Making the Invisible Visible: Improving the Identification of Maternal Mental Health Risk
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Springbrook Room
| Monday, August 31, 2026 |
| 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM |
Overview
Lyndsey Franklin
Deputy CEO, Registered Midwife
Speaker
Mrs Lyndsey Franklin
Deputy Ceo
Diginostic
Making the Invisible Visible: Improving the Identification of Maternal Mental Health Risk
Biography
Lyndsey Franklin is a registered midwife, perinatal mental health specialist, and Deputy CEO of Diginostic. Throughout her career, she has worked at the intersection of maternity care and mental health services, with a focus on improving outcomes for women during pregnancy and early parenthood. She leads national digital screening programs that support the early identification of mental health concerns and strengthen pathways to care across Australia. Passionate about reducing harm and advancing equity, Lyndsey advocates for health systems that empower women and provide the right support at the right time.