The Carosika Collaborative was established by a group of interested and passionate people in 2020. The Collaborative belongs to everyone who wants to improve preterm birth outcomes in Aotearoa. We are led by a Steering Group which includes whānau, healthcare professionals, researchers and Carosika Whānau Awhina (Whānau with Lived Experience).

The Collaborative works together to achieve equity for all whānau, aiming to reduce the number of preterm births and improve outcomes for those experiencing preterm birth in Aotearoa. We:

• Work across the spectrum of preterm birth including spontaneous and provider-initiated preterm birth and the prediction, prevention and preparation for preterm birth.
• Work through education and promotion, advocacy and community engagement, research and measurement of impact, and funding and resources.
• Provide clinical guidance for healthcare providers and healthcare services and health information for whānau and the community.
• Advocate for improved preterm birth care in Aotearoa.
• Create strong networks among community and whānau to achieve our goals.