DrGlenys Frank

Dr Glenys Frank is a Senior Midwifery Lecturer and researcher, at Deakin University.

Previously, Glenys worked as a Midwifery Lecturer and researcher, at the University of Canberra. Glenys completed her PhD at the University of Technology (UTS), in Sydney. Her topic was the maternity experience of women seeking asylum, in Australia. She is passionate about preparing students to provide equitable, accessible care for marginalised pregnant women.

With a background in Midwifery and Public Health, Glenys has a strong interest in midwifery education, migrant, refugee and asylum-seeking women’s health, clinical ethics and qualitative research. Glenys has extensive experience as a clinical midwife, childbirth educator, health program development and management. She has worked as a midwife for the Royal Women’s Hospital and Western Health in Melbourne.

In addition, Glenys has a Master of Public Health, from La Trobe University.