2026 Mary Kirk Fellowship Lecture – Dr Phillip Baker
The ultra-processing of infant and young child diets in Australia: trends, commercial determinants and policy options Canberra Mothercraft Society invites you to a free public lecture by Dr Phillip Baker, co-author of the Lancet’s recent ground-breaking series on ultra-processed foods (UPFs), to be launched by ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA. In his lecture, Dr […]
CMS appoints a new President
We are pleased to announce that Tish Mercieca was elected as the new President of the Canberra Mothercraft Society at the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 19th November 2025. Tish succeeds Gia Metherell, following her 4-year term as President. The Canberra Mothercraft Society acknowledges Gia’s hard-work and leadership, particularly in forging strong relationships with our […]
CMS saddened by Wakefield Gardens fire
CMS is saddened to learn that a fire has destroyed the old Wakefield Gardens child health centre.
CMS to support the Birth Experience Study (BESt) again in 2026
CMS pledges support for the Birth Experience Study in 2026.
New partnership with Rahma Health
Canberra Mothercraft Society is supporting Rahma Health to provide world-class healthcare information to Arabic-speaking families.
Support for Karinya House
CMS supports Karinya House, including funding towards the Women’s Independence Fund and staff training and development.
Flip the funding model and smash the cycle of child abuse
Professor Segal calls for a complete flip of the funding model, so that funds are directed to families before harms and costs escalate.
Rhodanthe Lipsett Indigenous Midwifery Scholarships in 2024
The Canberra Mothercraft Society supported four additional Rhodanthe Lipsett Indigenous Midwifery Scholarships in 2024 for first nations midwifery students.
ENDING THE CYCLE OF INTERGENERATIONAL TRAUMA: A better future for our most vulnerable children
Professor Segal says it requires a more intensive trauma-informed response and up-skilling of the health, education and human services workforce to work compassionately and effectively with troubled families.
Mary Kirk Fellowship awarded to Professor Leonie Segal
The Canberra Mothercraft Society is delighted to announce the recipient of the 2023 Mary Kirk Fellowship is Professor Leonie Segal, University of South Australia.