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Research interests
Sarah is a Research Fellow at the Molly Wardaguga Research Institute for First Nations Birth Rights. Her research is embedded within the 'To Be Born Upon a Pandanus Mat - Yothuw gayatha dhäwal guyaŋa' nharaw' project. Sarah is collaborating with Yolŋu co-researchers using a PAR approach in evaluating the Djäkamirr supported service delivery for First Nations communities in Galiwin'ku, Darwin and Nhulunbuy.
Sarah is a midwife, Master of Public Health, and received her PhD from The University of Melbourne and she continues to pursue her interests in women’s maternal health equity.
Sarah’s PhD thesis and research focus area had been in exploring how community-based volunteer doula programs may improve migrant women’s maternity care experiences by bridging the gap in culturally-responsive care and factors which may impact the implementation and sustainability of these doula services in maternity settings.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Doctor of Philosophy
25 Mar 2019 → 14 Nov 2024
Award Date: 4 Dec 2024
Master of Public Health , University of Melbourne
Award Date: 27 Jul 2018
Bachelor of Nursing & Bachelor of Midwifery, La Trobe University
Award Date: 31 Dec 2010
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 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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O49 - Djäkamirr (First Nations doulas) experiences walking side-by-side together with Yolŋu pregnant women
Khaw, S., Ireland, S., Maypilama, Ḻ., Gundjarraŋbuy, R., Adair, R., Dhamarrandji, J. M. & Rripa, V., Sept 2025, p. 1. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper presented at Conference (not in Proceedings)
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Birth for Humankind Volunteer Doula Service: Factors Which Facilitates and Limits Sustaining and Implementing the Service in an Australian Maternity Hospital Setting
Khaw, S., Homer, C., Dearnley, R., O'Rourke, K. & Bohren, M., Apr 2024, p. 119-119. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Community-Based Doulas for Migrant Women: Health Equity, Volunteerism and Flourishing Forward
Khaw, S., Aug 2024, Melbourne: University of Melbourne. 359 p.Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Thesis (not CDU)
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Community-based Doulas’ and Hospital Providers’ Relationships: What Enhances and Limits Relations in the Birth Space
Khaw, S., Homer, C., Dearnley, R., O'Rourke, K., Akter, S. & Bohren, M., Apr 2024, p. 118-118. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Factors affecting the implementation and sustainability of an Australian community-based doula service: A qualitative study
Khaw, S. M. L., Homer, C. S. E., Dearnley, R., O'Rourke, K. & Bohren, M. A., Dec 2024, In: SSM - Qualitative Research in Health. 6, p. 1-13 13 p., 100501.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A qualitative study on community-based doulas’ roles in providing culturally-responsive care to migrant women in Australia
Khaw, S. M. L., Homer, C. S. E., Dearnley, R. E., O'Rourke, K., Akter, S. & Bohren, M. A., Sept 2023, In: Women and Birth. 36, 5, p. e527-e535 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Collaborative relationships between doulas and maternity care providers when supporting migrant women during labour and birth
Khaw, S., Homer, C. S. E., Dearnley, R., O'Rourke, K., Akter, S. & Bohren, M. A., Oct 2023, In: Midwifery. 125, p. 1-9 9 p., 103791.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Press/Media
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Revitalising Ancestral Birth Knowledge: The Yolŋu Djäkamirr Doula Program
1/01/28
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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Addressing Gaps in Continuity of Care with Community-based Doulas
1/09/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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What Impacts Sustaining and Implementing an Australian Community-based Volunteer Doula Service within Hospital Maternity Settings
Khaw, S. (Speaker)
12 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Community-Based Doulas’ and Hospital Providers’ Relationships When Supporting Migrant Women in Labour and Birth
Khaw, S. (Speaker)
4 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Community-based doulas' & health workers' experiences supporting migrant women
Khaw, S. (Participant)
19 Mar 2024 → 22 Mar 2024Activity: Other activities › Other
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Virtual Art Exhibit for Giving Migrant Mums a Fair Go Art Exhibition
Khaw, S. (Participant)
4 Apr 2024Activity: Other activities › Other
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Birth for Humankind Volunteer Doulas’ and Hospital Providers’ Relationships: Supporting Migrant Women Together in Labour and Birth
Khaw, S. (Speaker)
11 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Giving Migrant Mums a Fair Go Art Exhibition
Khaw, S. (Participant)
19 Mar 2024 → 22 Mar 2024Activity: Other activities › Other
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Mini-exhibit during Patient Experience Week at a Tertiary Maternity Hospital in Melbourne
Khaw, S. (Participant)
26 Apr 2024 → 3 May 2024Activity: Other activities › Other