Exciting news - Maternity Coalition NSW Branch is about to be born A lot of work is going on behind the scenes preparing for this momentous event. Maternity Coalition, as most of you know, is a national group working for positive changes in maternity services. Birthing service consumers, mothers, fathers, midwives childbirth educators, activists and any other interested parties please join with us to help implement change.
After the election of office bearers, the number one item on the agenda will be putting together a plan for securing Professional Indemnity insurance to help ensure that the option of having a midwife in private practice care for women through pregnancy, birth and beyond remains a viable possibility. Private midwifery care is on the verge of ceasing to exist. Other items on the agenda (so far) include: The Australian Midwifery Campaign (to achieve for all women the right to choose a midwife as their primary caregiver during pregnancy and birth within the health system [public and private] whether in the community or hospital) and establishing ‘Choices for Childbirth’ evenings. The inaugural meeting is planned for the 21st February 2002. Venue is: 27 Hart Street Dundas NSW 2117. Time 7.30pm Can you please RSVP to Jane Palmer on (02) 9873 1750. An agenda will be emailed to members and interested parties prior to the 21st of February. If you wish for anything to be placed on the agenda - can you let Jane know. Jane Palmer For Maternity Coalition - NSW Branch ABN 82 691 324 728 -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
