Gwendolyn Devoy, Author at The Law Office of Conrad Curry

Sovereign Birthing: Dangerous Practices Risk Lives

Trigger warning: Birth trauma, neonatal and infant death

The rise of unqualified “birthkeepers” in Australia’s birthing community is putting mothers and babies at risk. These so-called “sovereign” birth practitioners promote birthing practices that reject medical intervention, often charging thousands for …

Hope for Early Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month takes place every February, with an aim of educating the public and advocating for those impacted by Australia’s deadliest female cancer.

Cancer Australia estimates that 1 in 87 women will develop ovarian cancer by the time …

Vital Labour Test Discontinued

Critical Test Discontinued, Putting Rural Pregnant Women at Risk

A vital test used to detect signs of premature labour is being discontinued, raising concerns for pregnant women in rural and remote areas. The decision by the US-based manufacturer, Hologic, to …

Case Study: Fragile X Wrongful Birth Claim

Conrad Curry and the team at The Law Office of Conrad Curry recently settled a large claim for damages for wrongful birth for the parents of two young boys born with Fragile X Syndrome.

Wrongful Birth Actions

Fragile X Syndrome …

Client Story- Joyce

Joyce had suffered from pain in her hip for a number of years and had undergone multiple surgeries in an attempt to reduce her discomfort. One of these surgeries was a hip replacement procedure which unfortunately resulted in one of …

Coronial inquest into death of seven year old child from sepsis

In April 2021 7-year-old Aishwarya Aswath was admitted to Perth Children’s Hospital with symptoms including headache, high temperature, fever, lethargy and rigid hands and feet. Despite her parents’ plea to escalate medical care as her condition deteriorated, Aishwarya sadly died …

Healthcare access inequity for rural and remote Australians

It is becoming more and more apparent that Australians living in rural and regional areas often find it difficult to access the medical care they need. For rural Australians trying to access specialist medical services, the lack of appropriate health …

Staff Stories: Gwendolyn Devoy

I grew up in Newcastle and spent my childhood doing typically Novocastrian things- spending summer days on the beach and passing the time with my friends. But I was very lucky to have parents who recognised the importance of showing …