Screening of Djäkamirr Short Film
| Presenter | Molly Wardaguga Institute | |
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| Location | Mal Nairn Auditorium, Casuarina Campus | |
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Hosted by the Northern Territory Pre-Vocational Obstetrics & Gynaecology Society (PVOGS NT).
You are invited to a screening of the Djäkamirr short film at Charles Darwin University. Meet other professionals working in First Nations Maternal and Child Health space and stick around for a brief discussion and Q&A with film director and lead researcher from the Caring for Mum on Country project, Dr Sarah Ireland.
Film description:
For over 60,000 years, Yolŋu childbirth happened on Country with skilled djäkamirr (midwifery caretakers or doulas). The arrival of Western missionaries in the 1920s and the removal of childbirth to hospitals have left mothers disconnected from their support systems, with profound health inequities across the region. Filmed over two years in Arnhem Land, this documentary invites audiences into Yolŋu women’s culture and their vision to reclaim birthing practices and be part of the solutions to improve their community’s health and wellbeing. This story of hope shows how Yolŋu and Balanda (non-Yolŋu Australians) can work together to drive meaningful change and strengthen community-led health care and access. The documentary is a creative output from the Caring for Mum on Country project.
Program:
5:30 pm | Doors open for networking, light dinner and refreshments
6:30 pm | Welcome and opening
6:35 pm | Movie start
7:15 pm | Q&A with Dr Sarah Ireland (joining online)
Tickets:
$10 per ticket. Please register online. Dinner and drinks included.
This is an alcohol-free event.
For free First Nations tickets, please email molly.comms@cdu.edu.au to reserve seating.
Location:
Mal Nairn Auditorium
Building Red 7, CDU Casuarina Campus
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Free parking in bays C, D & E, view the Casuarina Campus Map
Find out more about the film: www.birthingoncountry.com/djakamirr
The event is supported by the Molly Wardaguga Institute (embed link: https://www.cdu.edu.au/molly-institute), the Australian College of Midwives and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine.
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