Professor Sadie Geraghty

PhD, MEd, MMid, BSc (Hons), BA (Hons), RM, Registered Midwife

National Head of Discipline (Midwifery)

Email: sadie.geraghty@nd.edu.au
Phone: 9433 0756

  • Biography

    Sadie has a background in clinical midwifery, midwifery workforce issues, and has an interest in Indigenous birth cultures.

  • Teaching areas

    PhD and Master degree supervision

  • Research expertise and supervision

    • Doctor of Philosophy. Working in Indigenous primary health care:  a continuous, interconnected, and multifaceted journey for health professionals. Charles Darwin University. 2017 – 2019.
    • Doctor of Philosophy. Factors affecting Ghanaian midwives’ ability to provide quality midwifery care: A Glaserian Grounded Theory study. Edith Cowan University. 2016 – 2020.
    • Doctor of Philosophy. Improving processes for implementing evidence-based practice in midwifery: Development of an eTool (KIT) for midwives. Edith Cowan University. 2017 – 2021.
    • Master of Philosophy. Would the implementation of a new test method for Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonization be a strategic tool among Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) patients to prevent Early Onset of Sepsis (EOS) in their babies. Edith Cowan University. 2018 – 2021.
    • Doctor of Philosophy. Breech in conduct: Midwifery continuity of care models and breech birth – Workplace Issues faced by midwives in attempting to facilitate vaginal breech birth. Edith Cowan University. 2017 – 2021.
    • Doctor of Philosophy. Ethical dichotomies: A feminist participatory action research of women’s experiences of maternity care. Edith Cowan University. 2020 – 2023.

  • Books

  • Journal articles and proceedings

    • Crossan, K., Geraghty, S., & Balding, K. (2023). Where is the evidence? The use of gender-neutral language within the maternity setting: A narrative literature review. British Journal of Midwifery,31(9),
    • Bull, A., Bayes, S., & Geraghty, S. (2023). Single registered midwives contributing care for general patients:   A scoping study. The Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 40(2), 15-22, https://doi.org/10.37464/2023.402.725
    • Davis, S., Bayes, S., Geraghty, S., & Bloxsome, D. (2023). Clearing the way for change: Development of a tool to identify barriers and enablers to practice in innovation in midwifery. A Participatory Action Research study. European Journal of Midwifery, 7(1), https://doi.org/10.18332/ejm/157459
    • Buchanan, K., Newnham, L., Whitehead, L., & Geraghty, S. (2023).  Woman-centred ethics: A feminist participatory action research. Midwifery, 117, 103577. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2022.103577
    • Wang, C., Geraghty, S., Fox-Harding, C., & Wang, C. (2022). Effects of a nurse-led, multi-centred community-based Tai Chi program on improving quality of life, physical function, and mental wellbeing of women with breast cancer: protocol for a single-blind, double-armed, randomized controlled trial. Women’s Health, https://doi.org/10.1177/17455057221127813
    • Geraghty, S., Oliver, K., & Wang, C. (2022). Working from Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic for Midwifery and Nursing Academics. British Journal of Midwifery, 30(10), 546-553. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2022.30.10.546
    • Buchanan, K., Newnham, E., Geraghty, S., & Whitehead, L. (2022). Navigating midwifery solidarity: A Feminist participatory action research framework. Women and Birth Journal, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2022.06.004
    • Wang, C., Lo, J., Geraghty, S., & Hong Yang, A.W. (2022). Effects of Tai Chi on the quality of life, mental wellbeing, and physical function of adults with chronic diseases: protocol for a single-blind two-armed, randomised controlled trial. PLOS One Journal, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0270212
    • Morris, S., Geraghty, S., & Sundin, D. (2022). Breech presentation management: A critical review of leading  clinical practice guidelines. Women and Birth, 35(3), 23342.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2021.06.011
    • Pangerl, S., Sundin, D., & Geraghty, S. (2022). Adherence to Screening and Management Guidelines for Maternal Group B Streptococcus Colonization in Pregnancy. Journal of Advanced Nursing, http://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15249
    • Oliver, K., & Geraghty, S. (2022). A pilot study exploring midwives’ job satisfaction: Is being of service to women the key? European Journal of Midwifery, https://doi.org/10.18332/ejm/146087
    • Morris, S., Geraghty, S., & Sundin, D. (2022). Women’s experiences of breech birth decision making: An integrated review. European Journal of Midwifery, 6(2), https://doi.org/10.18332/ejm/143875
    • Buchanan, K., Davison, C., Newnham, E., Ireson, D., & Geraghty, S. (2022). Care ethics framework for midwifery practice: A scoping review. Nursing Ethics, http://doi.org/10.1177/09697330221073996
    • Ismaila, Y., Bayes., S & Geraghty, S. (2021). Midwives’ strategies for coping with barriers to providing quality maternal and neonatal care: A Glaserian Grounded Theory study. BMC Health Service Research Journal, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-07049-0
    • Ismaila, Y., Bayes, S., & Geraghty, S. (2021). Understanding the barriers to Ghanaian midwives' ability to    provide quality care: Using classic Grounded Theory Methodology in a new context. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2021.100374
    • Geraghty, S., & Hari, R., & Oliver, K. (2021). Using Social Media in Contemporary Nursing: Risks and Benefits. British Journal of Nursing, 30(18), https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2021.30.18.1078
    • Sweeting, P., Pearce, M., Geraghty, S., & Duddle, M. (2021). Peripheral Thermometry: Agreement between non-touch infrared vs traditional modes in an adult population. Journal of Advance Nursing, http://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14985
    • Ismail. Y., Bayes, S., & Geraghty, S. (2021). Barriers to quality midwifery care: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative data. International Journal of Childbirth, 11(3), http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/IJCBIRTH-D-20-00037
    • Hari, R., & Geraghty, S. (2021). Clinical supervisors’ perspectives of factors influencing clinical learning experience of nursing students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds during placement: a qualitative study. Nurse Education Today, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104934
    • Morris, S., Geraghty, S., & Sundin, D. (2021). Development of a Breech-Specific Integrated Care Pathway for Pregnant Women: Mixed Methods Study Protocol. JMIR Research Protocols Journal, 10(2), e23514.http://doi.org/10.2196/23514
    • Merton, V., Guerin, A., & Geraghty, S. (2021). Tips, Tricks and Tales: Midwifery student’s experiences of organising a midwifery conference. The Student Midwife Journal, 1(1), 29-32.
    • Morris, s., Geraghty, S., & Sundin, D. (2021). Women’s experiences of breech birth and disciplinary power. Journal of Advanced Nursing, https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14832
    • Pangerl, S., Sundin, D., & Geraghty, S. (2021). Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) screening during labour compared to the conventional culture swabs and the impact of antibiotic use. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 25(2), 257-267. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-020-03113-z
    • Geraghty, S., Davison, C., DeLeo, A., & Bloxsome, D. (2020). Do midwifery International clinical placements influence students’ practice and employment decisions? Women and Birth Journal, 33(2), 199-204.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2019.03.003
    • DeLeo, A., Bayes, S., Butt, J & Geraghty, S. (2020). Midwifery leaders' views on the factors considered crucial to implementing evidence-based practice. Women and Birth, 34(1), 22-29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2020.08.013
    • Ismail, Y., Bayes, S., & Geraghty, S. (2020). 'Going off track': The consequences of barriers to Ghanaian midwives’ ability to provide quality care. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. http://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-29200/v1
    • DeLeo, A., Bayes, S., Bloxsome, D., Butt, J., & Geraghty, S., (2020). Implementing evidence into midwifery practice: Midwifery leader’s views about what helps and what hinders clinical innovation. Research Square, http://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-37978/v1
    • Jarvis, G., & Geraghty, S. (2020). Importance of Vitamin D in the antenatal period for maternal wellbeing. The British Journal of Midwifery, 28(6), 353-358. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2020.28.6.353
    • DeLeo, A., Bayes, S., Butt, J., & Geraghty, S. (2020). Mapping the process from evidence to practice: Midwifery leaders’ views on the factors considered crucial to implementing evidence-based practice. Women and Birth, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2020.08.013
    • Ismail, Y., Bayes, S & Geraghty, S. (2020). Doing magic with very little: barriers to Ghanaian midwives ability to provide quality maternal and neonatal care. International Journal Childbirth, 9(4), 211- 224. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/IJCBirth-D-19-00028
    • Bull, A., Dube, M., Geraghty, S., N, Budiani., N, Mahayati., G., Utarini., N, Sriasih., Arini, K., Adnyani, S., & Noviani, N. (2020). Facilitating midwifery students on an international placement: Clinical facilitator perspectives. Nurse Education in Practice, 48, 102869. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2020.102869
    • Kuliukas, L., Bayes, S., Geraghty, S., Bradfield, Z., Davison, C. (2020). Graduating Midwifery Students preferred Model of Practice and First Job Decisions: A Qualitative Study.  Women and Birth, 34(1), 61-68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2020.07.005
    • DeLeo, A., Bayes, S., Bloxsome, D., Butt, J., & Geraghty, S. (2020). Implementing evidence into everyday practice: Midwifery leaders’ views about what helps and hinders clinical innovation. Implementation Science Communications Journal, http://dx.doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-37978/v1
    • Dube, M., Geraghty, S., Bull, A., Arini, K., Adnyani, S., Noviani, N., N, Budiani., N, Mahayati., G., Utarini., & N, Sriasih. (2020). Shared learning on an international clinical placement: Promoting symbiotic midwifery practice knowledge. Women and Birth, 33(6), E558-E566. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2019.11.006
    • Geraghty, S., Bromley, A., Bull, A., Dube, M., & Turner, C. (2019). Millennial midwifery: Online connectivity in midwifery education. Nurse Education in Practice, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2019.07.008
    • Bull, A., & Geraghty, S. (2019). The power of online connectivity: is the future of Australia's midwifery education a flexible online learning experience? Women and Birth, 32(S19). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2019.07.204
    • Geraghty, S. (2019). Perinatal mental illness and the midwifery role. British Journal of Midwifery, 27(10), 609. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2019.27.10.609
    • DeLeo, A., Geraghty, S., Bayes, J., & Butt, J. (2019). Midwives use of best available evidence in practice: An integrative review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 28(23/24), 4225-4235. http://doi.dx.org/doi:10.1111/jocn.15027
    • Curnow, E., & Geraghty, S. (2019). Chiropractic care of the pregnant woman and neonate. British Journal of Midwifery, 28(5), 284-287. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2019.27.5.284
    • Ireland, S., Montgomery-Anderson, R., & Geraghty, S. (2019). Indigenous Doulas: A literature review exploring their role and practice. Midwifery, 31(75),52-58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2019.04.005
    • Doleman, G., Geraghty, S., & De Leo, A. (2019). Midwifery student's perceptions of caring for substance-using pregnant women. Nurse Education Today, 76(5), 26-30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2019.01.027
    • Gilsenan, S., & Geraghty, S. (2019). Are there any benefits using the Valsalva manoeuvre during the second stage of labour? The Practising Midwife, 22(1), 20-23.
    • Geraghty, S., Doleman, G., and DeLeo, A. (2018). Midwives’ attitudes towards pregnant women using substances: informing a care pathway. Women and Birth Journal, 32(4), e477-e482. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2018.09.007
    • Atkinson, J., Geraghty, S., & Bayes, S. (2018). Weaving Midwifery Student’s Reflections. Women and Birth, 31(4),  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2018.08.122
    • Davison, C., Geraghty, S., & Dobbs, K. (2018). The F word: Midwifery students’ understanding of feminism. British Journal of Midwifery, 26(11), 731-737. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2018.26.11
    • Davis, S., Bayes, S., & Geraghty, S. (2018). The development of a midwifery specific tool to enable midwives to identify barriers and enablers to change within the midwifery clinical setting. Women and Birth, 31, S50-S51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2018.08.150
    • Newlan, L., & Geraghty, S. (2018). Efficacy of Oral Glucose Tolerance Testing of Pregnant Women Post Bariatric Surgery. British Journal of Midwifery, 26(11), 704-707. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2018.26.11.704
    • Geraghty, S., Speelman, C., & Bayes, S. (2019). Fighting A Losing Battle: Midwives Experiences of Workplace Stress. Women and Birth Journal, 32(3), e297-e306. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2018.07.012
    • O'Connor, A., Geraghty, S., & De Leo, A. (2018). Suicidal Ideation in the Perinatal Period: A Systematic Review. Mental Health & Prevention Journal, 12, 67-75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhp.2018.10.002
    • Morris, S., Geraghty, S., & Sundin, D. (2018). Moxibustion: an alternative option for breech presentation. British Journal of Midwifery, 26(7), 440 – 445. https://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2018.26.7.440
    • Arabiat, D., Whitehead, L., Al Jabery, M. A., Darawad, M., Geraghty, S., & Halasa, S. (2018). Newborn Care Practices of Mothers in Arab Societies: Implication for Infant Welfare. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 30(3), 260-267. https://doi.org/10.1177/1043659618794256
    • Geraghty, S., & Oliver, K. (2018). In the shadow of the Ivory Tower: Experiences of Nurses and Midwives Undertaking PhDs. Nurse Education Today, 65, 35 – 40. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2018.02.017
    • Nel, S., & Geraghty, S. (2018). Are Midwifery Students Adequately Prepared for Vaginal Breech Birth in Clinical Practice? British Journal of Midwifery, 23(3), 145-149. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2018.26.3.145
    • Stokes. T., & Geraghty, S. (2018). Pre-eclampsia: Praxis and Application. British Journal of Midwifery, 26(1), 8-12. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2018.26.1.8
    • Davison, C., Geraghty, S., & Morris, S. (2018). Midwifery students understanding and knowledge of normal birth before delivery of curriculum. Midwifery, 58, 77-82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2017.12.015
    • De Leo, A., & Geraghty S. (2017). iMidwife: Midwifery students use of smartphone technology as a mediated educational tool. Contemporary Nurse Journal, 54(4-5), 522-531. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10376178.2017.1416305
    • Wright, C., & Geraghty, S. (2017). Gastroschisis: A Review of Practice. British Journal of Midwifery, 25(12), 755 – 760. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2017.25.12.755
    • Wang, C., & Geraghty, S. (2017). Casual for a Cause: Exploring the Employment Status of Nursing in Australia and China. International Journal of Nursing Sciences, 4(4), 437-440. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2017.09.005
    • Wright, C., & Geraghty, S. (2017). Are Male Partners of Pregnant Women Treated Negatively? Midwifery Students Perception. British Journal of Midwifery, 26(9), 631- 637. https://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2017.25.10.631
    • Nel, S., & Geraghty, S. (2017). Amphetamine use in pregnancy: Perinatal approaches to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes. British Journal of Midwifery, 25(9), 552-555. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2017.25.9.552
    • Fowler, A., Baker, M., & Geraghty, S. (2017). Is faculty practice valuable? The experience of Western Australian nursing and midwifery academics undertaking faculty clinical practice: A discussion paper. Nurse Education in Practice, 26, 91-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2017.07.005
    • Oliver, S., & Geraghty, S. (2017). Genital Herpes: Silent but not ignored. Nurse Prescribing, 15(8), 391-394. https://dx.doi.org/10.12968/npre.2017.15.8.391
    • Knol, F., & Geraghty, S. (2017). Midwifery students and routine discussion of birth experience in the early postnatal period in hospital. The British Journal of Midwifery, 25(6), 380-385. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2017.25.6.380
    • Geraghty, S., & Davison, C. (2017). Providing sun safety advice:  The midwife’s role. The British Journal of Midwifery, 25(6), 354-356. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2017.25.6.354
    • Nel, S., & Geraghty, S. (2017). Domperidone as a galactagogue: A case for approval? Nurse Prescribing, 15(6), 2-6. https://dx.doi.org/10.12968/npre.2017.15.6.282
    • Wright, C., & Geraghty, S. (2017). Barriers to implementing diagnostic domestic violence screening. The Practising Midwife, 20(5), 8 – 11.
    • DeLeo, A., & Geraghty, S. (2017). Water as non-pharmacological pain management in labour. The Practising Midwife, 20(3), e-pub. http://www.practisingmidwife.co.uk/tpmindex.php?p1=articles&p2=1922
    • Doyle, L., & Geraghty, S. (2017). Bugs, babies and birthing:  midwifery management of sepsis. African Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health, 11(1), 13-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/ajmw.2017.11.1.13
    • Wright, C., & Geraghty, S. (2017). Uterotonics for post-partum haemorrhage. Nurse Prescribing, 15(1), 23-26. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/npre.2017.15.1.23
    • Doyle, L., Geraghty, S., & Folan, M. (2016). Epilepsy in pregnancy: Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. The British Journal of Midwifery,24(12), 830-835. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2016.24.12.830
    • Rive, L., & Geraghty, S. (2016). Asthma in Pregnancy: A Clinical Update. The Practising Midwife. 19(9), 26-28.
    • Wright, C., & Geraghty, S. (2016). Mind over Matter: Inside Hypnobirthing. A Journal of Clinical Neuroscience and Psychopathology. http://dx.doi.org/10.5350/Sleep.Hypn.2016.18.0120
    • Geraghty, S., Lauva, M., & Oliver, K. (2016). Reconstructing Compassion: Should compassion be taught as part of the curriculum? The British Journal of Nursing, 25(15), 9-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2016.25.15.836
    • De Leo, A., & Geraghty, S. (2016). Thalassemia in Pregnancy: Contemporary care for a timeless disease. British Journal of Midwifery, 24(8), 2–4. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2016.24.8.567
    • HaKyung, M., & Geraghty, S. (2016). Yummy Mummies: exploring sexuality in the antenatal and postnatal period. The Practising Midwife, 19(6), 27-29.
    • Geraghty, S., & Godwin, H. (2016). Evaluating postgraduate midwifery students' experiences of an innovative model of blended learning. The British Journal of Midwifery, 24(1), 12-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2016.24.1.60
    • Bicheno, S., & Geraghty, S. (2015). Exploring the Professional Issue of Group B Streptococcus Screening in Pregnancy. International Journal of Childbirth, 5(4), 224-228. https://doi.org/10.1891/2156-5287.5.4.224
    • Geraghty, S., & Lauva, M. (2015). Keeping the shining roads open: intuition in midwifery practice. The Practising Midwife, 18(10), 42-45.
    • Geraghty, S., Godwin, H., & Oliver, K. (2015). Balancing the risks and benefits of sun exposure for infants: Skin protection and Vitamin D uptake. Journal of Health Visiting, 3(6), 314 – 320. https://doi.org/10.12968/johv.2015.3.6.314
    • Geraghty, S., Bayes, S., & Hart, A. (2015). African immigrants parents understanding of their teenager’s newly diagnosed diabetes status in Western Australia. Australian Nursing & Midwifery Journal, 22(11), 39.
    • Grier, G., & Geraghty, S. (2015). Intimate partner violence and pregnancy: How midwives can listen to silenced women. The British Journal of Midwifery, 23(6), 164-168. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2015.23.6.412
    • Grier, G., & Geraghty, S. (2015). ‘Mind Matters: Developing skills and knowledge in postnatal depression. The British Journal of Midwifery, 23(2), 10 – 14. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2015.23.2.110
    • Geraghty, S. (2015). Reaching out: caring for women prisoners in Western Australia. The Practising Midwife, 18(1), 26 – 28.
    • Geraghty, S., Bayes, S., McLaurin, R., & O’Connor, A. (2013). Papanicoloau smear uptake among substance-using mothers in Western Australia. British Journal of Midwifery, 21(12), 710 – 714. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2013.21.12.868
    • Geraghty, S., & McLaurin, R. (2012). Placenta Praevia, Placental Abruption and Amphetamine use in pregnancy: A case study.  Women & Birth Journal, 26(2), 138-142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2012.11.002
    • Geraghty, S., & Dixon, C. (2012). The use of Naltrexone in pregnancy in opiate-dependent mothers. British Journal of Midwifery, 20(5), 41-44. https://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2012.20.7.503
    • Geraghty, S. (2012). Outback Angel. Sydney: D Publishing, Dymocks. Harding, D., Yap. S., Vine, L., Geraghty, S., Nazareth, S., Hamilton, D., Cheng, W. (2011) Hepatitis C in pregnancy in Western Australia: a cross-sectional study. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 26(4), 104 – 105.
    • Harding, D.J., Geraghty, S., Nazareth, S., Hamilton, D., & Cheng, W. (2011). Hepatitis C in Pregnancy in Western Australia. Poster session presented at the Gastroenterology Society of Australia Conference. October. Gold Coast, QLD.
    • O'Conner, A., & Geraghty, S. (2011). Dark side of the womb: Vitamin D status amongst pregnant drug and/or alcohol using women in Western Australia. Abstract presented at Women's Hospitals Australasia (WHA) Annual Conference, November. Adelaide, Australia.
    • Geraghty, S. (2010). Midwife of the Year in WA. Australian Midwifery News, December issue.
    • Bell, L., Geraghty, S., McLaurin, R., & Bayes, S. (2010). Pregnancy care for drug and alcohol misusing Western Australian childbearing women: The ‘WANDAS’ Women and Newborn Drug and Alcohol Service. Australian Midwifery News, September Issue.
    • Geraghty, S., & Bayes, S. (2009). An Australian Perspective: The Art of Being with Students. The Journal of Continuing Nurse Education, 40(1), 33-37. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20090101-06

  • Original creative works

    Outback Angel

  • Professional affiliations

    • Editorial Board Member for The British Journal of Midwifery
    • Australian College of Midwives
    • Nursing and Midwifery Council UK

  • Community engagement

    • Established and coordinated the first ever antenatal clinic within a maximum-security prison for women in Western Australia (2009 – 2011).
    • Co-organiser of Midwifery Moving Forward Conferences 2015 & 2018 (ECU) and 2019 (CDU): responsible for organising venue / program & speakers / abstracts / catering / market stalls / registration.

  • Awards

    • Awarded Metropolitan Midwife of the Year in WA (Oct 2010 – 2011)
    • Awarded Nurse/Midwife of the Year in WA (2011)
    • Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2016) - For innovation and excellence in the teaching of the Master of Midwifery Practice

  • Other

    Grants

    • Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Seed Grant. (2023). The University of Notre Dame Australia. Western Australia. Development and support of midwifery programs. Geraghty, S., Balding, K., McChlery, S., Buchanan, K., Reynolds, H., Mackay, A., Crossan, K., Hay, S., & Watts, N. $5,000 The Rosemary Norman Foundation. Ross-Adjie, G., & Geraghty, S. (2023). Breastfeeding outcomes and related attitudes and behaviours in Australian women. $110,000
    • Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland. Ryder, M., Connolly, M., Brenner, M., Geraghty, S., Browne, F., Prendergast, M., Larkin, J., Furlong, E., & Curtin, M. (2022). University College Dublin. A review of Irish nursing and midwifery undergraduate education programmes leading to registration. €64,000 ($98,251 AUD)
    • Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Seed Grant. (2021). The University of Notre Dame Australia. Western Australia. The Art of Cultural Safety: Decolonising Pedagogy.  Geraghty, S., Buchanan, K., Knapp, N., McChlery, S., Balding, K., & Hogan, R. $5,000
    • Vice Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence. Edith Cowan University. Western Australia. (2016). Geraghty, S. $5,000
    • Open Access Scheme. Edith Cowan University. (2016). ‘Fighting a losing battle’: A Glaserian Ground Theory of midwives’ workplace stress. Geraghty, S. $5,000
    • Strategic Initiative Funds (SIF). Edith Cowan University. Western Australia. (2017). The impact of an antenatal decision-making skills development intervention on women’s intrapartum decision-making confidence and satisfaction: A sequential mixed methods study. A study for the development and implementation of an Integrated Care Pathway (ICP) for alcohol and substance using women during pregnancy. Midwives’ evaluation of their practice environment and its' impact on their intention to stay. Geraghty, S. $18,880.00
    • Australian Research Council Rainmaker Grant. Charles Darwin University, Northern Territory, Australia. (2019). Is using an immersive virtual reality (VR) teaching approach an effective modality for distance education. Gray, M., Geraghty, S., Hartz, D., Bromley, A., Andersen, P., Dunn, P., Downer, T. & Hanson, J.  $7,500
    • National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE). Charles Darwin University, Northern Territory, Australia. (2019). Using 3D technology to provide equity in blended and online education. Gray, M., Geraghty, S., Hartz, D., Bromley, A., Andersen, P., Dunn, P., Downer, T. & Hanson, J. $40,000.00  Iolanthe Midwifery Trust. United Kingdom. (2001). Awarded a grant to undertake homebirth in Sydney, Australia. Geraghty, S. £3,000 ($ 5,275 AUD).