featuring internationally and nationally recognised experts including Prof Helen Feltovich (USA), Prof Bob Silver (USA), attendees will explore current research, clinical innovation and practical implementation across pregnancy, birth and beyond.

Visit our website to explore the program and see what’s in store.
🔗https://www.stillbirthcre.org.au/event/waves-of-change-2026/

25/03/2026

Today is Say Their Name Day. A day dedicated to speaking the names of babies who are loved, missed, and never forgotten.

At the Stillbirth CRE, we recognise the profound importance of a baby’s name.
Research and lived experience both show that saying a baby’s name can honour their life, validate their family’s grief, and help break the silence that so often surrounds pregnancy and baby loss.

We are grateful to Melissa, our Parent Engagement Coordinator, for sharing her son Leo with us today.

We stand alongside every family who chooses to say their baby’s name – and those who hold their baby quietly in their hearts.

Their names matter. Their stories matter. They remain at the heart of the work we do.

If you would like to learn more about Say Their Name Day, please visit: https://www.saytheirname.org.au/

Red Nose Grief and Loss

18/03/2026

Do you have a ?

We’re proud to support the Cycles for Science Study, which aims to better understand the physical, social and emotional factors that influence whether people feel comfortable taking part in menstrual‑fluid research.

This work helps shape future research approaches – including studies focused on understanding and preventing stillbirth and other adverse pregnancy outcomes.

To learn more or participate, visit: https://redcap.link/cycles_for_science

14/03/2026

🌊 Official Waves of Change 2026: Speaker Lineup Announcement 🌊

We’re excited to share the incredible lineup of speakers joining us on the Gold Coast on 7–8 August 2026 for this year’s Waves of Change Conference — incorporating the Annual National Stillbirth Forum, the Queensland Maternal Fetal Medicine Symposium, and the International Stillbirth Alliance Western-Pacific Regional Meeting.

Under our 2026 theme, “Advancing Practice and Partnerships in Perinatal Care,” this year’s program brings together world leading voices from across Australia and around the globe — including international keynote speakers Prof Helen Feltovich (USA) and Prof Bob Silver (USA).

From clinicians and researchers to policy makers and parent advocates, our speakers represent the passion, expertise, and collaboration that strives to improve care for women and families. Swipe to explore the full lineup!

🎟️Early bird tickets on sale until Friday 5th June 2026. Buy your tickets now at: https://tinyurl.com/WOC2026

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