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Christine Catling is an NHMRC Research Fellow and Professor of Midwifery Research at University of Technology Sydney, with conjoint appointment at Northern Sydney Local Health District. She leads the 'Group Clinical Supervision for Midwives in Sydney' project, examining burnout reduction strategies across 12 maternity sites. Previously Director of Midwifery Studies, her work addresses emotional aspects of midwifery through structured support systems.
Her research focuses on:
- Midwifery-led continuity models of care
- Clinical supervision methodologies
- Workplace culture in maternity settings
- Perinatal mental health education
- Homebirth safety and access
Publications demonstrate enduring focus on antenatal care models and workforce wellbeing, with recent expansion into sustainability education for healthcare professionals. Her 2015 Cochrane review established evidence for group antenatal care effectiveness.
Significant awards include NHMRC fellowship for advancing midwifery in Sydney. She leads funded projects including the $326,292 'Development of NSW paediatric nursing innovation and research network' and $193,146 'Clinical Educators Development Framework'.
Supervision includes doctoral projects on Australian midwifery workplace culture and Chinese fathers' perinatal experiences. She co-leads the Collective for Midwifery, Child and Family Health research group and chaired the Australian Midwifery History Project.
