14/11/2025
Say hello to this week’s Human of Health – Renae ✨
For almost 20 years, Renae has dedicated her career to caring for mob as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker, and the role she is in now is by far her favourite yet!
As part of our Birawan Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) program, Renae works alongside midwives to ensure Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women, or families who identify as having an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander baby, receive culturally safe, respectful maternity care.
“Having cultural support is important and improves health outcomes by helping to close gaps in services,” Renae said.
“Since the implementation of my role in Birawan, less than 1% of women have fewer than 5 antenatal appointments, whereas previously 7.4% of women attended less than 5 antenatal appointments.”
Renae is passionate about giving back to community and supporting families through every stage of pregnancy. In her role, she ensures any traditional cultural needs are respected and integrated into a woman’s healthcare, she does health promotion, community engagement, and also helps with referral pathways.
“Growing and nurturing families is important to me as I am a mother myself.”
Thanks for all you do Renae, we are so lucky to have you!
