1. 21st July 2018 ACM presentation to

2. Agenda ACM Purpose Challenges Midwives interest Midwifery alignment
Career Pathways
Barriers
Recommendations
Questions

3. ACM Purpose Midwives Strong & Confident Woman Focused Respected
Engaged
Fulfilled
Skilled
Professional

4. Midwives question, critique and research best practice to improve maternal, fetal and newborn outcomes
Midwives
Strong & Confident
Woman Focused
Respected
Engaged
Fulfilled
Skilled
Professional
Midwives focus on women's health and wellbeing and provide care in a variety of practice settings
Midwives are recognised as the primary health professional for women during the perinatal period
Midwives have access to models of care that encourage them to undertake further study and career development
Midwives are passionate about their career and feel a sense of purpose and belonging in the health care sector and their community
Midwives are competent qualified professionals with access to quality career development opportunities
Midwives are able to work to the full scope of their practice including any specialisations

5. Challenges Career Choice Models of Care Workforce 35% 29% 18% 8% 3%
RN Required
29%
No Jobs for Midwives
18%
Limited Positions Vacant 8%
Training Access or Format 3%
Not Supported by Manager
Continuity of Care
Midwifery Led Models
Rural & Remote
Retention
Recruitment

6. University Qualifications
Midwives Interest
Models of Care
University Qualifications
Other Qualifications
Continuity of Care
Private Practice
Rural & remote
Maternal Child & Family Health
Sexual Health
Mental health - Perinatal Mental Health
Neonatal nursing
Diabetes Education
Endorsement
University Lecturer
Lactation Consultant
Ultrasound
Vaccinations
Policy or government
Management
Regulatory authority
Research
Health planning and design

7. University Qualifications
Midwives
35%
Maternal Child & Family health
24%
Sexual Health
22%
Perinatal Mental Health
14%
Neonatal Nursing
12%
Mental Health Credential 8%
Diabetes Educator
Other
University Qualifications
48%
Continuity of Care
25%
University Lecturer
24%
Endorsement

8. How Midwifery Aligns
Midwifery
Maternal Child & Family health
Second most common clinical area of practice for midwives (AHWAC 2002)
Extensive mapping of content in current Midwifery curriculum
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Increased focus on Midwives managing contraceptives
Foundations covered in current Midwifery Curriculum
Perinatal Mental Health
Increased awareness of maternal mental health issues in perinatal period
Solid foundations addressing maternal mental health as part of Midwifery curriculum
Neonatal Nursing
Extension of skills learnt in midwifery education
Dedicated core subjects and content in current Midwifery curriculum
Diabetes Educator
Midwives work with women with GDM, Type 1 & 2
Foundations covered in current Midwifery curriculum
Endorsement
Dedicated Midwifery Specialisation
Align with midwives philosophy of woman centred care; allowing midwives to work to the full scope of their practice; to specialise in skills that will enable them to provide end to end care to women in their communities
University Lecturer
Midwives teaching midwifery students

9. University Career Pathway
Fulfil Pathway Requirements
Complete University Degree
Apply for Accreditation and/or Credentials
Join Professional Body and/or Association
Job Opportunities Available
Position Description
Employment in Model of Care

10. University Options & Barriers
Maternal Child & Family Health
2 – NSW & VIC
9 – WA, SA, TAS, NT, QLD, VIC & ACN No
No (MCaFHN)
ACN short course
Sexual Health
2 – VIC & NSW
Non-committal (ASHHNA)
4 – Midwife access; 7 RN required
Perinatal Mental Health
4 – SA, QLD, TAS & VIC
No (ACMHN)
6 – HETI, ACMHN, CPP
Neonatal Nursing
8 – SA, ACT, NSW, VIC, TAS, WA
2 – WA, QLD
Yes (ACNN)
1 NT and various in-hospital courses
Diabetes Educator
8 – NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD
Yes (ADEA)
1 - VIC
Midwife Access
RN Required
Credential
FOCUS
Maternal Child & Family Health
Professional Body (Support)
Other pathway to qualification

11. Maternal Child & Family Health
Career Specific Training is required
Midwifery skills and training are sufficient
RN requirements is greatest barrier
On the Job Training only required

12. Add Midwife to University Course Entry Requirements
Recommendation
Career Choices
Changes to Position Descriptions
Influence Professional Bodies (where required)
Add Midwife to University Course Entry Requirements
Models of Care

13. Questions Which courses apply to you?
Can changes be made for the 2019 intake?
Do you envisage any barriers?
Who will implement the changes?
What do you need from ACM to support this work?

14. What next… lets meet again in 6 months…