Australian College of Midwives (ACM)

Australian College of Midwives (ACM) ACM is the peak professional body for midwives in Australia. Our Vision: Enabling strong and confident midwives.

The Australian College of Midwives (ACM) is a national not-for-profit membership organisation and the peak professional body for midwives in Australia. Our Mission: To position and profile midwifery as the primary profession for quality maternity care through advocacy, CPD and support. Together we will change the face of maternity care in Australia by educating and training midwifery professionals, medical professionals, businesses, governments and mothers!

⏰ 1 week left to lock in Earlybird pricing for the WA State ConferenceEarlybird pricing for the 2026 WA State Conference...
24/08/2026

⏰ 1 week left to lock in Earlybird pricing for the WA State Conference

Earlybird pricing for the 2026 WA State Conference closes 31 August.

Join us on Friday 6 November at the Pan Pacific Perth, Grand River Ballroom, for a day packed with 6.5 CPD hours, with registration tax deductible for midwives. This conference sells out every year, and the program is stacked with speakers ready to challenge and inspire your practice.

Check out the program and register for Earlybird here: https://midwives.org.au/EventDetail?EventKey=20261106WP

It was a privilege to join Sharon and the amazing team at Better Births Illawarra to celebrate 10 years of advocacy and ...
21/08/2026

It was a privilege to join Sharon and the amazing team at Better Births Illawarra to celebrate 10 years of advocacy and lobbying for better experiences and outcomes for women and their families. 💜

It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with consumers, midwives working across the public maternity system, and PPMs, all sharing a commitment to improving maternity care.

I was also delighted to meet with Hon. Emma Hurst MLC and thank her for her incredible work chairing the NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry — an important piece of work that has amplified the voices and experiences of women and families.

And, as always, it was a pleasure to catch up with long-term colleagues Professor Andrew Bisits and NSW Chief Midwife Donna Garland.

Here’s to continuing the advocacy, collaboration and collective work towards better births for all. 💜

Working toward your 10 CPD hours for endorsement? This one day gets you 7.00 of them, with content built specifically fo...
20/08/2026

Working toward your 10 CPD hours for endorsement? This one day gets you 7.00 of them, with content built specifically for endorsed practice, in any setting.

Key sessions include:
• Implementing endorsement in a public hospital setting
• Early pregnancy diagnostics
• Contraception & prescribing considerations

📅 Tuesday 25 August, 9am–5pm AEST. Live via Zoom, recording available for 12 months.

Full program and tickets on our website here: https://midwives.org.au/EventDetail?EventKey=20260825EM

17/08/2026

Join ACM Chief Midwife Kelley Lennon for the latest on ACM’s advocacy strategy around the Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) changes affecting private midwives providing homebirth services from 1 January 2027.

Policy and advocacy expert Shanthi Gardiner shares what actually moves decision-makers: practical strategies for turning advocacy into real change.

This session unpacks both the immediate issues facing midwifery and the bigger-picture skills every advocate needs.

📅 Tuesday, 18 August 2pm AEST
🔗 Register here: https://midwives.org.au/EventDetail?EventKey=20260818PI

Join ACM Chief Midwife Kelley Lennon for the latest on ACM's advocacy strategy around the Professional Indemnity Insuran...
14/08/2026

Join ACM Chief Midwife Kelley Lennon for the latest on ACM's advocacy strategy around the Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) changes affecting private midwives providing homebirth services from 1 January 2027.

Policy and advocacy expert Shanthi Gardiner shares what actually moves decision-makers: practical strategies for turning advocacy into real change.

This session unpacks both the immediate issues facing midwifery and the bigger-picture skills every advocate needs.

📅 Tuesday, 18 August 2pm AEST
🔗 https://midwives.org.au/EventDetail?EventKey=20260818PI

The 5th edition of the National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral is available. Members can access the ...
13/08/2026

The 5th edition of the National Midwifery Guidelines for Consultation and Referral is available. Members can access the fully searchable interactive guidelines in the ACM App.

A water-resistant hard copy is available for purchase, and a PDF version is available for everyone to download. You can access both here: https://tinyurl.com/y4ac8amu

The 5th Edition reflects current clinical evidence, contemporary models of practice and the evolving health system landscape. Developed in consultation with midwives, clinicians, educators, consumers and policy experts, the updated Guidelines strengthen alignment with national safety and quality standards and support effective communication between midwives and other health professionals.

Download the ACM App and get the new 5th edition on your device today!

Homebirth access is in jeopardy.From 1 January 2027, the current PII exemption ends and all midwives providing intrapart...
13/08/2026

Homebirth access is in jeopardy.

From 1 January 2027, the current PII exemption ends and all midwives providing intrapartum care outside hospital will need to be endorsed in order to be insured under the Midwife Professional Indemnity Scheme.

ACM is asking for protection against unintended consequences for women, families and the profession

• Investment in a transitional to primary practice program and expediated NMBA reforms to strengthen the PPM workforce
• Proportional insurance for 2nd midwives and those working towards endorsement
• A 12-month extension to the exemption to enable development of a sustainable workforce

Every woman deserves choice of care provider, model of care and place of birth, no matter where they live.

Members read more and get involved via the ACM Campaign Hub here: https://midwives.org.au/Web/Web/Advocacy/Campaigns/Campaigns.aspx

13/08/2026

Kelly Langford, co-founder and midwifery leader of MAMA Midwifery Practice will be keynote speaking at this year‘s national conference on the Gold Coast. We can’t wait to see you there 💙🩵💛

Get your tickets at www.acm2026.org

2026 ACM Fellows Announced 🎉We're thrilled to celebrate this year's newest Fellows. Congratulations to Alison Weathersto...
12/08/2026

2026 ACM Fellows Announced 🎉

We're thrilled to celebrate this year's newest Fellows. Congratulations to Alison Weatherstone, Rachel Smith and Deborah Fox on their Fellowship, in recognition of their outstanding leadership and contribution to the midwifery profession.

Awards will be presented at this year's ACM National Conference, 15–17 September, at The Star Gold Coast.

🎟️ Final tickets are available, if you haven't registered get in fast and secure yours now: www.acm2026.org

2026 ACM Life Members Announced 🎉We're thrilled to celebrate this year's newest Life Members. Congratulations to Helen M...
12/08/2026

2026 ACM Life Members Announced 🎉

We're thrilled to celebrate this year's newest Life Members. Congratulations to Helen McLachlan, Sue-Anne Hawkins and Barb Dann on becoming Life Members, richly deserved recognition of years of dedication to midwifery. Awards will be presented at this year's ACM National Conference, 15–17 September, at The Star Gold Coast.

🎟️ Final tickets are available, if you haven't registered get in fast and secure yours now: www.acm2026.org

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