Sophie Rawsthorne

East Gosford, NSW

Bachelor of Midwifery Enabling Pathway: Open Foundation

Sophie is a deeply compassionate person who never stops asking ‘why?’. A sensitive child, Sophie has grown up to experience debilitating mental health challenges throughout her life. However, she never lost her desire to learn or her dream of making the world a better place. In her recovery, she became a volunteer at the Sydney Adventist Hospital, supporting staff caring for patients awaiting scans and renal dialysis. As the pandemic took hold, Sophie transferred to the gift shop, where she listened and empathised with every person who walked through the doors. Sophie has recently been diagnosed with autism and is proud to be a strong advocate for others in this space. By studying Midwifery, Sophie’s goal is to provide the gentle, woman-centred care birthing people from all walks of life deserve. In particular, she hopes to care for women experiencing mental illness during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period to ensure they have the best possible start to motherhood.