Dianne Morris
What's your name and role at MAMA?
I am Dianne Morris an educator in the childbirth and early parenting space. I trained as a nurse midwife and researcher in the UK and worked in the NHS as a nurse, midwife, and clinical researcher. Once I arrived in Australia I worked as a research midwife and nurse in Sydney.
What inspired you to work at MAMA?
I was drawn to work at MAMA. I was also offered the opportunity to design and facilitate the development of the fourth-trimester workshop, offering parents, the chance to explore their new reality as a parent with a new baby.
What are you passionate about at MAMA?
Teaching, and thinking of new ways to teach and deliver content for the childbirth and parenting classes. Information on childbirth and parenting is constantly evolving, and delivery of content will change depending on the participants who attend the class, and the current research.
What are your favourite things about your role?
I was attracted to work at MAMA because It is run by Midwives, for Mothers, and everything is focused on women and babies. MAMA is a one-stop shop for all things relating to pregnancy, birth, babies, and alternative therapies. Making the women's pregnancy journey cohesive and smooth. I enjoy spending time in the building, speaking with the midwives, and being supported by the admin staff.
Where would we find you outside of MAMA?
I am an introvert and spend my home time creating music on my steel pan, learning to play the guitar, or cooking something delicious from scratch. Music and theatre are two of my passions, I am a Public Relations Manager to a range of musicians and creative artists, from the African and Caribbean diaspora. Promoting ethnic music and performance to the Australian creative artistic market is enriching. I also spend time, teaching and inspiring the next generation of nurses and midwives as a sessional academic at the Australian Catholic University. I am a member of the Project Advisory Group at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute I spend time with community members, working within maternity care settings, and health professionals providing pregnancy care. aims to understand and enable culturally safe approaches to stillbirth prevention for communities of refugee and migrant backgrounds receiving pregnancy care in Australia.