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Canberra Mothercraft Society
Why ‘bold and brave’ action is needed to support ACT mothers
By Suzanne Packer AM. The history of childbirth is a challenging and often confronting one, with infant and maternal deaths occurring regularly until mid-20th-century in Australia.
NOTICE OF 93rd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the 93rd Annual General Meeting of the Canberra Mothercraft Society Inc will be held on 16 October 2019.
THE CANBERRA MOTHERCRAFT SOCIETY SALUTE AND CELEBRATE GENERATIONS OF QEII STAFF
The Canberra Mothercraft Society hold a cocktail reception at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra to salute and celebrate generations of QEII staff.
Public Notice
The Canberra Mothercraft Society Inc. will cease operations at Canberra’s public hospital in the Queen Elizabeth II Family Centre, also known as QEII, on 30 June 2019.
Reconciliation Day
Today, CMS acknowledges Sorry Day is the day on which we remember and commemorate the mistreatment of Aboriginal peoples of Australia.
QEII renew accreditation as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace
We have recently renewed our accreditation from the Australian Breastfeeding Association as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace.
End of an era for Canberra Mothercraft Society
After 56 years of dedicated service to Canberra families through the Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Family Centre, the Canberra Mothercraft Society (CMS) has decided to transition out of its operations at QEII by 30 June 2019.
Sleep and settling at QEII
Many families seek support with sleep and settling issues. We know that sleep is important for babies to grow and develop just as it is important too for those parenting them! There is a lot of information on sleep and settling available and sometimes it can be overwhelming knowing which way to turn or who to trust.
NOTICE OF 92nd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the 92nd Annual General Meeting of the Canberra Mothercraft Society Inc will be held on 21 November 2018.