Hi I'm one of a number of volunteer committee members from the Launceston Birth Centre. The Launceston Birth Centre was established about 20 years ago to provide women with birthing choices outside of the hospital (home birth and birth centre births). The service is independent (non government) and does not receive any government funding. Very recently the independent midwives associated with the Birth Centre found they were not covered by professional indemnity insurance. We are trying to find out what is happening in other states about this issue, particularly in relation to midwives who practice in the community. What are the options for midwives insuring themselves (collectively or individually)? What are other state governments doing about this issue (eg funding services to pay insurance, temporarily employing midwives etc)? What are the requirements in other states in relation to the Nursing Act and professional indemnity? Any information or leads would be very gratefully accepted. Thanks.
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