Maternal and Child Health Research Cluster

Mission Statement

The Maternal and Child Health Research Cluster is dedicated to creating space for interdisciplinary and intersectoral collaborations to respond to important health and social care challenges and to establishing research-based insights that positively impact the lives of women, children, young people, and their families. We utilise a diverse range of established research methodologies, and have specialist expertise in trial methodology, evidence syntheses, and participatory methodologies that support the inclusion of the voices of women, children, young people and their families. Our focus is on supporting the next generation of researchers to achieve innovative and transformative research for healthcare practice and policy. 

Key Thematic Focus Areas

• Maternal health (inclusive of paternal/partner and neonatal health)
• Child, young people and family health