Tanya Capper

Tanya Capper is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine at Central Queensland University, within the Faculty of Health Sciences. Her work focuses on midwifery education, maternal health equity, cultural safety in healthcare, and workplace well-being for nursing and midwifery professionals. She has led research on breastfeeding interventions, midwifery students' experiences with workplace bullying, and the impact of social media influencers on pregnancy experiences.

Research Interests:

• Cultural competency in midwifery practice, particularly for First Nations populations
• Workplace violence and bullying in healthcare settings
• Global health initiatives in Timor-Leste
• Digital media's role in maternal health
• Financial challenges faced by midwifery students

Her articles highlight systemic inequities in healthcare delivery and propose actionable solutions through education and policy changes. Recent work emphasizes aligning midwifery practices with cultural safety frameworks and addressing ethical responsibilities toward vulnerable populations.

Notable contributions include a scoping review on midwifery student bullying (2020) and a 2025 integrative review identifying effective breastfeeding interventions. She also co-developed an educational program for Timorese healthcare workers (2024).