Healthcare rights

Informed consent is needed for all treatments or procedures, unless it is an emergency. Read on to learn more about informed consent in Australia.

A healthcare complaint is a complaint you make when you have a bad experience in the health system. Find out how to make a healthcare complaint here.

Obstetric violence is any act that causes harm during your labour and birth. It can take different forms. Learn more about obstetric violence here.

Read about shared decision making in pregnancy, which means being actively involved in healthcare decisions to make the right choices for you.

Trauma-informed care is a way of giving care that recognises and responds to your lived experience. Learn more about trauma informed care here.