Meagan Laverty

Key Skills

• Conduct comprehensive child health assessments including growth monitoring, developmental screening, and immunisation administration.
• Provide postnatal care and emotional support to mothers, promoting physical recovery and maternal well-being.
• Deliver parenting guidance, education, and support focused on infant development, attachment, feeding, sleep, and behaviour management.
• Apply trauma-informed, culturally safe, and family-centred care principles, with respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and diverse communities.
• Identify and respond to perinatal and infant mental health concerns, promoting secure parent-child bonding.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, adhere to mandatory reporting requirements, and manage child protection concerns.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams including GPs, allied health professionals, social workers, and early childhood educators to support family health.
• Advocate for families within health, education, and social welfare systems, facilitating referrals and access to appropriate services.
• Manage time efficiently and work autonomously in community and home settings, delivering high-quality care in dynamic environments.
• Utilize electronic health records and contribute to health promotion activities, program evaluation, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Midwifery Skills
  Expertise in antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, including labour support and delivery assistance
  Skilled in conducting medical tests, interpreting results, and providing appropriate referrals
  Proficient in newborn care, including infant assessments and breastfeeding support
  Knowledgeable in managing pregnancy complications and providing emergency care when required
  Ability to develop and implement individualised care plans in collaboration with women and multidisciplinary teams
• Clinical Competence in Maternal and Infant Health
  Strong skills in antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care
  Ability to conduct assessments, screenings, and manage common pregnancy complications
  Proficiency in providing breastfeeding support, maternal health education, and newborn care
  Understanding of perinatal mental health and early intervention strategies
• Cultural Competence and Cultural Safety
  Deep understanding of Aboriginal culture, community values, and historical context
  Ability to provide non-judgemental, respectful, and culturally safe care
  Willingness to learn from and work alongside Aboriginal Health Workers and Elders
  Sensitivity to the impact of intergenerational trauma and systemic disadvantage
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  Strong, compassionate communication—verbal and non-verbal
  Active listening to build trust and rapport with women and families
  Ability to explain clinical information in plain, accessible language (health literacy)
  Conflict resolution and emotional intelligence in challenging situations
• Flexibility and Outreach Capability
  Comfortable with community-based work, including home visits and outreach in rural or urban settings
  Adaptability to diverse working environments and non-clinical settings
  Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively while on the move
• Teamwork and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  Ability to work in partnership with Aboriginal Health Workers, social workers, GPs, and other health professionals
  Open-minded, respectful approach to shared care models and collaborative practice
  Understanding of referral pathways and service coordination
• Documentation and Accountability
  Accurate record-keeping and familiarity with electronic health systems
  Understanding of privacy, confidentiality, and informed consent
  Ability to contribute to data collection, reporting, and continuous quality improvement
• Advocacy and Empowerment
  Committed to supporting Aboriginal women’s voices, choices, and autonomy
  Advocates for access, equity, and culturally safe services within the health system
  Supports women and families through system navigation, service referrals, and self-advocacy
• Knowledge of Social Determinants of Health
  Awareness of how factors like housing, income, education, racism, and access affect maternal and child health
  Ability to identify risks and refer appropriately to social or community support services

• Rural Midwifery and AMIHS Experience
  Experience delivering culturally safe, woman-centred care to Aboriginal women in rural and remote settings through the Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Health Service (AMIHS)
  Skilled in conducting home visits and outreach to overcome geographical and social barriers to care
  Ability to collaborate with Aboriginal Health Workers, Elders, and community services to support holistic health and wellbeing
  Knowledge of challenges faced by rural Aboriginal women, including limited access to health services, transport difficulties, and social determinants of health
  Commitment to improving maternal and infant health outcomes by providing early engagement, education, and continuous support from conception to postnatal period
• Clinical Competence in Maternal and Infant Health
  Strong skills in antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care
  Ability to conduct assessments, screenings, and manage common pregnancy complications
  Proficiency in providing breastfeeding support, maternal health education, and newborn care
  Understanding of perinatal mental health and early intervention strategies
• Cultural Competence and Cultural Safety
  Deep understanding of Aboriginal culture, community values, and historical context
  Ability to provide non-judgemental, respectful, and culturally safe care
  Willingness to learn from and work alongside Aboriginal Health Workers and Elders
  Sensitivity to the impact of intergenerational trauma and systemic disadvantage
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  Strong, compassionate communication—verbal and non-verbal
  Active listening to build trust and rapport with women and families
  Ability to explain clinical information in plain, accessible language (health literacy)
  Conflict resolution and emotional intelligence in challenging situations
• Flexibility and Outreach Capability
  Comfortable with community-based work, including home visits and outreach in rural or urban settings
  Adaptability to diverse working environments and non-clinical settings
  Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively while on the move
• Teamwork and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  Ability to work in partnership with Aboriginal Health Workers, social workers, GPs, and other health professionals
  Open-minded, respectful approach to shared care models and collaborative practice
  Understanding of referral pathways and service coordination
• Documentation and Accountability
  Accurate record-keeping and familiarity with electronic health systems
  Understanding of privacy, confidentiality, and informed consent
  Ability to contribute to data collection, reporting, and continuous quality improvement
• Advocacy and Empowerment
  Committed to supporting Aboriginal women’s voices, choices, and autonomy
  Advocates for access, equity, and culturally safe services within the health system
  Supports women and families through system navigation, service referrals, and self-advocacy
• Knowledge of Social Determinants of Health
  Awareness of how factors like housing, income, education, racism, and access affect maternal and child health
  Ability to identify risks and refer appropriately to social or community support services