Purpose
Under section 162F of the Health Act: Conduct study, research and analysis into the incidence and causes of maternal deaths, still-births and the deaths of children in Victorian who die less than 18 years of age and to collect information, including personal and health information, for this purpose; Conduct a perinatal data collection unit; Provide information for the education and instruction in medical theory and practice in obstetrics and paediatrics for registered medical practitioners and nurses; Consider, investigate and report on any other matters in respect of obstetric and paediatric mortality and morbidity referred to the Council by the Minister or the Secretary; and Publish an annual report of the Council's research and activities.