Hi all, Maggie LT asked me to post this on the list, you may reply directly to me and I'll pass on any info.
Cheers Jo Hunter HBA Coordinator Hi Oz midwives During the Homebirth Conference in Geelong this year (July 1st and 2nd), there will be a special ceremony honouring some beloved women who had a profound impact on midwifery and especially on homebirth midwifery. Most of you will know about Joan Donley and Jeanine Parvati Baker's deaths in the same week in early December 05. At the same time I also want to pay special tribute to Henny Ligtermoet, who could well be described as the founder of the modern day homebirth movement in Australia. Henny did many amazing things, but probably none more significant than act as a conduit; liaising and networking (long before those terms were common parlance) midwives and families all over Australia. I am hoping that those of you who might have met, known well, spent time with, had a photo taken with, or were just touched in some way by these women and their work; will contact me with your story, and hopefully a photo. Henny and Joan along with John Stevenson came to many of the hb conferences in the 80's and 90's in various locations around Australia. And, of course the beautiful Jeanine came to the Darwin one in the late 90's. Some of you might have some photos of those gatherings and it would be lovely to see them again at this special conference which celebrates the handing on of wisdom to the next generation of midwives. I would especially like to speak to their families and close friends. If anyone knows a contact for Henny's and one for Joan's family I would be very appreciative. I have a contact for Jeanine thanks to Jane Hardwicke Collings. If you would like to send your photos to me, I will scan them and return them, so please make sure I have your address Alternately you may be able to scan them and email them to me, care of this above address. Many thanks Maggie Lecky-Thompson -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
