Better Births Illawarra is a community-led organisation advocating for all women and birthing parents to access an empowered birth.
LATEST NEWs; We want Reform not distractions
6th Nov 2025: Our community is deeply alarmed by calls to restrict women’s legal right to choice and autonomy in birth.
Active Birth Workshops
A hands-on workshop for you and your support person to prepare for birth and postpatrum.
Upcoming Event!
Wednesday 3rd Dec 2025: Morning tea celebrating International Day of People with a Disability, Stuart Park North Wollongong
Resources for you
What is midwifery-led continuity of care? How safe is homebirth? Where can I listen to birth stories? How do I make a complaint? We have what you need.
Monthly community hang
Catch up in Shellharbour or Wollongong. If you’re pregnant or parenting, join us for a coffee, chat, & guests including pelvic physios, artists, naturopaths and more.
political advocacy
The maternity system in Australia is failing families. Birth trauma is a national crisis and can be prevented. What do we want the Government to do to improve maternity services?
volunteer with us!
Are you passionate about all things birth? Do you have skills, a sprinkle of time and motivation to create change? We would love to have you join us
More parents on MGP pROGRAM
It’s been nearly 12 months since the announcement of the MGP at Wollongong and Shoalhaven hospitals. Has this been achieved or not?
BBI in the Media
A huge 4-page spread in Marie Clare magazine on preventing birth trauma and more
birth trauma
1 in 3 women experience birth trauma. Most of it is preventable. What are we doing and how you can be involved.
