Support services
We provide essential items and comfort to mothers and babies facing crisis situations, ensuring they receive the care and support they need during challenging times.
What We Offer
Baby Bundles
Our Baby Bundles program provides essential babywear and blankets to mothers and babies in crisis situations.
Women’s Care Packages
We provide essential items to women in emergency situations, such as toiletries, underwear, sanitary items and clothing to get through their hospital stay.
Op Shop
Through the WIRF Op Shop we offer quality pre-loved baby, maternity, and women’s clothing, all at affordable prices.
Social Work support
We provide a range of services for the social work department at King Edward Memorial Hospital to help with supporting women and babies in real and immediate need.
Latest News For you
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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From fear to hope: Emily’s journey through placenta accreta
Emily Lopes’ pregnancy with daughter Lillian was marked by the life‑threatening diagnosis of placenta accreta. Transferred to specialist care, Emily was supported by multidisciplinary teams across three hospitals, leading to a complex but successful birth. Her story highlights the critical importance of specialised care, research, and early detection in improving outcomes for mothers and babies.
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Midwife-led birth debriefing shows promise for improving maternal mental health
In 2024, Dr Kate Buchanan received a WIRF Research Acceleration Award to evaluate a midwife‑led post‑birth debriefing tool to reduce perinatal depression and anxiety. Implemented at Fiona Stanley Hospital, the project improved trauma‑informed care, strengthened midwifery practice, informed policy, and supports statewide scale‑up.
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WIRF launches Art of Birthing workshops to strengthen complex birth skills
WIRF’s new Art of Birthing workshops deliver world‑class, hands‑on maternity training for healthcare professionals managing complex childbirth. Building on the internationally recognised DVD program, these accredited workshops support midwives, obstetricians and multidisciplinary teams across Western Australia to build skills, confidence and improve outcomes for women and babies.
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