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Encouraging parents to ‘Think Twice’ about antibiotics

When you’ve been up with a sick child for a couple of nights, you’d give anything for them to feel well again. It’s common to wonder if you are doing enough, and whether they might need antibiotics – however they are not always the answer.

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Consumer voice driving change for parents-to-be

We are engaging and partnering with families across Victoria to build our understanding and develop the change ideas that will be used to reduce Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) and improve care for women and birthing partners in Victoria.

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Living to tell a great story

A late diagnosis of heart failure leads to two more lucky diagnoses. Read how Sue McFarlane's experience helped other members of her family.

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Speaking up for better birth trauma outcomes

Leanne Murphy’s powerful story of birth trauma and recovery has influenced hundreds of maternity staff and students across Victoria.

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