NOTICE OF 100th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the 100th Annual General Meeting of the Canberra Mothercraft Society Inc will be held at: 5.30pm on Wednesday, 18th November 2026 Function Room, University House, 1 Balmain Crescent, Acton ACT 2601 RSVP by Friday 13th November 2026 to colleen.josifovski@cmsinc.org.au BUSINESS Celebratory drinks and canapes to follow formalities.
Farewell Wakefield Gardens
On Sunday 23 August, CMS joined MLAs Rachel Stephen-Smith and Thomas Emerson at Wakefield Gardens for an opportunity to pause and reflect on the building, before its demolition. Wakefield Gardens opened as a baby health clinic under CMS in 1951, and remained so until the 90s, under CMS in the 50s and 60s, and then ACT […]
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.