Better Births Illawarra is a community-led organisation advocating for all women and birthing parents to access an empowered birth.
BBI team with NSW Health Minister Ryan Park, May 2025
latest news
August 2025: A Chief Midwife role has been announced meaning, for the first time in NSW, a leader in midwifery will drive better policies and practises for midwives which will ultimately benefit mothers and babies. Our push for a focus on midwifery-led maternity care paid off!
This success reflects the power of women’s and midwives stories, leadership by midwifery organisations, and the NSW Government listening. Read more here…
Active Birth Workshops
A hands-on workshop for you and your support person to prepare for birth and postpatrum.
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 are parenting, join us for a coffee, chat, & guest facilitators including pelvic physios, artists, naturopaths and more. Feel grounded and connected.
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?
More parents on MGP pROGRAM
It’s been 6 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.
birth trauma
1 in 3 women experience birth trauma. Most of it is preventable. What are we doing and how you can be involved.
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
