Australian College of Midwives (ACM)

19/06/2026

ACM Chief Kelley Lennon joins ACM Member Cindy Partridge, fresh off presenting at the 34th ICM Triennial Congress in Lisbon 💜

19/06/2026

ACM Chief Midwife Kelley Lennon catches up with newly elected ICM Western Pacific Regional Board Member Professor Allison Cummins at the 34th ICM Triennial Congress in Lisbon 💜

18/06/2026

⏰ Early bird pricing closes 13 July - have you registered yet?

The 2026 ACM National Conference is heading to the Gold Coast this September, and registration is 100% tax-deductible for midwives. Three days, global keynote speakers + the always raging Gala Dinner included.

Claim it back this tax time and book early to save.

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The Australian College of Midwives National Conference is the premier gathering for midwives, students, researchers, and leaders in maternity care from across Australia and beyond. In 2026, we come together to celebrate the strength of our profession, share the latest evidence and innovations, and s...

18/06/2026

Midwives don't miss this! Dr Hazel Keedle, one of Australia's most respected voices in VBAC care, will be facilitating two engaging and practical workshops exploring Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) in Sydney and Darwin in 2026.

These interactive sessions will provide you with the latest evidence, tools, and strategies to confidently support women planning a VBAC. Hazel will share research insights and clinical approaches that promote informed choice, respectful care, and positive outcomes. Registration includes a copy of The Clinician's Guide to Better Birth after Caesarean.

📌 Sydney | 7 August | 9am – 5pm | BirthTime: The Village
Register: https://midwives.org.au/EventDetail?EventKey=20260807VB

📌 Darwin | 13 November | 9am – 5pm | Charles Darwin University
Register: https://midwives.org.au/EventDetail?EventKey=202611NT

18/06/2026

A bill to restrict late-term abortions in South Australia has been defeated in SA Parliament's lower house, 36 votes to 9.

The legislation would have restricted access to abortion after 25 weeks, and had passed the parliament's upper house earlier on Wednesday.

South Australia's lower house has voted against a bill to restrict access to abortions past 25 weeks. The legislation was defeated 36 votes to 9.

18/06/2026

Ongoing service disruptions underscore the critical importance of strengthening and supporting the midwifery workforce to deliver care close to home for rural families.

Two more South Australian regional centres are now temporarily diverting expectant mothers as Kapunda Hospital's birthing service is closed indefinitely.

18/06/2026

We celebrate this important investment in maternity services, strengthening safe, respectful and woman‑centred care for families in the Clarence Valley, and strongly encourage the implementation of midwifery‑led models of care as part of this initiative.

Pregnant women and their families across the Clarence Valley will benefit from an upgraded purpose-built maternity unit following a $20 million funding boost from the Minns Labor Government.

17/06/2026

As ICM is currently underway in Portugal what better time to remind you all if you haven't already to jump in and sign this petition. International Confederation of Midwives and the global midwifery community in calling for One Million More Midwives. 💜

Midwives provide essential care across pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period, yet the world is currently short nearly one million midwives. This gap is leaving millions of women and babies without access to the care they need.

The 2026 theme is a global call to action. It highlights the urgent need for investment in midwifery education, workforce growth and support, so midwives can work to their full scope and deliver safe, respectful care.

This is not a future issue, it is happening now. Together, we can advocate for stronger health systems and better outcomes for women, babies and families worldwide.

Sign the petition and support the call for One Million More Midwives: https://loom.ly/nqb0_-E

15/06/2026

Australia is well represented here at
International Confederation of Midwives 💜✨

Don’t forget to tag us in your photos 📸🤳

15/06/2026

Beyond excited to be representing the ACM NT with fellow NT midwives at the International Confederation of Midwives Congress in Lisbon, Portugal today. In the NT we do our bit to contribute to the One Million More midwives, which is the theme for the conference.