straight back at ya on the Tone Justine. there are more than just you and
yours working to enhance midwifery ( even if MC is a consumer organization
not a midwifery one) . I too put in hours of unpaid work ( not tax
deductible) on top of my paid midwifery work and even though I only have 4
children not 6 I'm sure you can appreciate we are all in a similar position
when it comes to families.
I have been involved MC and have been involved through infosheets as I'm
sure you well know. However you seem to be under the impression that no
questioning on this subject is "allowed"
I am also well aware of your tract record Justine and you are making this
unnecessarily personal I wasn't for one minute questioning anyone's
integrity. I was under the impression that the quote was written by someone
active in the MC of course I could be wrong I wouldn't embarrass them any
further even if they were.
"If we all work together we can effectively lobby for systemic change whilst
we support and empower women through individual advocacy."
I agree, all of us doing what we believe to be the right thing.
Lisa Barrett
----- Original Message -----
From: "Justine Caines" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "OzMid List" <ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au>
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 10:44 PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: Maternity coalition
Dear All
Jo and Deb, thanks for your respones.
Lisa I am sorry you are unaware of what MC does.
Just so you know. I have 15 years experience as an advocate and lobbyist
and post graduate qualifications in the field.
Advocacy and lobbying are co-dependent.
In fact when MC sets up a local branch or group and engages in lobbying we
must have local women who want us to advocate for them personally (or
local
health authorities will most often respond by saying there is no demand.
In your message you said:
This is something I read on a public forum about the MC,
"Lobbying is a pretty dispassionate job and advocacy work can get in the
way of effective lobbying"
I would be surprised if this came from an active MCer, more likely someone
who did not know or appreciate what we do. I find lobbying very
challenging
and advocacy essential to keep us relevant and representative.
MC needs a diverse range of people to support the many facets of its work.
\> Lisa for the record. I had one baby when I joined MC 7 years ago. I
know
have 6! I am acutely aware of the challenges of volunteer community work
whilst raising a family. Unlike midwives, this is not my profession, I
cannot claim tax deductions for attending conferences etc.
I am seriously considering lobbying/ providing media advice for money!
It would be nice to receive a supportive even if enquiring e-mail Lisa.
Your tone is not welcoming to those who have given so much to the
enhancement of midwifery in Australia.
In solidarity
Justine Caines
National President
Maternity Coalition Inc
PO Box 625
SCONE NSW 2329
Ph: (02) 65453612
Fax: (02)65482902
Mob: 0408 210273
E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.maternitycoalition.org.au
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