Resources - Links

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (www.aihw.gov.au/mortality/links.cfm)
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) is Australia's national agency for health and welfare statistics and information.

Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee (www.cymrc.health.govt.nz)
The Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee was established by the Minister of Health to review deaths of children and young people aged 28 days to 24 years. Our aim is to find ways to prevent such deaths in the future.

Child, Youth and Family (www.cyf.govt.nz)
This site is a focus for promoting the wellbeing and safety of children and supporting positive parenting. Child, Youth and Family is a service of the Ministry of Social Development, and is part of a network of agencies aiming to build an environment where child abuse is not tolerated.

Children's Commisioner (www.occ.org.nz/)
The Children's Commissioner speaks out on behalf of all children to ensure their rights are respected and upheld.

Confidential Enquiry into Maternal and Child Health (www.cemach.org.uk)
The Confidential Enquiry into Maternal and Child Health (CEMACH) started work in the UK in April 2003.

Its aim is to improve the health of mothers, babies and children by carrying out confidential enquiries across the UK and by widely disseminating its findings and recommendations.

The Consultative Council on Obstetric and Paediatric Mortality and Morbidity (www.health.vic.gov.au)
The Consultative Council on Obstetric and Paediatric Mortality and Morbidity (CCOPMM) was established in 1962 under the Health Act 1958 (Vic), and is the advisory body to the Minister for Health on maternal, perinatal and paediatric deaths.

Annual Report for the Year 2005 Incorporating the 44th Survey of Perinatal Deaths in Victoria (PDF, 524 KB)

Coronial Services of New Zealand (www.justice.govt.nz)
The Coronial Services of New Zealand serves the community through investigating circumstances and causes of death in a respectful and professional manner. The findings of these investigations will be used to make recommendations for the improvement of public safety and to prevent deaths in similar circumstances.

When Someone Dies: A Guide to Coronial Services in New Zealand
A booklet for those dealing with the death of a loved one. This beautifully presented booklet explains the coroners process including the people involved, the role of the Police and reasons for post-mortem examinations Also covered are practical matters such as death certificates, identification of the deceased and support for the bereaved.

Department of Health, Western Australia (www.health.wa.gov.au)
Western Australia's public health system aims to ensure healthier, longer and better lives for all Western Australians and to protect the health of its community by providing a safe, high quality, accountable and sustainable health care system.

Perinatal Statistics in Western Australia, 2005: The Twenty-third Annual Report of the Western Australian Midwives' Notification System (PDF, 2 MB). (See page 15 for perinatal mortality).

Family and Community Services (www.familyservices.govt.nz)
Family and Community Services works with other government and non-government agencies, and communities to give families access to information and coordinated social services.

Families Commission (www.familiescommission.govt.nz)
The Families Commission is an advocate for the interests of New Zealand families. We promote the interests of all families and promote a better understanding of family issues and needs amongst government agencies and the wider community.

Finding Hope (www.findinghope.org.nz)
Finding Hope is a private trust that states its aim as "helping Mothers find their wings". The Trust provides care, support and education to mothers (and their families) with Postnatal Depression and related conditions. The Trust also seeks to increase awareness and understanding of Post Natal Depression (PND).

Jigsaw (www.jigsaw.org.nz)
Jigsaw is a diverse organisation that is focused on the wellbeing of all New Zealand families. Jigsaw believes in supporting all our tamariki.

Ministry of Health (www.moh.govt.nz)
The Ministry of Health aims to ensure that the health and disability system works for all New Zealanders.

New Zealand Association of Neonatal Nurses (www.nzno.org.nz)
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is the largest union and professional organisation of nurses, midwives and caregivers in New Zealand.

New Zealand Health Information Service (www.nzhis.govt.nz)
The New Zealand Health Information Service (NZHIS) is a group within the New Zealand Ministry of Health responsible for the collection and dissemination of health-related data.

Perinatal Mortality Statistics
Report on Maternity: Maternal and Newborn Information 2002
Mortality and Demographic Data 2002 and 2003 report
Fetal and Infant Deaths 2003 & 2004 report

Stillbirth and Newborn Death Support Group (www.sands.org.nz)
Sands branches around New Zealand are parents helping to care for other bereaved parents, families and friends. We promote awareness, understanding and support for those dealing with the death of a baby in pregnancy, birth or neonatally, or due to medical termination, and other forms of reproductive loss.

Stillbirth Foundation (www.stillbirthfoundation.org.au)
The Stillbirth Foundation works to reduce the incidence of stillbirth in Australia.

Suicide Prevention Information New Zealand (www.spinz.org.nz)
SPINZ is associated with the Mental Health Foundation, its kaupapa or main purpose is to provide best practice information on suicide prevention that supports effective intervention and prevention across Aotearoa-New Zealand.

Trauma and Birth Stress (www.tabs.org.nz)
TABS is a resource for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder sufferers, expectant mothers and their partners, family members, support people, caregivers and health professionals.

World Health Organization (www.who.int)
WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system.

Maternal Mortality in 2005: Estimates developed by WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA and The World Bank (PDF, 707 KB)
The World Health Organization, the United Nations Children's Fund and the United Nations Population Fund have made previous attempts to develop internationally comparable estimates of maternal mortality. The estimates in this report have used improved techniques.

Page last updated: 26 November 2007