YOUR VOICE IS NEEDED!
Australian Living Guidelines for the Management of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
RDS is a breathing condition affecting many babies born prematurely because their lungs are not fully developed. These new Australian Guidelines will bring together the best evidence to support doctors and nurses caring for babies with RDS across the country with the goal of improving outcomes and ensuring more consistent, high-quality care that meets the needs of both babies and their families.
Parents, carers, adults born prematurely and people with diverse community perspectives will join health professionals and researchers on the Guideline Development Group (GDG). Your perspective is essential to making sure these Guidelines work in the real world and truly meet the needs of families.
What’s involved:
• Participating in virtual meetings (eight meetings over 2026–2027, each up to 2 hours)
• Reviewing documents and providing feedback between meetings
• Sharing your experience to help shape guideline recommendations and how they’re put into practice
*Important: Community members on the GDG will be reimbursed for their time and expertise.
More information is available in the Expression of Interest Form.
