Re: [ozmidwifery] Insurance

[Lois Wattis]

Well said, Sally! I'm carrying the draft form of the NMAP and showing it to EVERY person who will listen.  I can't wait for it to be launched officially in August so we can "PUSH FOR BIRTH REFORM".  The strong network formed through this list will be a great instrument to facilitate exposure of the NMAP.  Implementation of NMAP will improve birth options for all women, and the care offered by all midwives wherever they work, not just independent midwives. Regards, Lois   ----- Original Message ----- From: Sally To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 5:45 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Insurance The only exceptions to this are midwifes working with Community Midwifery Program (WA) who hare covered through a contractual arrangement with the health department.   This is such a huge issue and I hope that everyone will get behind the National Maternity Action Plan. If we were able to get this happening the women will have no cost access to a midwife as the primary care giver in the place of birth that suits the woman. The professional indemnity insurance could be covered in a similar way to here in WA and then we will really start to make change here in Australia!!   How active are people being in understanding what the NMAP is all about? Promoting it to clients, activists, colleagues? Lets get behind NMAP and push!   In peace and joy   Sally Westbury