Respectful Maternity Care Conference
| Brisbane |
6-7 March, 2026

We are excited to announce the Respectful Maternity Care Conference, to be held on 6-7 March 2026 in Brisbane, Australia. 

This landmark event will explore critical issues in maternity care, focusing on culturally sensitive practices and broader respectful care topics.

We invite healthcare professionals, researchers, students, advocates, organisations, policymakers, and consumers to submit abstracts for consideration. 

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All are welcome to submit abstracts. 

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Venue: Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital Education Centre

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Conference Themes:

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Day 1: First Nations/Migrant/CALD Communities and Racism in Maternity Care

• Culturally Competent Care Practices: How organisations have adapted their protocols and practices to better serve First Nations, migrant and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities within maternity services.

• Reducing Racism in Maternity Settings: Research or case studies illustrating effective strategies for combating racism and discrimination in healthcare.

• Implementation and Impact: Presentations, posters or workshops on implemented programs or strategies that have effectively addressed racism or improved care for First Nations, migrant or CALD communities, with clear outcomes that can be replicated or adapted by other organisations.

Day 2: Broadening the Scope of Respectful Maternity Care

• Obstetric Violence and Informed Consent: Exploration of policies, education, or advocacy efforts aimed at eliminating obstetric violence and enhancing informed consent practices.

• Understanding and Preventing Birth Trauma: Insights into the causes of birth trauma with a focus on preventative measures and therapeutic responses.

• Program Implementation for Broader Impact: How organizations have successfully implemented policies or programs addressing day 2 topics, including lessons learned and measurable improvements to respectful maternity care.