For many regional families, giving birth shouldn't mean a forced 1,000km road trip and thousands of dollars in travel costs. 

Rural health advocate Justine Christensen joined us to discuss whether the State Government’s new 50-graduate midwife program is a genuine solution or just a drop in the ocean for struggling bush communities.

For many regional families, giving birth shouldn't mean a forced 1,000km road trip and thousands of dollars in travel costs. 
Rural health advocate Justine Christensen joined us to discuss whether the State Government&rsquo;s new 50-graduate midwife program is a genuine solution or just a drop in the ocean for struggling bush communities.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave

Queensland’s rural maternity crisis: Will 50 new midwives close the gap for bush families?

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