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

Radio National Breakfast — Separate stories podcast

While the Closing the Gap aims for First Nations babies to be born health and strong, they still face a higher risk of stillbirth, preterm birth and low birth-weight. Indigenous mothers are also more likely to die in childbirth.

But in various parts of Australia, there are collaborative efforts to turn this around, providing holistic and culturally sensitive care for First Nations women and their babies in what's known as Birthing on Country - with results showing improved outcomes for mother and baby.