Renae Coleman

Board of Trustees

I am a proud Boorooberongal woman from the Darug Nation and a mum to three boys. I am a Registered Midwife, currently working as an Associate Lecturer of Midwifery at Western Sydney University. Part of my role involves supporting First Nations nursing and midwifery students, to not only progress through the program, but to learn in a safe and supportive environment. My research focuses on the experiences of First Nations Bachelor of Midwifery students and First Nations workforce development.

I am the co-editor in chief of The Practicing Midwife Australia journal. I am also an Honorary Advisor on the Australian College of Midwives, Midwifery History Project. 

In my spare time I enjoy being my kids’ biggest supporter (and taxi), rugby league, fishing, boating, yoga, having fun adventures with my husband, James, and I am always cooking up a storm!