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This is the official page for The School of Nursing & Midwifery, Edith Cowan University (ECU), Joondalup, Western Australia. We will share all our latest research news, publications, projects, events and more. ECU has a reputation for producing some of the highest quality nursing and midwifery graduates in Western Australia, and is recognised as a top 75 nursing program worldwide. We have dedicate

d nursing and midwifery courses, including WA’s only nursing and midwifery dual degree program. These courses offer an innovative and broad study approach for scenario-based learning. At the School of Nursing and Midwifery we integrate education, research and career development into our overall learning and teaching methodology. ECU’s Social Media Commenting Code of Conduct

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10/09/2026

Today is R U OK? Day, a reminder that a simple conversation can make a meaningful difference.

Research shows that many people underestimate the impact of checking in with someone they care about. Yet 9 in 10 people who have been asked "Are you OK?" say they felt supported, cared for and grateful. If someone is on your mind, trust your instinct and start the conversation. What people value most is genuine care, trust and someone who will listen without judgement.

At the ECU School of Nursing and Midwifery, we know that mental health support shouldn't only be available in times of crisis. It needs to be accessible within our schools, health services and communities every day of the year.

That's why we're proud to launch the Psychosocial Interventions Clinical Trials Group (PICT): https://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/nursing-and-midwifery/our-research/psychosocial-interventions-clinical-trials-group-pict

PICT brings together researchers, clinicians, consumers and community partners to improve access to evidence-based mental health support through high-quality clinical trials and implementation research.

PICT focuses on practical, effective and scalable psychosocial interventions that can help people who may have limited access to specialist mental health services. By working alongside health services, schools and community organisations, the team aims to strengthen local services, build workforce capability and improve access to mental health support where it's needed most.

Because mental health matters every day, not just on R U OK?Day.

03/09/2026

Welcoming Future Nurses from 香港都會大學 Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Last week, we were delighted to host 15 undergraduate nursing students and a lecturer from Hong Kong Metropolitan University as part of a two-week study visit to the Edith Cowan University (ECU) School of Nursing and Midwifery.

With a particular interest in understanding how mental health care is delivered in Western Australia, the group engaged with our academic and clinical experts through presentations and discussions exploring contemporary approaches to mental health nursing and care.

The visit also provided opportunities to experience healthcare and education settings firsthand, including tours of our South West campus and the Mental Health Unit at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Beyond the classroom and clinical environment, students enjoyed experiencing some of Western Australia's unique attractions, including a visit to Rottnest Island and its famous quokkas.

International collaborations like these provide valuable opportunities for students to broaden their perspectives, share knowledge, and build connections across cultures and healthcare systems.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making the visit such a memorable and enriching experience.

02/09/2026

International Midwifery-Led Research Partnership Going from Strength to Strength

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Nigeria, offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Midwifery through the Africa Centre of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR). Now in its seventh year, this remarkable doctoral program continues to grow in strength and impact, with nurse-midwives successfully completing their PhDs and advancing midwifery research and practice across Africa.

Midwives from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Edith Cowan University (ECU) are proud to support the next cohort of doctoral students.

On 26 August 2026, 46 nurse-midwives enrolled in UNIPORT's Professional Doctorate Program, representing several African countries, participated in a three-hour online research seminar. The annual seminar is chaired by Professor Faith Diorgu, the first Professor of Midwifery in Nigeria, a former PhD student of Professor Mary Steen OBE, and a passionate advocate for advancing midwifery research across the continent.

The seminar featured three distinguished guest speakers:

🔹 Amanda Burleigh - UK Senior Clinical Advisor (NHS) and Independent Midwifery Consultant/Advisor
: Whose Blood Is It Anyway?

🔹 Dr. Mitra Javanmard - Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, ECU School of Nursing and Midwifery
Developing a Consumer Informed Educational Workbook to Support Gestational Diabetes Management and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

🔹 Professor Mary Steen OBE - Professor of Maternal and Family Health, ECU School of Nursing and Midwifery
Compassion for Self and Others: Evidence from a Series of Critical Reviews and a Mixed-Methods Study

The level of engagement throughout the seminar was inspiring. Thought-provoking questions, rich discussion, and the sharing of diverse perspectives demonstrated a genuine commitment to advancing evidence-based midwifery practice and research.

These nurse-midwives are helping shape the future of maternal and family healthcare. As emerging research leaders, they will drive improvements in clinical practice, strengthen research capacity within their countries, and inspire future generations of midwives to engage in research.

This enduring partnership highlights the power of mentorship, collaboration, and international research networks. Through the leadership of Professor Faith Diorgu and the ongoing support of Professor Mary Steen OBE and colleagues, this initiative is building sustainable research capability and creating lasting benefits for mothers, babies, and families across Africa.

01/09/2026

Five weeks of simulation labs complete!

Our 4th-year midwifery students have been putting their knowledge into practice, building confidence, refining clinical skills, and preparing for the transition to professional practice.

Well done everyone on reaching this milestone 🎉

30/08/2026

Participants Wanted for Research into Acute Mental Health Units

Have you been discharged from an Australian acute mental health inpatient unit? Or are you a registered/enrolled nurse working in an acute mental health setting? We’d love to hear from you.

This research explores how people with lived experience, their families/supporters, and mental health nurses work together during acute admissions to recognise changes in mental state—both deterioration and improvement—to support more individualised care.

💬What’s involved?
• A brief phone discussion to determine eligibility
• Interviews with the researcher:
– Lived experience participants: two interviews (30 minutes and 1 hour)
– Nurses: one 1-hour interview

❓Who can participate?
• Lived experience participants:
– Aged 18+
– Discharged from an Australian public acute mental health inpatient unit
• Nurses:
– Registered or enrolled nurse
– Working in an acute public mental health unit in Australia

👉Learn more or take part:

Lived experience participants:https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/1128431/K-Foster_Participant-Information-Letter_Individual.pdf

Nurses:https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1125257/K-Foster_Participant-information-letter-Nurse.pdf

📨Or contact PhD student Karen Foster: [email protected]

Your insights can help improve collaboration and outcomes in mental health care.

29/08/2026

Ready to take the next step towards OSCE success?

Prepare with confidence through Edith Cowan University (ECU)'s Registered Nurse (RN) OSCE Preparation Course. This comprehensive two-week, face-to-face program is designed to strengthen your clinical skills, enhance clinical reasoning, and develop the communication techniques essential for OSCE performance.

Interested?
Submit an Expression of Interest today. This course requires a minimum number of participants to proceed, so we encourage you to register your interest now.

📅 Proposed dates: November, December and January
📍 Location: Edith Cowan University, Joondalup Campus

🔗 Learn more and register your interest:
https://www.ecu.edu.au/short-courses/nursing-and-midwifery/registered-nurse-osce-preparation-course

27/08/2026

We're looking forward to welcoming attendees tomorrow for WIRF's annual Scientific Dialogue event.

This year's theme, Reframing 'Irregular': Not Rare, Not Insignificant, No Longer Overlooked, challenges us to rethink how we understand conditions that have historically been under-recognised, under-researched and under-prioritised.

We're privileged to bring together six outstanding speakers who are leading important conversations across research, clinical care, genomics, health systems and patient advocacy.

Together, they'll explore how we can move beyond labels and assumptions to create a future where no condition, and no person, is overlooked.

We can't wait to see you there.

A special thank you to our sponsors for supporting WIRF's premier annual Scientific Dialogue event. We are grateful for your partnership and commitment to advancing medical research and scientific engagement.

WA Department of Health

Edith Cowan University (ECU) | School of Nursing and Midwifery - Edith Cowan University | Stan Perron Charitable Foundation | CERI - Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation | Pharmacy 777 | Endotherapeutics

25/08/2026

First-time mums, we'd love to hear from you.

Did you have your first baby in Australia within the past two years?

Amy Carlin, a Master's student at Edith Cowan University, is conducting research into how women receive information about perinatal anxiety during pregnancy and after birth.

Your experience could help improve maternity care and support for future mothers.

✅ Anonymous online survey
✅ Takes just 10-15 minutes
✅ Chance to win a $250 Woolworths gift card

Find out more and take part here: https://redcap.ecu.edu.au/surveys/?s=L93YK3YT3LN88XKL

Ethics approval: Edith Cowan University, 2026-07550-BAYES.

Midwife Sara

20/08/2026

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