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Research interests
Res' PhD explored the views and experiences of women having a First Nations baby in Naarm, during the Baggarrook Yurrongi Project. Res used a blend of indigenous and Western methods, through a Critical Race Theory and Indigenous woman's standpoint lens. Res has research experience in maternity service reform, maternity service evaluation and blending indigenous and Western research methods.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Projects
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2022 RART BOC TRC: 2022 Rainmaker Co-Investment Application: Birthing on Country Translational Research Centre
Roe, Y. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Kildea, S. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B), Kruske, S. (Chief Investigator C), Gao, Y. (Chief Investigator D), Campbell, S. (Chief Investigator E), West, R. (Chief Investigator F), Ireland, S. (Chief Investigator G), Maypilama, E. Ḻ. (Chief Investigator H), Hurst, C. (Chief Investigator I), Allen, J. (Chief Investigator J), Hartz, D. (Chief Investigator J), McCalman, R. (Chief Investigator J), Lindeman, M. (Chief Investigator J), Muir, L. (Other) & Tafe, A. E. (Other)
1/01/24 → 21/05/29
Project: Research
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CTG-QLD: An Indigenous mixed-methods approach underpinning recommendations for reaching the Closing the Gap target of 91% healthy birthweight for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander babies in Queensland
Bowman, A. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Roe, Y. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), McCalman, R. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Perez Chacon, G. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A) & Garti, I. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A)
25/06/26 → 30/06/28
Project: Research
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RISE SAFELY: Birthing on Country: RISE SAFELY in rural, remote and very remote Australia
Roe, Y. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Kildea, S. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B), Maypilama, E. Ḻ. (Chief Investigator C), West, R. (Chief Investigator D), Ireland, S. (Chief Investigator E), Gao, Y. (Chief Investigator F), Kruske, S. (Chief Investigator G), Moore, S. (Chief Investigator H), Allen, J. (Chief Investigator I), Kowalenko, S. (Chief Investigator J), McCalman, R. (Chief Investigator J), Muir, L. (Other) & Garti, I. (Project Manager)
15/06/22 → 15/05/27
Project: Research
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GO5828 MRFF Rapid Applied Research Translation: Birthing on Country Translational Research Centre
Roe, Y. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Kildea, S. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B), Kruske, S. (Chief Investigator C), Gao, Y. (Chief Investigator D), Campbell, S. (Chief Investigator E), West, R. (Chief Investigator F), Ireland, S. (Chief Investigator G), Maypilama, E. Ḻ. (Chief Investigator H), Hurst, C. (Chief Investigator I), Allen, J. (Chief Investigator J), Hartz, D. (Associate Investigator), McCalman, R. (Associate Investigator), Lindeman, M. (Associate Investigator), Muir, L. (Other), Tafe, A. E. (Other) & Garti, I. (Project Manager)
1/01/24 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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Implementing and expanding culturally safe continuity of care for women having a First Nations baby in Victoria: a co-design approach to improve outcomes for mothers and babies
McCalman, R. (Chief Investigator D) & Forster, D. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A)
13/11/25 → 12/10/30
Project: Research
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Models and frameworks of reflective clinical supervision for midwives: a scoping review
Tafe, A., Kruske, S., McCalman, P., Kowalenko, S. & Allen, J., May 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: JBI evidence synthesis. p. 1-38 38 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reflective clinical supervision in midwifery continuity models: A cross-sectional survey of Australian midwives
Tafe, A., Allen, J., McCalman, P., Kruske, S., Kowalenko, S. & Dune, T., Jul 2026, In: Women and Birth. 39, 4, p. 1-10 10 p., 102246.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effect of culturally tailored continuity of midwifery care on perinatal outcomes for women having a first Nations baby in Victoria, Australia: a prospective non-randomised translational study
Forster, D., Shafiei, T., McLardie-Hore, F., McCalman, R., Bundle, G., Newton, M., Hyde, R., Matthews, R., Jacobs, S. E., Chamberlain, C., Kildea, S., Springall, T., Jackomos, M., Browne, J., Ferguson, K., Blow, N., Freemantle, J. & McLachlan, H., Jul 2026, In: EClinicalMedicine. 97, p. 1-14 14 p., 104028.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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What does ‘Birthing on Country’ mean? A qualitative study of delegate interviews from an Australian national gathering
Ireland, S., Josse, P., Kildea, S., Ah Chee, D., McCalman, R., Khaw, S., Armstrong, E., Allen, J., Kruske, S. & Roe, Y., Oct 2026, In: Women and Birth. 39, 5Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Digging Down to the Deep Story: Understanding the Views and Experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women who Gave Birth during the Baggarrook Yurrongi Project in Naarm, Victoria.
McCalman, P., 26 Feb 2025, La Trobe University. 372 p.Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Thesis (not CDU)
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Stronger connections for better outcomes: Exploring the views and experiences of midwives working in a culturally tailored caseload midwifery model for women having a First Nations baby in Australia
Newton, M. S., Crawford, S. B., Holmlund, S., McCalman, P., McLardie-Hore, F. E., Forster, D. A. & McLachlan, H. L., Aug 2025, In: Women and Birth. 38, 5, p. 1-12 12 p., 102086.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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‘These people are on your side... this is a safe space.’ Aboriginal women’s stories of having a baby through culturally tailored continuity of midwife care programs in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia
McCalman, P., Forster, D., Newton, M., McLardie-Hore, F. & McLachlan, H., Sept 2024, In: First Nations Health and Wellbeing - The Lowitja Journal. 2, p. 1-20 20 p., 100028.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Press/Media
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First Nations mothers are more likely to die during childbirth. More First Nations midwives could close this gap
16/06/22
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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First Nations mothers are more likely to die during childbirth
16/06/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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MIL-Evening Report: First Nations mothers are more likely to die during childbirth. More First Nations midwives could close this gap
16/06/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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First Nations midwives’ leadership and care are central for improving outcomes
22/06/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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CIFAR indigenous Interdisciplinary knowledge transmission summit
McCalman, R. (Participant)
30 Mar 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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One Fire Many Flames Confernece
McCalman, R. (Participant)
1 Feb 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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International Day of the Midwife - Invited speaker
McCalman, R. (Speaker)
5 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Indigenous Futures Centre National Confernece
McCalman, R. (Participant)
4 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Lowitja Institute International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference 2025
McCalman, R. (Participant)
16 Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
Prizes
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Nancy Mills Medal for Theses of Execptional Merit
McCalman, P. (Recipient), 1 Feb 2025
Prize: Honorary award
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"How do Indigenous-led birthing and maternal-infant health services shape health trajectories across the lifespan? A ‘warming the ground’ initiative to develop an international Indigenous women-led multidisciplinary program of research."
McCalman, R. (Recipient) & Bodnar , T. (Recipient), 23 Jun 2026
Prize