Media release 22 May 2020 Ensuring the effectiveness and safety of steroid use in pregnancy Read More
Artificial womb rewrites its own record books 18 May 2020 Artificial womb rewrites its own record books Read More
Artificial womb rewrites its own record books 07 May 2020 A major milestone in technology based around the use of an artificial womb is further matching this pioneering medical intervention to those that will one day require it – extremely premature babies. Media release Read More
Mother’s Day 2020: WIRF and Lawley’s Bakery 05 May 2020 Perth mothers in need of spoiling are at the centre of a very special campaign being led by the Women & Infants Research Foundation (WIRF) and Lawley’s Bakery this Mother’s Day. Read More
Feilman funding boosts outlook for mothers & babies 27 Mar 2020 Critical new funding provided by the Feilman Foundation is set to play a key role in the new national approach to preventing preterm birth. media release Read More
COVID-19 Statement for pregnant women 17 Mar 2020 Following the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand that all pregnant women will feel a great sense of anxiety about their own health and that of their unborn or newborn baby. Read More
WA community to unite for Little Angels 2020 26 Feb 2020 A highly anticipated inclusion to Perth’s events calendar is set to celebrate the journey of a family that has been touched by WIRF's work to prevent preterm birth. Read More
Preterm Birth Alliance SA launch event 18 Feb 2020 An event to address South Australia’s alarming rates of preterm birth is set to benefit thousands of women, families and infants across the state. Read More
Prof Newnham: 2020 Senior AOTY 29 Jan 2020 WIRF’S Chief Scientific Director, Professor John Newnham, has been named as the 2020 Senior Australian of the Year. Read More
Masquerade Ball Channel 9 Melbourne 13 Jan 2020 Nine News Melbourne MCG Masquerade Ball 2020 event preview: Unmasking Preterm Birth Read More
Research examines Phage Therapy 10 Dec 2019 One of WA’s most promising early career scientists has secured a fellowship which will see her continue her pioneering work in the field of perinatal microbiology. Read More
Josh & Lauren Catalano reflect on their miracle 15 Nov 2019 More than three years on after the extremely premature birth of their second son, Lenny, the experience and emotion is just as vivid for parents Josh and Lauren Catalano. Read More