Our role
Our network includes health professionals, consumers, caregivers and key stakeholders across Queensland who are dedicated to improving maternity and neonatal healthcare.
We’re committed to supporting better patient care and outcomes by:
- finding new and innovative ways to deliver high quality and evidence informed care
- improving quality, safety and efficiency across the system by connecting people
- developing training and resources for health professionals
- providing expert advice to Hospital and Health Services and the Department of Health.
Our focus
Our focus is improving health outcomes for pregnant women and people, and newborn babies. We work with health professionals and stakeholders to identify gaps and implement strategies that improve neonatal and maternity care, practices, systems and policies.
Membership
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in improving maternity and neonatal care for Queenslanders.
Our members include:
- health professionals who work in primary care
- researchers and academics
- consumers and community members.
We also have representatives from health interest groups, professional bodies and non-government organisations.
As a member, you'll be involved in working groups where you can share your experiences, expertise and feedback. You'll have access to member resources, news and updates, and be invited to network events.
Co-chair
Amanda Ostrenski
Nursing Midwife Director, Metro South Hospital and Health Service
Co-chair
Dr Peter Schmidt
Director, Newborn Care Unit, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service
Steering committee
The Queensland Maternity and Neonatal Clinical Network Steering Committee sets the direction for our network. Membership is open to experienced health professionals and stakeholders who we appoint through an expression of interest process.
Related groups
- Midwifery Leadership Advisory Group
- Midwifery Educator Group
- Neonatal Education Group
- Obstetric Leadership Advisory Group
- Queensland Neonatal Services Advisory Group
- Statewide Digital Maternity Advisory Group
Current projects and priorities
- Our Queensland Birth Trauma Working Group (QBTWG) is identifying gaps in support for women and birthing people experiencing birth trauma
- Review and update of the Clinical Services Capability Framework (CSCF) Neonatal Module
- Review and update of the CSCF Maternity Module
- Clinical Pathways review
- Developing a Neonatal Nurse Education Position Statement
- Improving environmental sustainability in maternity and neonatal care
Clinical resources
Evidence based guidance for managing health conditions, delivering clinical care and frameworks on the Queensland Health website.