Austranter Medical

27/01/2026

Close to my heart 💕

A Vital Lifeline: Why We Must Support the Newborn Intensive Care Foundation.

The first breath a baby takes is often a moment of pure joy. But for thousands of families every year, that breath is a struggle, and the joy is immediately clouded by the sterile, high-stakes environment of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). In these moments of profound vulnerability, the Newborn Intensive Care Foundation (NICF) serves as more than just a charity; it acts as a vital lifeline for our community’s smallest and most fragile citizens.

The Silent Crisis in the Cradle.

While medical technology has advanced exponentially, the demand for specialised neonatal care continues to outpace government funding. Preterm births and complex medical conditions at birth require precision equipment—ventilators, humidified incubators, and advanced monitoring systems—that often carry price tags in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The NICF fills the critical gap between "standard care" and "state-of-the-art care." By funding equipment that hospitals might otherwise wait years to acquire through bureaucratic channels, the Foundation ensures that a baby’s chance of survival isn't determined by a hospital's current fiscal budget.

If you can, please make a tax deductible donation to help our cause.
Go to: https://newborn.org.au/how-you-can-help/donate/

10/05/2025

Congratulations Michelle Stubbs!! 🤩

👩‍⚕️ Member Spotlight 👨‍⚕️

Meet Michelle Stubbs, a dedicated research nurse as John Hunter Children's Hospital NICU, and proud member of of ACNN for several years.💙

Michelle enjoys being a member of an organisation that offers so much accessible education in so many different formats. Being able to join webinars in the evenings, or recorded to watch at other times, means she can keep up with new education topics and fit them around her schedule.

If you'd like to enjoy the benefits of ACNN membership too, join this month!

03/03/2025

20/02/2025

Congratulations & so many jobs well done!!

13/01/2025

This is so cute 🥰

18/12/2024

Merry Xmas to all our precious, little, patients. Wishing them & their families a peaceful & healthy New Year, from us all at Austranter Medical, your CPAP Caps specialists.

01/11/2024

It's November NICU Awareness Month!

NICU Awareness Month highlights the importance of Neonatal Units and their amazing staff around Australia. 132 babies are born each day requiring specialised care, but sadly, only around 1 in 3 families have access to vital support today. We need your help.

These are a few ways you can get involved this November:

Fundraise for Miracles this November to allow more families access to vital support that they need for this emotional and challenging experience. It costs $143 to support a family currently in NICU or SCN. With World Prematurity Day around the corner, it's a perfect time to get together to raise funds for our most vulnerable. Click here to fundraise for miracles: https://www.miraclebabies.org.au/content/fundraise-landing/gjjlm8.

It's not too late to join our 'Move 4 Miracles' challenge! Every step or kilometre that you walk, run or ride will help premature babies, and their families reach their full potential. Up to 48,000 newborn babies require specialised medical care in Australia each year, around 27,000 of these are born premature. Click here to sign up for Move 4 Miracles: https://move-for-miracles-2024.raiselysite.com/

PURPLE is the international colour of prematurity awareness, and we are asking Australia to join the rest of the world, to ‘Light It Purple’, highlighting premature birth and the journey of these families. Click here to register for Light It Purple: https://www.miraclebabies.org.au/content/light-it-purple/gkdo6g.

Thank U NICU Day is an important day that is taking place on Friday 29th of November 2024. This is a day to thank the wonderful NICU & SCN staff for all their hard work and dedication in caring for our miracle babies. If you would like to leave a message of thanks to the hospital team that helped you through your hospital journey, click here: https://www.miraclebabies.org.au/content/thank-u-nicu-day-messages/gjyhvs.

You can read more about this in our NurtureNews Articles here: https://www.miraclebabies.org.au/content/find-out-how-you-can-get-involved-this-november/gjj5jb

01/11/2024

Another happy customer celebrating World Prematurity Day. 🥰

It is almost two weeks until - how are you promoting the event in your neonatal unit?

01/11/2024

100% of all donations go to help sick babies: all babies deserve a fighting chance.

01/11/2024

Call out for support

World Prematurity Day

November is a significant month as we focus on neonatal health and raise awareness about preterm birth. World Prematurity Day, observed on November 17, serves as a vital reminder of the challenges faced by families of premature babies and the importance of support and advocacy.

Throughout the month, we highlight the incredible resilience of preterm infants and the dedicated healthcare teams working tirelessly to provide care. Join us in honoring these tiny warriors and their families by participating in events, sharing stories, and spreading awareness about the impact of prematurity.

We also invite you to consider making a donation to support our initiatives. Your contributions will help provide vital resources and support for families in need. Together, we can make a difference and improve the lives of countless newborn babies and their families. Thank you for your generosity!
https://newborn.org.au/how-you-can-help/donate/

01/11/2024

Miracle Babies support for your unit. 🥰
No: this little Miracle Baby sporting our CPAP fixation device 🤩