Episode 126 - Consumer advocacy triumphs and turmoil
Description
Consumer advocacy organisations are significant agents for change in maternity care. In this episode, we delve into the powerful story behind The Perth Birth Link, an advocacy group founded in 2023 to address preventable birth trauma and help women find empowerment through education and support. Being the new kids on the block in this space has given Amy O'Meagher, (the founder of Perth Birth link) a unique view into the culture, triumphs and tragedies of what it means to be a consumer activist. Amy explains the details of how to set up an advocacy organisation and the steps that anyone can take to be heard by people in power.
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