Join us in Launceston for the ACM Tasmania State Conference, a day dedicated to learning, inspiring and connecting with midwifery colleagues.
Under the theme “The Heart of Midwifery”, this year’s program will explore the compassion, skill, advocacy and connection at the core of midwifery. Together, we will reflect on what it means to provide woman-centred care in today’s evolving maternity landscape, while honouring the values that sit at the heart of the profession.
We are delighted to welcome keynote speaker Dr Liz Newnham, who will share her insights and expertise, offering thought-provoking perspectives to inspire and challenge our practice.
Come and reconnect with the heart of what we do!
Program
Speakers
Assoc Prof Elizabeth (Liz) Newnham
Dr. Elizabeth Newnham is Associate Professor of Midwifery at Flinders University and Fellow of the Australian College of Midwives. For over two decades her clinical practice, teaching and research has focused on seeking social justice solutions for humanising birth, including critical analysis of birth discourse and policy, developing care ethics for relational midwifery practice, and examining the effects of technology and environment. Her research findings have been translated into clinical guidelines and cited in international policy. She has published widely and been an invited speaker at events across Europe, the UK, the US and Australia. Published books include Humanising Birth - Solutions for the Global Maternity Crisis, Springer Nature (2025); The Routledge Companion to Gender and Reproduction, Routledge (2025); Towards the humanisation of birth: A study of epidural analgesia and hospital birth culture, Palgrave Macmillan (2018).
Tickets
Early Bird registration is available until 7 September 2026. From 8 September, regular ticket prices apply.
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Early Bird |
Regular |
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$140.00 |
$170.00 |
| Non-Member |
$255.00 |
$315.00 |
| Affiliate Member |
$110.00 |
$140.00 |
| Graduate Member |
$110.00 |
$140.00 |
| Student Member |
$85.00 |
$105.00 |
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Venue Information / Car Parking
The conference is taking place at The Boathouse Launceston. 55a Lindsay St, Invermay TAS 7248 .
There is ample off-street parking at the venue.
Qualify for CPD Hours
Cancellation Policy
We understand that circumstances can change, however ACM has contractual commitments with venues for in person events and as such requires adequate written notice for any cancellations. From 1 January 2024, the following will apply to requests for cancellations/refunds:
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- Full refund provided (minus an admin fee of $75.00) |
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| Cancellation less than 28 days, but more than 14 days |
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- Credit applied to profile for future use (minus an admin fee of $75.00) |
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| Cancellation 14 days or less prior to event date |
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- No credit or refund provided
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Please contact [email protected] regarding any event cancellations. Refunds will only be available if written notice is provided well in advance of the event date.
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