Improving birth in the Illawarra

Better Births Illawarra (BBI) is a community volunteer organisation advocating for the needs and rights of families in the Illawarra Shoalhaven. Our goal is for ALL women and parents to access the best care in their birth journey. Read more

Active Birth Skills Workshop- 30th June

A hands-on workshop for you and your partner to prepare for birth.

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Be Heard. Educate. Inspire. Stories help new parents connect with birth.

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Local Services

Learn more about your options when pregnant and birthing in the Illawarra.

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Birth Stories

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View fullsize Tickets are available for Sunday, 30th June 2024. Workshop runs from 10am-4pm at the Thirroul Community Centre, Dharawal Country. Link in our bio for more info and to buy tickets. Sorry for our previous announcement of a May workshop - we tried b
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View fullsize A few images from the 5th Public Hearing of the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Birth Trauma. It was a huge day of stories, recommendations, teuth-telling and splurions from the grassroots around eliminating birth trauma. If you missed it, links will
View fullsize More stories will be heard on Monday 9th March at the Public Hearing as part of the Birth Trauma Inquiry including Emily, CEO of @downsyndromensw It is a very big deal sharing our stories, especially with the public through the media. We honour Liz
View fullsize A huge lineup of witnesses at the 4th Public Hearing for the Birth Trauma Inquiry. Go and support if you can or join on the day via the video link (in our bio) Please go and support if you can! If you are in Sydney and can make it in person to suppo
View fullsize At home or in hospital, an active labour using active birth positions that make the most use of gravity and working with your glorious pelvis to help your baby come into the world. If birthing at a hospital, we recommend you bring your own mat ( a
View fullsize We stand with First Nations peoples on this day and do not celebrate this date. Our hearts and minds are with you on this day that marks the beginning of colonisation on this land. Artwork by @hausofdizzy As an organisation we will take this day t
View fullsize Birth Trauma Inquiry is influencing globally as it spreads to the UK. A spotlight in mainatream media. Better Births Illawarra are dedicated to keeping the pressure on for sustainable, impactful change. Reshare via @the.australian
 

Our work is conducted on what always was and always will be Aboriginal land — the Countries of the Wodi Wodi, Wandi Wandandian, Dharawal, Yuin of the Yuin Nation. Our work is committed to justice for all people including the sovereignty of First Nations people, knowledge systems and practices. In our work, we commit to reverence, healing, respect, responsibility and reciprocity with all beings, the land, sky, seas and waterways and pay our deepest respect to Elders past, present and emerging.