I personally am terribly reluctant to make much comment - but in this instance feel compelled Presenting a united front is important, but the reality appears to be that we have had different and at times passionate and very dynamic actions being taken by various groups involved with the current PI crisis. Whilst we are witnessing the DEMISE of many IPM's practices, careers and incomes along with many women's rights to birth choices, I believe we have seen very little cohesive strategies or actions. ACMI has been deafening with its silence - although I know not activity - IPM's are struggling to achieve resolution through ASIM (Australian Society of Independent Midwives) in conjunction with Maternity Coalition and Homebirth Australia. But it appears that not all bodies seem to have achieved the cohesive direction that truly would mean a united front that could only benefit all in achieving the right gains. Secondly, I do believe it is important for individuals to be able to air their opinion in a safe and protected environment - should someone have a beef with an individual take it up individually - NOT in this very very public arena (whether it is meant to or not it can be seen as a cheap shot) To true unity in birth Marie Heath
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of ACMI President Sent: Friday, 30 August 2002 9:25 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Presenting a united front Dear Andrea, Thanks for this - to suggest that I am devastated by this article is a complete understatement, and Robyn is not even a member!! Anyway those are the breaks - we are still continuing to move forward with the insurance and we had a big meeting a couple of weeks ago with the universities, nurses boards etc of Vic and SA Will keep you posted - (please do not distribute this email) Cheers Vanessa ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrea Quanchi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "ozmidwifery" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2002 11:20 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Presenting a united front > I have just been shown the weekend paper that had an article about > independent midwives in it. Robyn Thompson put forward a confident > picture of not being defeated by the withdrawal of insurance but what > I found distressing was the need of another midwife to bag the ACMI in > public. (Personally I believe the executive have /are continuing to > try and do every thing they can to negotiate insurance of behalf of > members who are practicing independently) but even if you don't > believe this then the place to take it up is surely with the executive > rather than in the paper. Members bagging our professional > organisation in public must damage the organisations credibility in > the eyes of the very people we need to influence if we are ever to > make inroads on this front. > > I understand as well as anybody the frustration those practicing > independently without insurance but lets vent our frustration together > but present a united front to the public. > > Andrea Quanchi > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
