A Petition requesting that Community Based Midwifery be included in State Health Services
Constitutional Affairs Committee (1989 - 2001)· 14 December 1999petition_response
The WA Constitutional Affairs Committee investigated a petition to include community-based midwifery in state health services. The report examines submissions from petitioners, the Minister for Health, and the Commonwealth, focusing on funding, accreditation, and legislative changes to support midwifery.
Impact
Women seeking alternative birthing options, midwives, and the WA health system are affected. The recommendations aim to increase access to community-based midwifery and integrate it into mainstream healthcare.
healthpublic_sectorcommunity midwiferyhomebirthmaternity servicesMedicareaccreditationfundingHealth Departmentbirthing optionsantenatal carepostnatal care
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