Re: [ozmidwifery] Seeking midwife to join us at Belmont Birthing Services
Hello Helen, I've replied to the list to answer the question you asked about onsite medical help. We are a stand alone unit situated within Belmont Hospital. Our nearest medical help is at John Hunter Hospital about 12 kms away and about half an hour by ambulance. The CMO's at Belmont do not have the training or experience to manage problems with neonates or mothers with obstetric problems and so are not involved in any of our processes. Our midwives are highly trained and credentialled to be able to manage various potential neonatal and maternal issues. In reality, this is no different to how the service was managed before as doctors were not onsite for obstetrics after 4pm. The differences are those that really make a difference to outcomes! The differences are: that the women are all healthy with singelton pregnancies, the women know their midwives and the midwives know the women, they have great trusting relationships, their labours are purely physiological, the only interventions are those of movement, positioning, water, self talk etc so the chances of things going anything but right are greatly reduced. In the previous obstetric service, the midwives had to manage all sorts of complexities and risk status in the women, including medical interventions, so to my mind, the new format makes the maternity service much safer than it was previously. I personally can't figure out what is happening at Ryde and guess it is a signal how vulnerable women's services are to competing and not always women friendly power dynamics. Something we all need to take full account of and never let ourselves become complacent. The tide is turning and still rips happen. Hope this helps, warmly, Carolyn - Original Message - From: Helen and Graham To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 4:32 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Seeking midwife to join us at Belmont Birthing Services Hi Carolyn I am just writing to say that I won't be applying for the job at Belmont this time around. Whilst I feel confident that I am qualified and experienced enough to perform the role, I don't meet all of the position criteria at this stage, having had a break away from mid to have my son and having mainly worked in small regional birthing units with low birth rates. I do have a question however, is there a doctor within Belmont Hospital who is available if required at the birth? I am trying to compare your situation with the Ryde Hospital situation and wonder why they are having to close the birthing service temporarily due to lack of doctor availability. Helen - Original Message - From: Heartlogic [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 5:45 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Seeking midwife to join us at Belmont Birthing Services Hello everyone, We are seeking a midwife to join our team at Belmont Birthing Service. We are a stand alone maternity service situated within Belmont Hospital. We are a women centered, relationship based midwifery team iwth a primary health care focus. We are located at Belmont, on the beautiful Lake Macquarie near Newcastle, NSW. Please pass this on to anyone you think may be interested. The ad is in the Thursday SMH and Sat NH this week. (look for HH06/1058) on the intranet it will be on there on Thursday... site is www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au If you want to join us, you can apply on line or send your applications to the Recruitment unit at Waratah stating the number or emailing it to [EMAIL PROTECTED] The advertisement says: HH06/1058 Midwife Permanent Full time Belmont Birthing Services Come and join the dynamic team at the Belmont Birthing Service, part of John Hunter Hospital maternity division. This Birthing Service offers relationship based, one to one midwifery care relevant to women's needs across the continuum of pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period. We are seeking an innovative and motivated full time midwife, who is an independent thinker and expert clinician and able to work effectively with a great team to join our service. The successful applicant will demonstrate a broad range of midwifery skills, knowledge and communication skills in providing evidence based and appropriate women centered midwifery care. We embrace educational opportunities and strive for a high level of professionalism. Closing date: 24th November, 2006 Enquiries: Carolyn Hastie 0428 112786 Midwifery Manager Belmont Birthing Services Belmont Hospital Enhancing lives through positive birth experiences -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. __ NOD32 1862 (20061110) Information
Re: [ozmidwifery] Seeking midwife to join us at Belmont Birthing Services
Sorry ozmidders, this email was meant privately for Carolyn. Helen - Original Message - From: Helen and Graham To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 4:32 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Seeking midwife to join us at Belmont Birthing Services Hi Carolyn I am just writing to say that I won't be applying for the job at Belmont this time around. Whilst I feel confident that I am qualified and experienced enough to perform the role, I don't meet all of the position criteria at this stage, having had a break away from mid to have my son and having mainly worked in small regional birthing units with low birth rates. I do have a question however, is there a doctor within Belmont Hospital who is available if required at the birth? I am trying to compare your situation with the Ryde Hospital situation and wonder why they are having to close the birthing service temporarily due to lack of doctor availability. Helen - Original Message - From: Heartlogic [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 5:45 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Seeking midwife to join us at Belmont Birthing Services Hello everyone, We are seeking a midwife to join our team at Belmont Birthing Service. We are a stand alone maternity service situated within Belmont Hospital. We are a women centered, relationship based midwifery team iwth a primary health care focus. We are located at Belmont, on the beautiful Lake Macquarie near Newcastle, NSW. Please pass this on to anyone you think may be interested. The ad is in the Thursday SMH and Sat NH this week. (look for HH06/1058) on the intranet it will be on there on Thursday... site is www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au If you want to join us, you can apply on line or send your applications to the Recruitment unit at Waratah stating the number or emailing it to [EMAIL PROTECTED] The advertisement says: HH06/1058 Midwife Permanent Full time Belmont Birthing Services Come and join the dynamic team at the Belmont Birthing Service, part of John Hunter Hospital maternity division. This Birthing Service offers relationship based, one to one midwifery care relevant to women's needs across the continuum of pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period. We are seeking an innovative and motivated full time midwife, who is an independent thinker and expert clinician and able to work effectively with a great team to join our service. The successful applicant will demonstrate a broad range of midwifery skills, knowledge and communication skills in providing evidence based and appropriate women centered midwifery care. We embrace educational opportunities and strive for a high level of professionalism. Closing date: 24th November, 2006 Enquiries: Carolyn Hastie 0428 112786 Midwifery Manager Belmont Birthing Services Belmont Hospital Enhancing lives through positive birth experiences -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. __ NOD32 1862 (20061110) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com __ NOD32 1882 (20061124) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
[ozmidwifery] Donation of birthing kits
Hi All. Can anyone provide me contact details of either an organisation or individual through which donation of a birthing kit can be made to Midwives/communities/coutries in need. This is a Christmas gift/donation instead of Kris Kringle at a workplace. Kindest Regards Wendy Buckland
Re: [ozmidwifery] Donation of birthing kits
Lovely idea Please contact midwives [EMAIL PROTECTED] for donations to PNG - or [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Ethiopia. Suzi Hoff - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 9:21 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Donation of birthing kits Hi All. Can anyone provide me contact details of either an organisation or individual through which donation of a birthing kit can be made to Midwives/communities/coutries in need. This is a Christmas gift/donation instead of Kris Kringle at a workplace. Kindest Regards Wendy Buckland
RE: [ozmidwifery] Donation of birthing kits
Margaret Aggar has been working with, training and supporting Timorese Midwives. She has set up an account through a community bank to raise funds for these midwives. Margaret is a midwife working at Central Coast Health, Gosford. I'll pass on your email to her. I think she would love to hear from you. Cath Palmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 8:22 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Donation of birthing kits Hi All. Can anyone provide me contact details of either an organisation or individual through which donation of a birthing kit can be made to Midwives/communities/coutries in need. This is a Christmas gift/donation instead of Kris Kringle at a workplace. Kindest Regards Wendy Buckland
Re: [ozmidwifery] Donation of birthing kits
I received something like that last year for Christmas a hygiene kit was another I can't remember who it was through though I just did a google and found this as an example http://www.oxfamunwrapped.com.au/ the maternal health care gift http://www.oxfamunwrapped.com.au/Product.php?productid=46PHPSESSID=c5dd5ac431a100df0bbb6877c7e402ba
Re: [ozmidwifery] Donation of birthing kits
Hello Wendy, the Alola foundation is good too for our East Timor sisters - you can purchase maternity packs as Christmas gifts. http://www.alolafoundation.org/gift.php The following is information from the website. Alola is the childhood nickname of a young East Timorese girl from Suai called Juliana dos Santos. During the violence of September 1999, Juliana was kidnapped by a militia leader and taken to Indonesian West Timor. She was 15 years old. This militia leader still holds her today. Ms Kirsty Sword Gusmão is the founder and Chairwoman of The Alola Foundation. Kirsty is the First Lady of the Democratic Republic of East Timor (RDTL) Kirsty continues to campaign for the return of Juliana. See CNRT Website for articles. Kirsty is an amazing woman and her campaign to improve the lives of the women of East Timor is truly inspirational. warmly, Carolyn - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 9:21 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Donation of birthing kits Hi All. Can anyone provide me contact details of either an organisation or individual through which donation of a birthing kit can be made to Midwives/communities/coutries in need. This is a Christmas gift/donation instead of Kris Kringle at a workplace. Kindest Regards Wendy Buckland
RE: [ozmidwifery] Donation of birthing kits
Care Australia (www.careaustralia.org.au http://www.careaustralia.org.au/ ) has them in their Christmas catalogue - $59 - not sure what it includes. Or for $89 you can buy a bike for a birth attendant. TEAR Australia (www.tear.org.au http://www.tear.org.au/ ) has $60 to train a village healthworker/birth attendant. I recently attended a morning run by the 2h Project where we assembled 3000 kits. We each paid $20 to cover freight. Not sure if they are tax deductible, but they certainly seem the best value for money. Not sure whether they have a card set up as the others do. You can contact them [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kate _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, 28 November 2006 8:52 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Donation of birthing kits Hi All. Can anyone provide me contact details of either an organisation or individual through which donation of a birthing kit can be made to Midwives/communities/coutries in need. This is a Christmas gift/donation instead of Kris Kringle at a workplace. Kindest Regards Wendy Buckland
RE: [ozmidwifery] Donation of birthing kits
Zonta is one organisation who provides birthing kits. I don't have contact details, but perhaps you can Google them. Nicole Carver. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 9:22 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Donation of birthing kits Hi All. Can anyone provide me contact details of either an organisation or individual through which donation of a birthing kit can be made to Midwives/communities/coutries in need. This is a Christmas gift/donation instead of Kris Kringle at a workplace. Kindest Regards Wendy Buckland
RE: [ozmidwifery] Donation of birthing kits
Zonta and World Vision both do something of the sort, not sure where they distribute to, also try any of the overseas charities such as Save the Children. What I do know is that the Zonta kits are made in Australia by volunteers and then sent over, and there is some agreement with the government whereby they get $1 for each $1 donated to them. A kit costs approx 70c to make, so if you had $100 that would buy a lot of birth kits! On a similar note, my mother in law last year for Christmas bought me a bicycle for a village midwife in Africa, through a charity in the UK. You get a lovely card with a photo on it and an explanation of the gift and what it means to that community – lovely! What a great idea for your workplace to come up with…not sure what the charity was, but a quick google search should come up with something. Tania xx _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, 28 November 2006 8:52 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Donation of birthing kits Hi All. Can anyone provide me contact details of either an organisation or individual through which donation of a birthing kit can be made to Midwives/communities/coutries in need. This is a Christmas gift/donation instead of Kris Kringle at a workplace. Kindest Regards Wendy Buckland -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.16/552 - Release Date: 26/11/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.19/555 - Release Date: 27/11/2006
