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2025

Midwife Melanie Briggs holds newborn Talekai during a special cultural ceremony — Melanie Briggs (Waminda) holds newborn Talekai during a special cultural ceremony @Naomi Locke Photography

Changing Australia: Yvette Roe and Melanie Briggs improving outcomes for First Nations women and babies

ABC Radio National Breakfast
June 11, 2025
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Two Indigenous Young Men Look over Country — Image: Philip Schubert, Shutterstock

Indigenous programs cost billions – but we know surprisingly little about what works

The Conversation
October 30, 2025
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2024

: Charles Darwin University (CDU) Professors Yvette Roe (left) and Sue Kildea — Professors Sue Kildea and Yvette Roe

Major boost for Birthing on Country services

National Indigenous Times
Feb 28, 2024
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Sue Kildare and Yvette Row Standing smiling — Professors Sue Kildea and Yvette Roe

Birthing on Country means best start in life for babies

National Indigenous Times
March 11, 2024
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Malarndirri McCarthy, Kumalie Riley and Selena Uibo at the launch — Malarndirri McCarthy, Kumalie Riley and Selena Uibo at the launch. Image: Congress (CAAC)

New Alukura birthing service opens in Mparntwe/Alice Springs

National Indigenous Times
April 11, 2024
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Molly Wardaguga researchers and Minister Malandirri McCarthy — Molly Researchers with Malarndirri McCarthy during visit to Galiwin'ku.

Funding boost for maternal healthcare in North East Arnhem Land

National Indigenous Times
June 24, 2024
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2023

Professor Yvette Roe Smiling with Black Blazer — Professor Yvette Roe

Njikena Jawuru professor Yvette Roe shines light on need for culturally appropriate maternity care

National Indigenous Times
June 3, 2023
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Associate Professor Elaine Ḻäwurrpa Maypilama holding woven dilly bags on country — Nominee Associate Professor Elaine Ḻäwurrpa Maypilama

Elaine Lawurrpa Maypilama nominated for 2024 NT Senior Australian of the Year

National Indigenous Times
October 26, 2023
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2022

First Nations Parent Holding Babies' Feet — Image: The Conversation

Birthing on Country services centre First Nations cultures and empower women in pregnancy and childbirth

ABC Radio National Breakfast
March 23, 2022
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Media contacts

All journalist enquiries:

All interviews and commentary must go through the CDU Media team at media@cdu.edu.au.

Raphaella Saroukos
Research Communications Officer

+61 8 8946 6721

raphaella.saroukos@cdu.edu.au

General enquiries:

Lani Buxton Shepherd
Marketing and Communications Officer

+61 8 8946 6854

lani.buxtonshepherd@cdu.edu.au

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