Vicki Flenady

Professor Vicki Flenady leads the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Stillbirth Centre of Research Excellence (Stillbirth CRE) working closely with a multidisciplinary team which make up the Stillbirth CRE Steering committee. With a clinical background in midwifery and neonatal nursing, and masters and PhD in perinatal epidemiology in stillbirth prevention, Vicki has a keen interest in addressing evidence practice to improve outcomes for families.

Vicki's aspirations for the Stronger Futures CRE are to co-design and implement strategies and resources that promote resilience and lead to better outcomes for families.

Vicki has a keen interest in addressing evidence practice to improve outcomes for families. The Stillbirth CRE builds on many years of collaborative research as part of the Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand, formally brought together parents, parent advocates, health care professionals, researchers, professional colleges, policy makers, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to reduce stillbirths and improve the quality care for women and families after stillbirth.

Vicki lives and works on the land of the Turrbal and Jagera people.

Spending time with family and grandchildren is what keeps Vicki strong and resilient.