Senate Inquiry

[D Staff]

Hello Kathleen I am also of the opinion that we need to use this (senate inquiry) in a positive way and not be bitter and cynical about it. I hope that the committe will be truely overwhelmed with the deluge of information they will recieve and be forced to examine the incredible disparity (bad pun) of birthing services in this country. It will also serve to demonstrate the hard work that is going on all over the country by commited individuals who put women where they belong - at the centre of service provision, recognise birth for what it is - one of womens' most powerful life experiences, acknowlege the important and pivotal role midwives have in woman-centred service provision, and examine the path maternity care is on.   We need to use this carefully, and make sure that women benefit from the information which hopefully will be used to change things for the better. Hey! The millenium is around the corner - let us go into it with panache!  We are midwives - let's do it!!   Lynne Staff