Saving Mothers and Babies Through Skills, Partnerships & Rotary

Sep 10, 2026 7:50 AM
Dr Grace Maano
Saving Mothers and Babies Through Skills, Partnerships & Rotary
DR GRACE MAAÑO, MD FACRRM DRANZCOG (Adv)
Rural Generalist Obstetrician | Global Maternal Health Educator | Rural Health Leader
  • Short bio - Grace belongs to the Rotary Club of Taree - PP 2023-24 & currently District 9660 International Service Chair. I lead 2 of my club's global grants GG2463067 for D.R. Congo and GG2689595 for Philippines.The talk will focus on what I envision is needed to help stop women dying from childbirth.
Professional Profile - Rural Generalist Obstetrician with over 15 years of experience working across rural & remote Australia & international health settings | Fellow of the Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine (FACRRM) with advanced procedural skills in obstetrics & women’s health | Recognised for leadership in rural maternity care, medical education, & global maternal health initiatives aimed at strengthening frontline workforce capability & improving maternal & newborn outcomes in underserved communities.
Clinical Leadership - Locum Rural Generalist Obstetrician & Emergency Medical Officer across rural & remote hospitals in Qld; NT; WA; & NSW | Provide emergency obstetric care, rural maternity support & emergency department services in resource limited settings |  Clinical leadership within small multidisciplinary teams supporting rural workforce capability
Global Maternal Health Leadership - Rural Emergency Obstetric Training (REOT) Instructor – Australian College of Rural & Remote
Medicine | Delivered simulation based obstetric emergency training internationally to strengthen frontline maternity workforce capability | Countries delivered: Democratic Republic of Congo (2023), Botswana (2024), Philippines (2024–present), Nepal (2025).
Quantified Global Health Impact - Delivered obstetric emergency training workshops internationally using REOT simulation based
methodology | Average of 20 maternity providers trained per workshop session with two sessions delivered per country | Estimated 40 clinicians trained per country across four countries – impacting over 160 doctors, nurses & midwives | Training focuses on postpartum haemorrhage management, neonatal resuscitation, shoulder dystocia & team based obstetric  emergency response | Programs aim to reduce preventable maternal and neonatal mortality in resource limited health systems
Rotary Global Health Leadership | Rotary International – Rotary Club of Taree member since 2005 | Club President (2022–2023) | District 9660 International Service  Chair (2026–2027) | Leading international maternal health initiatives combining medical training, partnerships & equipment support to strengthen rural health systems
Education & Qualifications - Fellow – Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM), 2021 | DRANZCOG (Advanced) – Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists | Doctor of Medicine – Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (Top 14 of graduating class) | Bachelor of Science (Psychology) – University of the Philippines Diliman
Professional Memberships
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) | Philippine Australian Medical Association (PAMA) | Rotary International