Cultural safety in midwifery : 1. cultural safety in midwifery for First Nations women, people and families

In this first article of the series, Renae Coleman and Alison Barnes will consider the importance of cultural safety for First Nations women, people and families. Renae is a Boorooberongal woman from the Darug Nation, fortunate to be living on Country. She is a registered midwife and currently working at Western Sydney University as an Associate Lecturer of Midwifery. Part of Renae's role is supporting First Nations students in the School of Nursing and Midwifery to not only complete their studies but enjoy their time at university by creating a culturally-safe experience. Alison Barnes is a proud Wiradjuri woman and a registered nurse with over 30 years professional experience across primary health, mental health and critical care. Alison has also worked for Link-Up NSW. She is a mother, artist and poet. Alison is an Associate Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University and is involved in helping to embed contemporary Aboriginal culture across the curriculum. She has a lifelong commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.