Amy Dawes is the co-founder and CEO of the Australasian Birth Trauma Association (ABTA).

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In 2016, she established a not-for-profit organisation focused on the recognition and understanding of birth-related trauma and continues to work towards their vision for safer births and better healing. 

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A firm believer in collaboration, Amy has worked with parents and the wide range of health professionals involved in the care of birthing families to increase community understanding of birth-related trauma, provide support and education, conduct research, and advocate for change.