Government and Public Sector Partnerships
Work with Birth Trauma Australia to strengthen prevention, education, service pathways and systems change.
Birth Trauma Australia works with government and public sector organisations to improve the national response to birth-related trauma.
Partnerships may support workforce education, public awareness, service delivery, pilot programs, referral pathways, research, policy development and broader maternity care reform.
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A public health issue requiring coordinated action
Birth-related trauma can affect physical health, mental health, family wellbeing, workforce participation and long-term quality of life.
Government and public sector partnerships create opportunities to move beyond isolated responses and support coordinated prevention, education, early intervention and recovery.
As Australia’s peak charity dedicated to birth-related trauma, Birth Trauma Australia brings lived experience, sector knowledge, education capability and national community insight to this work.
Who we work with
Government and Public Sector Partnerships may be suitable for:
- Federal, state and territory government departments
- Public hospitals and maternity services
- Primary Health Networks
- Local health districts and hospital networks
- Local government and community health initiatives
- Public health agencies and statutory bodies
- Government-funded programs and service providers
- Policy, prevention and workforce development teams
Ways we can work together
Partnerships are tailored to the priorities, population, service environment and intended outcomes of each public sector organisation.
Support healthcare and related workforces to better understand, prevent, recognise and respond to birth-related trauma.
- ThinkNatal™ licences and structured learning pathways
- Workforce-wide or service-based education
- Facilitated workshops and webinars
- Implementation and rollout support
- Participation and completion reporting
Work with Birth Trauma Australia to design, deliver or evaluate initiatives that improve access, prevention or recovery.
- Targeted pilot programs
- Information and referral initiatives
- Peer support or navigation pathways
- Regional or priority population projects
- Evaluation, learning and scale-up planning
Partner on campaigns that increase understanding of birth-related trauma, available support and the importance of prevention.
- National, state or local awareness activity
- Community education resources
- Lived-experience-informed messaging
- Campaign collaboration and distribution
- Targeted communication for priority audiences
Strengthen connections between services and improve the way women+ and families access informed support.
- Referral pathway mapping and development
- Service information and resource integration
- Cross-sector collaboration
- Workforce awareness of support options
- Practical system improvement initiatives
Collaborate on evidence, consultation and policy activity that supports safer maternity care and stronger recovery systems.
- Lived-experience engagement
- Policy and consultation input
- Research partnerships and translation
- Data and evidence-informed advocacy
- Guideline, framework or reform initiatives
Why partner with Birth Trauma Australia (BTA)?
A partnership can help government and public sector organisations:
- Access specialist national knowledge of birth-related trauma
- Embed lived experience into program and policy development
- Strengthen prevention and early intervention activity
- Build workforce knowledge and capability
- Improve referral pathways and service navigation
- Reach women+, families, professionals and community networks
- Support evidence-informed maternity care improvement
- Develop practical initiatives with clear community relevance
How the partnership process works
1
Initial conversation
We learn about your organisation, workforce, audience and education goals.
2
Education pathway
Together, we identify the most appropriate modules, licence structure, training format or tailored program.
3
Tailored proposal
Birth Trauma Australia prepares an outline of the recommended education approach, inclusions and implementation requirements.
4
Agreement and setup
The partnership or licence arrangement is formalised and key contacts, access requirements and timelines are confirmed.
5
Rollout and participation
Participants receive access to the agreed education, with rollout support provided where applicable.
6
Reporting and review
We provide agreed participation information and review opportunities for continuation, renewal or expansion.
Strengthen your workforce. Improve care.
Education can help prevent avoidable harm, improve professional confidence and strengthen the experience of women+ and families across pregnancy, birth and recovery.
By partnering with Birth Trauma Australia, your organisation can support a more informed, capable and trauma-aware workforce.
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Interested in a Government or Public Sector Partnership? Tell us about your organisation, the policy, workforce, service or community priority you are seeking to address, and the type of collaboration you are considering.
Our partnerships team will review your enquiry and contact you to discuss the most appropriate pathway.
