The Australian College of Midwives

About the College

The Australian College of Midwives is a national, not-for-profit organisation that serves as the peak professional body for midwives in Australia.

The College provides a unified political voice for the midwifery profession, supports midwives to reach their full potential, and sets professional practice and education standards.

The College is committed to be the leading organisation shaping Australian maternity care, to ensure the best possible maternity outcomes for all Australian women.

What does the College do?

We advocate for Midwives through: Actively promoting Midwifery in the media and the community

Lobbying federal and state governments
Representing Midwives interests on all major policy committees
Preparing submissions to relevant government inquiries
Collaborating with other health professionals.

We support Midwives’ professional development through:

Setting national education standards
Organising national and state conferences where Midwives can hear the latest research and network with colleagues
Facilitating local workshops and seminars
Providing professional practice tools and publications

Towards 2015:

College Branches