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Register now to join us at "Taking Postnatal Care into the Future", - jointly hosted by the SoNM and WSLHD on Friday, 29th November 2024, starting at 9:00am at the Westmead Hospital Education Centre. Link to register: buff.ly/3MNM9KX

As Year 12 exams conclude across Australia, many students are set to celebrate “schoolies” in the coming weeks. Professor Alison Hutton has shared five safety tips for young people attending schoolies. Read the full article here: buff.ly/4ewUDBw.

Assoc. Prof Rakime Elmir in collaboration with Assoc. Prof Alka Kothari from the University of Queensland, published a conversation piece titled “Why are some babies born so hairy? Lanugo is more common in early babies but is nothing to worry about.” buff.ly/3Z6zw3B

A great 3 days with HDR candidates and staff at WSU Nursing & Midwifery annual Writing Retreat.

Professor Ajesh George was recently invited by WHO as part of an international team to conduct a training workshop around strategies for integrating oral health into primary health care at the inaugural WHO Global Oral Health meeting in Bangkok, Thailand (25-29 Nov).

NSW Health is excited to announce applications for Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery scholarships and cadetships open 16 December 2024 – 23 February 2025. Learn more about the cadetships and scholarships at buff.ly/3OMM634 and buff.ly/3GU9es8

On Wednesday, after a year of planning and academics, an actor and a student from the Schools of Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery, and Psychology came together on Campbelltown Campus in the Paramedicine CPU and Nursing and Midwifery CPU to film Jasper's story.

Dr Hazel Keedle presented at Parliament House in Canberra yesterday to the Parliamentary Friends for Maternal Health. Hazel shared key findings from the NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry and the Birth Experience Study, advocating for improved maternal health outcomes.

Beginning on the 24th of February, we have a week of exciting welcome events to set you up for success for uni in 2025. buff.ly/3H29dk4

On Wednesday the SONM held a Learning and Teaching research symposium and simulation showcase. Thank you to Professor Robert Fitzgerald and Professor JillThistlethwaite for inspiring keynote presentations.

Be part of our study! Are you a woman residing in Australia who is 18 years or over? Have you had changes in your menstrual period that have continued for 11 months (perimenopause) or your final menstrual period (menopause)? Please scan the QR code. Ethics approval: H15712

We seek General Practitioners and Primary Healthcare Nurses to participate in our study. This study explores the role and experiences of general practitioners and primary healthcare nurses in promoting oral health among women approaching or in menopause.

Our School’s researchers have been recognised in Stanford University’s prestigious list of the Top 2% Scientists in 2024, an outstanding achievement that highlights the academic excellence at Western. westernsydney.edu.au/schools/sonm/r…

A packed two-day conference created a desire for further knowledge on Human Factors in Healthcare, focusing on Patient Safety. Rona Pillay presented one of her findings from her PhD. It was great to meet and network with like-minded interprofessional colleagues.

Happy #IDM to all those amazing midwives out there that make a huge difference in the lives of women, babies and their families.

Yesterday, the School celebrated our amazing nurses here in the School with some delicious food and heartfelt appreciation. To all our incredible nurses — thank you for your compassion, resilience, and expertise. We see you, we appreciate you, and we’re grateful every day.

We are very proud of our recent Bachelor of Midwifery graduate, Scott Chin, who was awarded a Certificate of Service from Sydney Local Health District for Outstanding Graduate Nurse or Midwife. Congratulations Scott!

The Adolescent and Young People Research Theme proudly presents a series of talks by leading experts showcasing the issues facing adolescents and young people today. Please register via the QR code or events.humanitix.com/2025-sonm-adol…

The 2025 Higher Degree Research Conference was a huge success, packed with inspiring presentations. We’re proud of our HDR candidates for showcasing world-class work at every stage of their journey. We can't wait to see what you achieve next.

Congratulations to Professor Donna Hartz, recipient of the 2025 Indigenous Academic Excellence Award at Western Sydney University! Her leadership and commitment to Indigenous education and scholarship are truly inspiring.