Outreach and education
Our outreach and education programs engage families, health professionals, researchers, and students, empowering them with knowledge and resources to drive better care and support for women, babies, and families – building brighter futures for all.
What We Offer
We provide a range of initiatives designed to advance research, education, and care for women, babies, and families. Discover our programs below.
Preterm birth prevention outreach and education
This national public health campaign aims to safely lower the rate of preterm birth by combining the latest evidence-based clinical practice with educational outreach programs for health care practitioners and the general public.
WIRF Scientific Dialogue
Our premier scientific event showcases new and innovative home-grown research programs and fosters collaboration.
Anatomy of Complications Workshops
These workshops aim to improve the performance of specialist obstetricians and gynaecologists in the prevention and management of complications in obstetric and gynaecological surgery.
Science in Schools Outreach Program
Our Science in Schools Outreach Program aims to inspire and mentor high school students (years 9 – 10) in Western Australia, with a particular focus on students from rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.
In Scientific Dialogue With…WIRF Podcast Series
Our podcast features leading voices in research and healthcare who are driving meaningful improvements in outcomes for mothers and newborns, highlighting multidisciplinary innovation across Western Australia and beyond.
Latest News For you
Governor-General hosts celebration of WIRF’s 50 years of research and impact
The Women and Infants Research Foundation celebrated its 50th anniversary at a special event hosted by Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of Australia, at Admiralty House in Sydney on 23 October.
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WIRF Global Institute for Women and Babies
The WIRF Global Institute for Women and Babies will bring together world-leading scientists, clinicians, universities, hospitals and industry to rapidly solve some of the most urgent health challenges facing women and babies – here in Australia and around the world.
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Reframing ‘Irregular’: Not Rare, Not Insignificant, No Longer Overlooked
On Friday 28 August 2026, WIRF welcomed more than 150 guests to its annual WIRF Scientific Dialogue, with this year’s theme being Reframing ‘Irregular’: Not Rare, Not Insignificant, No Longer Overlooked.
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A community woven together by yarn, kindness and care
The Knitting for Newborns campaign brought together knitters, volunteers, families and supporters from across Western Australia in a celebration of compassion and community. Through handmade gifts, essential donations and fundraising efforts, the campaign helped support vulnerable mothers and babies while highlighting the lasting difference that small acts of kindness can make.
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Perth medical researchers working on artificial placentas for premature babies
For babies born way too early, the challenges are huge. Their lungs are not well developed, their skin is very fragile and they are far from ready to face the outside world. A WIRF research project is working on trying to help those babies through building an artificial placenta.
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Community generosity creates calming space for families facing their toughest days
Families, patients and staff at King Edward Memorial Hospital now have a calmer, more welcoming place to gather, thanks to the transformation of the WIRF Café, unveiled as part of WIRF’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
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National honour for WIRF CEO Deb Portughes
WIRF is delighted to congratulate Chief Executive Officer Deb Portughes on being awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in recognition of her outstanding service to the community, including her contributions to wildlife conservation and the health of women, babies, and families.
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