Artificial womb raises hope for premature babies 07 Aug 2017 An artificial womb has been successfully used to incubate healthy baby lambs for a period of one week, and researchers hope the technology will one day be able to do the same for extremely premature babies. Read More
KEMH docs swim to save premmies 08 Mar 2017 A group of King Eddies doctors have successfully conquered the 2017 Rottnest Channel Open Water Swim and achieved an incredible fundraising outcome in the process. Read More
WIRF welcomes new Chief Operations Director 13 Feb 2017 WIRF are proud to announce its appointment of Deb Attard Portughes as inaugural Chief Operations Director. Read More
Pioneering research achieves 8% reduction rate 30 Nov 2016 A WIRF research program is set to benefit the millions of infants and families worldwide who will be affected by preterm birth. Read More
WIRF unveils its 2016 Annual Report 21 Nov 2016 The yearly report card for WA's leading independent research institution dedicated to improving women’s and infants’ health has been released. Read More
Honour Wall takes flight for World Prem Day 16 Nov 2016 The special journey of more than 550 WA mothers and babies has been celebrated as part of the unveiling of the KEMH Honour Wall. Read More
United for Banquet for Babies 18 Oct 2016 Banquet for Babies represents a highly anticipated inclusion to Western Australia’s calendar of events. Read More
Margaret’s lifetime of service 26 Sep 2016 Long-serving volunteer, Margaret Lay has retired after almost four decades of service. Read More
Symposium for women’s health 05 Aug 2016 A condition which has a significant effect on quality of life for millions of women worldwide will be the focus of an upcoming symposium. Read More
Perth icons launch Posh Frocks for Premmies Appeal 15 Apr 2016 WIRF are calling on all fashionable women across Perth to get behind the Foundation’s Posh Frocks for Premmies 2016 Appeal. Read More
Sarra shares her story of joy and loss 17 Nov 2015 Sarra Box’s twins, Hunter and Heath were born 15 weeks too soon. With nearly 3,000 preterm births in WA each year, Sara’s story of heartbreak and loss is shared by many others. Read More
Volunteering is a Joy 01 Jul 2015 Helping clothe some of WA’s smallest babies and assisting families in need is inspiring work for volunteer Joy Mazzella. Read More