Donna Hartz facts for kids

Donna Hartz is an Aboriginal Australian midwife and a member of the Kamilaroi people from New South Wales. She grew up in the western suburbs of Sydney.

Donna Hartz is a leader in the field of midwifery. She currently works as a professor at Charles Darwin University.

Helping Families: Birthing on Country

Donna Hartz is well known for her important work on the "Birthing on Country" project. This project helps improve health for Aboriginal mothers and babies.

What is Birthing on Country?

"Birthing on Country" means providing healthcare for Aboriginal women during pregnancy and birth in a way that respects their culture and traditions. It aims to make sure women feel safe and supported. This project often involves care provided by Aboriginal midwives in their own communities.

Improving Health for Mothers and Babies

Donna Hartz is part of a big research project called ‘BOOSt: Building on Our Strengths’. This project looks for the best ways to support Aboriginal families. She helps create healthcare plans that are controlled by the community. These plans offer complete care for mothers and babies. This includes special birth centers and continuous support from the same midwife.

Donna Hartz's Career and Education

Donna Hartz is a registered nurse and a midwife. She has taught at several universities.

Teaching and Leading

She was a leader at the University of Sydney’s National Centre of Cultural Competence. This center helps people understand different cultures better. She also taught at Western Sydney University and the University of Technology Sydney.

Supporting Indigenous Midwives

Donna Hartz was also on the Board of Trustees for the Rhodanthe Lipsett Indigenous Midwifery Charitable Fund. This group helps support and train more Indigenous midwives.