One-third of births in Australia are to migrant women. Migrant women are more likely to have negative birth experiences, have difficulties accessing and using maternity care services, and greater risks of poor health outcomes, compared to Australian-born women.
How do migrant women experience pregnancy, birth, and the transition to motherhood in Australia? What does respectful maternity care look like to them? How can maternity services better support migrant women?
This art exhibition displays photo-narratives developed by migrant and refugee women about their experiences of pregnancy, childbirth, and the transition to motherhood in Australia. This stunning set of photographs tells powerful stories about their resilience, their joys, their challenges, and their hopes throughout the perinatal period. They show us the diversity of experiences migrant women by capturing snapshots of some of the emotions, difficulties, and empowering moments that pregnancy, birth, and parenthood bring.
Opening Reception: As part of the exhibition, the team are hosting an opening reception on Tuesday 19th March from 4 - 6pm. Everyone is welcome (bring your friends, family, and colleagues!) but please RSVP by 15 March below for catering purposes.
The Giving Migrant Mums a Fair Go exhibition is open daily from 9:00am until 5:00pm, from Tuesday 19 March to Friday 22 March 2024.
