A space for Black and brown midwives to learn, connect and share knowledge….

I am planning to establish a specialised academic journal club designed for midwives from diverse backgrounds, particularly Black and brown communities. The purpose is to create a dedicated space to discuss maternal health issues that disproportionately affect Black and brown women—topics that are often overlooked in mainstream professional development forums.

Details:

First Session: 10th of February, 6pm – 8pm AEST. Zoom link will be sent with email confirmation.

Frequency: Sessions will run every two months, on a Tuesday.

Format: A selected journal article will be shared in advance for participants to read.

Accessibility: Free of charge, with a link provided for easy online participation.

Duration: Each session will last approximately two hours.

Facilitation: Guided discussion with structured questions to encourage reflection, knowledge-sharing, and collaborative problem-solving.

Focus: Identifying care strategies, highlighting gaps in practice, and exploring areas where further research is urgently needed.

This journal club will serve as both a professional development opportunity and a collective advocacy platform, addressing the under-resourced areas of maternal health that impact Black and brown women.

If you’re interested, please send an email to: team@diannemorris.com