❓ Mr Love questions the government's response to maternity staff shortages in the Gascoyne region and alternative service delivery models. The Minister responds by highlighting recent midwife recruitment and the implementation of a MAPS model, along with the establishment of a working group.
AnsweredQoN 749Legislative Assembly
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Given that the Government has been unable to successfully recruit maternity staff to service the Gascoyne region, has the Minister considered alternative service delivery models for maternity care, and if so: (a) What models have been explored; (b) What consultation has taken place with local health providers and the community ; and (c) When will the Government make a decision on implementing an alternative maternity service model in the region?
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Answered
15 October 2025
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
6 days
(a) - (c)
WACHS has recently recruited two permanent midwives to the Gascoyne region. A Maternity Antenatal, Postnatal Service (MAPS) model has been implemented utilising these staff as well as centrally deployed staff. A Gascoyne Maternity Service Working Group was established on 11 August 2025 involving local health stakeholders.
WACHS has recently recruited two permanent midwives to the Gascoyne region. A Maternity Antenatal, Postnatal Service (MAPS) model has been implemented utilising these staff as well as centrally deployed staff. A Gascoyne Maternity Service Working Group was established on 11 August 2025 involving local health stakeholders.
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