RE: [ozmidwifery] Great News for NT Women

[Sally Westbury]

Title: Great News for NT Women

That is totally brilliant   Sally Westbury Homebirth Midwife   "It takes courage to remain a true advocate for women, challenging authority and sacrificing social and professional acceptance. It takes courage for a woman to choose a caregiver who will truly advocate for and empower her."    -Judy Slome Cohain -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Justine Caines Sent: Thursday, 18 November 2004 12:34 AM To: OzMid List; MC NSW Branch Subject: [ozmidwifery] Great News for NT Women   Dear All It seems that Maternity Coalition women and midwives have done it! Today the NT Health Minister, Toyne  launched a comprehensive package of reform for NT maternity services and indemnity for Independent midwives (of which the NT Gov will cover).  I can’t attach the release and it is not yet on the website, but for those interested in looking later here is the link http://www.nt.gov.au/ocm/media_releases/ A good day for MC, A great day for NT women and midwives!! Thanks so much to Virginia Nock for a sterling effort of the last 18 months, it was her wonderful experience of homebirth and a known midwife that fuelled the passion. This is an example of how a national organisation who has developed respect and has some clout can support a branch to make great in-roads locally. Just shows when we tap all of our talents what we can do together!! Also very positive for the rest of the country, if Australia’s smallest jurisdiction can self insure private midwives then why not VIC, NSW etc. Champers tonight! JC Justine Caines National President  Maternity Coalition Inc PO Box 105 MERRIWA  NSW  2329 Ph: (02) 65482248 Fax: (02)65482902 Mob: 0408 210273 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]