Re: comment
As far as I can understand - the ACMI began with vision and wisdom .and maybe suffered a little adolescence as any growing thing does. I for one believe that so much is achieved through unity and partnership with each other and I really look forward to the next stage in our history where we include other women to join us. The college seems to be standing tall at the moment and is in a fantastic position to shape the next stage of growth for Australian midwifery through the BMid initiative and through all the repercussions from developing standards etc etc..and even through this latest crisis with indemnity I have first hand experience of belonging to a college that has become the lifeblood of midwives in New Zealand. Through the college every step towrds 'autonomy' was supported and encouraged and led. We can have a similar experience here - it takes loyalty and commitment and sharing at every turn..but it is possible Sally t. Ps (I still can't swallow the idea of Fellows !!!) . Johnston wrote: Barb asked Why is it that so few of midwives belong to ACMI? I don't want to get side-tracked from the real issues with this one, but it does deserve a comment. To my knowledge most of the independent midwives in Vic have been long-term ACMI members, and some of us have held branch executive positions. But we make up the tiny minority of the profession. It's in the mainstream that the problem exists. There are unit managers and senior midwifery staff in many hospitals who don't belong to ACMI - they are unlikely to encourage new and existing staff members to join the professional body. They are unlikely to support midwives who want to go to acmi-run study days, and pay the attendance fees from the unit's budget. Joy Johnston -Original Message- From: Mary Murphy [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2001 11:08 AM To: Ian Andrea Quanchi; Barb and Greg; Oz Midwifery Subject:Re: comment I know that there are about 10 mipp MEMBERS IN w.a. wE HAVE A POSITION ON THE sTATE eXEC. (mipps rep) I have been a past President.(sorry about the Capitals.) in a hurry , MM - Original Message - From: Ian Andrea Quanchi To: Barb and Greg ; Oz Midwifery Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2001 8:17 AM Subject: Re: comment I am Andrea Quanchi Barb and Greg wrote: One thing to be careful in this current debate on PI, rallies, media etc is that separatists with other agendas could easily hijack this legitimate forum to further their personal beliefs on 'midwifery'. Why is it that so few of midwives belong to ACMI? I ask how many of our vocal participants on this list are members of ACMI ? Barb Cook -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- Sally K Tracy Australian Midwifery Action Project (AMAP) -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
RE: comment
Barb asked Why is it that so few of midwives belong to ACMI? I don't want to get side-tracked from the real issues with this one, but it does deserve a comment. To my knowledge most of the independent midwives in Vic have been long-term ACMI members, and some of us have held branch executive positions. But we make up the tiny minority of the profession. It's in the mainstream that the problem exists. There are unit managers and senior midwifery staff in many hospitals who don't belong to ACMI - they are unlikely to encourage new and existing staff members to join the professional body. They are unlikely to support midwives who want to go to acmi-run study days, and pay the attendance fees from the unit's budget. Joy Johnston -Original Message- From: Mary Murphy [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2001 11:08 AM To: Ian Andrea Quanchi; Barb and Greg; Oz Midwifery Subject:Re: comment I know that there are about 10 mipp MEMBERS IN w.a. wE HAVE A POSITION ON THE sTATE eXEC. (mipps rep) I have been a past President.(sorry about the Capitals.) in a hurry , MM - Original Message - From: Ian Andrea Quanchi To: Barb and Greg ; Oz Midwifery Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2001 8:17 AM Subject: Re: comment I am Andrea Quanchi Barb and Greg wrote: One thing to be careful in this current debate on PI, rallies, media etc is that separatists with other agendas could easily hijack this legitimate forum to further their personal beliefs on 'midwifery'. Why is it that so few of midwives belong to ACMI? I ask how many of our vocal participants on this list are members of ACMI ? Barb Cook -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Fw: Insurance for Midwives
Dear All, I have forwarded on the reply I recieved from the ALP. The site that lists their policy regarding insurance is http://www.alp.org.au/policy/pdpindemnity310701.html They do address midwives and the current situation after discussing the "risky business of birth". Jackie - Original Message - From: Beazley, Kim (MP) To: 'Jackie Kitschke' Sent: Friday, August 03, 2001 2:49 PM Subject: RE: Insurance for Midwives Dear Ms Kitschke Thank you for your email. A few days ago we released our Medical Indemnity policy which covers midwifery as an important choice for Australian women. You can read our policy at www.alp.org.au. Kind regards, Kim C Beazley Leader of The Opposition Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 This e-mail was sent in response to your e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from this address, please send us an e-mail advising us of your preferences. -Original Message-From: Jackie Kitschke [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Monday, 16 July 2001 4:16 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL
List of women's groups
The following suggestions were sent to me by our midwife colleague in the United Arab Emirates, Liz McAlpine. Please add any more that you can think of. If you know an actual person who could propose the resolution at a meeting and be there to support it when it comes up for discussion, that would be ideal. Even if you are not a member yourself, what about your mother/aunt/sisters/friends? Would they help us? --- Andrea, What about.. Australian Lactation Consultants Association [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.anythink.iinet.au/alca Breastfeeding Association of Australia (NMAA) www.breastfeeding.asn.au Women's Electoral lobby [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.wel.org.au/ National Women's Justice Coalition www.nwjc.org.au/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] ANF [EMAIL PROTECTED] CWLA (Catholic Women's League Australia) endeavour to promote and uphold the sanctity of family life and uphold the dignity of women www.cwla.ican.net.au/ Indigenous www.abc.net.au/message/ www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/ (no email addresses yet but wide readership) Its a startLiz Andrea -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
