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25/05/2023

ACM welcomes the Senate Inquiry into universal access to reproductive healthcare

ACM welcomes Senate recommendations for access to reproductive healthcare for all Australians.

ACM welcomes the Senate Inquiry into universal access to reproductive healthcare

23/05/2023

Rural doctors and midwives to host critical Think Tank on rural maternity services

The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) and Australian College of Midwives (ACM) will host a critical Rural Maternity Services Think Tank in Canberra.

Rural doctors and midwives to host critical Think Tank on rural maternity services

11/05/2023

New Living Clinical Practice Guidelines for Pregnancy and Post-natal Care

New Living Clinical Practice Guidelines for Pregnancy and Post-natal Care

New Living Clinical Practice Guidelines for Pregnancy and Post-natal Care

9/05/2023

Midwives recognised as key primary health care providers in Federal Budget

ACM welcomes greater recognition of midwives as primary health care providers.

Midwives recognised as key primary health care providers in Federal Budget

5/05/2023

International Day of the Midwife: May 5

Today is International Day of the Midwife; a day to thank and recognise midwives for the incredible work they do every day, working with women and families on their life changing journey to parenthood.

International Day of the Midwife: May 5

30/03/2023

Midwifery is the solution to nationwide crisis

Access to the safe maternity care of a woman’s choice is a basic right that should be universally available to all women in Australia.

Midwifery is the solution to nationwide crisis

27/03/2023

Midwifery peak says “Enough!” in QLD rural birth saga

The ongoing situation, around Central Queensland maternity services challenges, being played out in the media is damaging to women.

Midwifery peak says “Enough!” in QLD rural birth saga

3/02/2023

It’s time for change – Midwives welcome Taskforce’s vision

The Australian College of Midwives commends the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce report reflecting the pivotal reforms needed in healthcare.

It’s time for change – Midwives welcome Taskforce’s vision

2/02/2023

Midwifery Continuity of Care benefits everyone

Midwifery Continuity of Care (CoC) is the evidence based, gold standard of care for mothers and babies and the additional benefits to the midwifery workforce are now clear.

Midwifery Continuity of Care benefits everyone

17/01/2023

The Australian College of Midwives Student Membership Fees Waived

The Australian College of Midwives (ACM) has waived Student Membership fees for an initial two year period from 1st January 2023.

The Australian College of Midwives Student Membership Fees Waived

20/12/2022

The Australian College of Midwives appoints Chief Midwife

The Australian College of Midwives (ACM) announces Alison Weatherstone as the successful Chief Midwife candidate.

The Australian College of Midwives appoints Chief Midwife

8/12/2022

RANZCOG and ACM statement on birth partners

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) and the Australian College of Midwives (ACM) acknowledge the important role a support person can play for a woman* giving birth.

RANZCOG and ACM statement on birth partners

22/11/2022

WA Midwifery Workforce Shortage Unworkable

The Australian College of Midwives calls for solutions to the significant midwifery workforce shortage in Western Australia.

WA Midwifery Workforce Shortage Unworkable

8/11/2022

NSW Midwifery Workforce Overworked and Undervalued

ACM joins with midwives in NSW, calling for safety and quality to be adequately addressed.

NSW Midwifery Workforce Overworked and Undervalued

25/10/2022

ACM 2022-23 Federal Budget Update - Midwifery

The Australian Government 2022-23 Federal Budget was handed down on 25th October. The Australian College of Midwives provide a short overview of Budget measures which are relevant to the midwifery profession and for Health more broadly.

ACM 2022-23 Federal Budget Update - Midwifery

20/10/2022

ACT Quiz Night

The ACT Quiz Night raised $20 000 for West Timor in celebration of the life of Dr Peter Scott.

ACT Quiz Night

6/10/2022

2022 ACM National Conference

The ACM National Conference was held in Cairns from 13-15 September.

2022 ACM National Conference

1/10/2022

2022 Award Winners

The 2022 ACM Midwifery Award winners were announced at the National Conference Gala Dinner.

2022 Award Winners

26/09/2022

ACM and RANZCOG – Joint statement on DBSH

The Australian College of Midwives and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) have issued a joint statement with regards to discrimination, bullying, sexual harassment and harassment (DBSH)

ACM and RANZCOG – Joint statement on DBSH

31/08/2022

ACM WELCOMES VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT’S MIDWIFERY SUPPORT PACKAGE

The Australian College of Midwives (ACM) joins the worldwide condemnation of the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces and offers our heartfelt support to midwives supporting women and families through horrific circumstances.

ACM WELCOMES VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT’S MIDWIFERY SUPPORT PACKAGE