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
From premature baby to paediatrician: Jamie’s journey comes full circle
Thirty-three years ago, Jamie Hullick was welcomed into this world six weeks early. He spent his first few weeks of life in an incubator in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Royal Darwin Hospital. Today, he walks those same corridors – this time in scrubs, caring for premature and sick babies as a paediatrician.
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From Eminence to Evidence: WIRF Scientific Dialogue 2025 sparks fresh insights in women’s, newborn, and family health
On Friday 5 September 2025, WIRF welcomed more than 150 health professionals, researchers, academics, consumers and supporters to its annual WIRF Scientific Dialogue: From Eminence to Evidence – The importance of generating and using robust data to ensure the health of women, mothers and babies.
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$260,000 in research funding awarded to advance women’s, babies’ and families’ health
To mark the final day of Women’s Health Week, the Women and Infants Research Foundation (WIRF) announced $260,000 in funding to support research projects aimed at improving the health of women, babies, and families.
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New research shows antenatal steroids delivered by a skin patch could improve preterm birth treatment
A new study led by the Women and Infants Research Foundation has demonstrated for the first time that a transdermal (skin) patch can safely and effectively deliver antenatal steroids to promote preterm fetal lung maturation.
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New blood test shows promise for the early prediction of dangerous pregnancy complications
A non-invasive way to detect inflammation linked to intra-uterine infection (chorioamnionitis), preterm birth and preeclampsia has been developed by a team of researchers, led by Dr Sean Carter – a PhD student with the Women and Infants Research Foundation (WIRF) and National University of Singapore.
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From micropreemies to thriving seven-year-olds: Katrina’s journey with Olivia and Kyle
Katrina’s pregnancy with her twins, Olivia and Kyle, was progressing smoothly. Her 20-week scan showed everything was on track, and her next appointment also brought reassuring news. However, at just 23 weeks and three days, Katrina felt something was wrong.
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