The Tasmanian Government has released a new five-year midwifery strategy for public consultation.
Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Bridget Archer said the ‘Midwifery Matters’ Tasmanian Midwifery Workforce Strategy for 2025-2030, sets out a bold and innovative roadmap for the future of the midwifery workforce and midwifery in Tasmania.
It focuses on the importance of midwifery through the voices of Tasmanian women, and examines the matters that shape midwifery, including workforce, education, national policy and system design, said Minister Archer.
“Midwives are absolutely critical to maternity care, and we know that supporting, valuing and strengthening the midwifery workforce is essential to delivering continuity of care and improving outcomes,’’ she said.
“Importantly, this draft strategy is shaped by the experiences, needs and priorities of women and families, and will be enhanced with their input to ensure maternity care is respectful, safe, and person-centred.
“Our Liberal Government is delivering for Tasmania, with the draft strategy outlining 20 actions to meaningfully strengthen and expand services that have been designed to ensure Tasmanian women and families benefit from a responsive, sustainable and future-focused maternity system.”
Consultation is now open, with online written feedback and public and internal consultation forums occurring until 5 October.
For more information and to read the draft strategy, visit www.health.tas.gov.au/news/nursing-and-midwifery-strategies.
Midwifery strategy released for Tasmania
