Better Births Illawarra is a community-led organisation advocating for all women and birthing parents to access an empowered birth.
Event: Hazel Keedle’s
new release Book Launch
Thursday 7th August: Join us for a special evening for the launch of The Clinician’s Guide to Better Birth After Caesarean with author Dr Hazel Keedle
BBI team with NSW Health Minister Ryan Park, May 2025
latest news
June 2025: Over half of the NSW Government’s $83.1 million maternity care investment will fund continuity of midwifery care—a major win for families across NSW! This funding will help prevent birth trauma, with $44.8 million going to expand access and add 53 full-time midwives in regional and rural areas. Our push for more funding paid off! Read more here…
This success reflects the power of women’s stories, fierce advocacy by many groups, and the NSW Government listening to parents. Read more…
Active Birth Workshops
A hands-on workshop for you and your support person to prepare for birth and postpatrum.
Resources for you
What is midwifery-led continuity of care? How safe is homebirth? Where can I listen to birth stories? How do I make a complaint? We have what you need.
Monthly community reset
Catch up in Dapto and Bulli. If you’re pregnant or are parenting, join us for a coffee, chat, & guest facilitators including pelvic physios, artists, naturopaths and more. Feel grounded and connected.
political advocacy
The maternity system in Australia is failing families. Birth trauma is a national crisis and can be prevented. What do we want the Government to do to improve maternity services?
More parents on MGP pROGRAM
It’s been 6 months since the announcement of the MGP at Wollongong and Shoalhaven hospitals. Has this been achieved or not?
BBI in the Media
A huge 4-page spread in Marie Clare magazine on preventing birth trauma.
birth trauma
1 in 3 women experience birth trauma. Most of it is preventable. What are we doing and how you can be involved.
volunteer with us!
Are you passionate about all things birth? Do you have skills, a sprinkle of time and motivation to create change? We would love to have you join us
