Tag Archives: midwives

Forced adoptions – an apology on behalf of nurses and midwives

Posted on September 21, 2012 by NU_admin

Christine Cole of the Apology Alliance: “I was pushed back on to the bed by three nurses. The pillow was placed back on my chest and the midwife at the end of the bed said, ‘This has got nothing to … Continue reading →

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History made at Annual Conference

Posted on August 9, 2012 by NU_admin

Heated discussions and debate ensued when the Notices of Motion session began with a motion to change the name of the NSW Nurses’ Association to include midwives. Brett Holmes, General Secretary of the NSWNA, put forward the argument that the … Continue reading →

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Special moments

Posted on June 14, 2012 by NU_admin

The West Australian newspaper today carries a profile of Royal Flying Doctor Service flight nurse John Howes. Qualified as both nurse and midwife, John has been flying out of Derby with the RFDS for 17 years, making him one of … Continue reading →

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International midwives

Posted on May 4, 2012 by NU_admin

Tomorrow, Saturday 5 May, is International Midwives Day - check out the Virtual International Midwives Day site where you can join an international conversation on the day!  IMD precedes International Nurses Day by a week. But it will be on Sunday … Continue reading →

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Community Meeting Tonight: NSWNA Renews Call For One, High Quality Maternity Service

Posted on February 29, 2012 by NU_admin

The NSW Nurses Association (NSWNA) has renewed its call for the State Government to drop its plan to split Northern Beaches maternity services between the Manly and Mona Vale hospitals. The renewed call comes ahead of tonight’s (29 February) community … Continue reading →

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