Our Patron

We welcome Her Excellency, the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia as our Patron.  Her commitment to making care, kindness, and respect the focus of her term, resonates with our goal of Respectful Maternity Care for all women.

The Governor-General has consistently championed the values of kindness, compassion, care, and respect; principles that are at the heart of respectful maternity care. These values remind us that every woman, baby, and family deserves to be treated with dignity, listened to, and supported throughout their maternity journey.

The Governor-General’s patronage is a meaningful affirmation of our commitment to advancing respectful maternity care and fostering maternity services where every person feels safe, valued, informed, and empowered. It reflects a shared belief that compassionate, respectful care is fundamental to positive health outcomes and to the wellbeing of families and communities.

We are sincerely grateful for the Governor-General’s support and look forward to continuing our work together to promote kindness, respect, and excellence in maternity care across Australia.

Please read The Governor-General’s Swearing-in speech, Parliament House, Canberra