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Dr. Angela Brown serves as the Program Director for the Bachelor of Midwifery at the University of South Australia's Clinical and Health Sciences school. With a PhD in Midwifery, MBA, and extensive clinical experience as both a Clinical Midwife and Clinical Nurse, she brings substantial expertise to her academic leadership role.
- Program Director: Bachelor of Midwifery
- Research Degree Supervisor
- Available for media commentary on midwifery topics
Her educational background includes a PhD in Midwifery from UniSA (2016), MBA from SCU (2019), and undergraduate degrees in Nursing and Midwifery.
Dr. Brown's research interests focus on culturally safe healthcare practices, particularly regarding Aboriginal women and babies, refugee health outcomes, evidence-based obstetric guidelines, and respectful maternity care. Her scholarly work bridges clinical practice with academic innovation, especially in digital health applications for midwifery education and practice.
Her publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory toward integrating digital technologies into midwifery practice while maintaining focus on vulnerable populations. Recent work shows increasing emphasis on trauma-informed care, particularly for survivors of childhood sexual abuse during perinatal experiences.
- Developed South Australian Perinatal Practice Guidelines for shoulder dystocia management
- Created trauma-informed frameworks for childhood sexual abuse survivors in maternity care
- Contributed to national clinical care standards for rheumatoid arthritis
- Advanced digital health education for nursing and midwifery students
As Program Director, Dr. Brown oversees curriculum development, student supervision, and maintains active engagement with clinical partners across South Australia. Her leadership in implementing digital learning platforms demonstrates commitment to modernizing midwifery education while addressing the unique challenges of transitioning from paper-based systems.
