Abstract
The first five papers in the Stillbirths in Australia series have described the current
state of stillbirth research and education in Australia, as well as the national approach
being adopted to prevention. This final paper in the series asks ‘where to from here?’.
What does the next 5–10 years hold for those of us working in this field and how much
more can be achieved? There are signs that we are moving in the right direction with
a national prevention program about to rollout to add to the gains of the last two
decades, and evidence of a more consistent approach to bereavement care. However,
we must sharpen our equity lens and ensure that all groups are included in these efforts.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
September 3,
2020
Received in revised form:
August 12,
2020
Received:
June 22,
2020
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