Re: [ozmidwifery] Can anyone answer some questions from an English Student Midwife?
Dear Listwives, Thanks for all your replies, they have been very helpful. Sally, the situation seems to be the same in most of the UK, It seems that you almost have to serve an "apprentiship" in the hospital before they let you loose in community!. Some units though, seem to be slowly changing this. I don't see myself as a hospital midwife unfortunatly. I am in community at the moment with mentor who is also a caseloading midwife (one of the only ones) and it is just so rewarding to see the same women all the time. I saw my first homebirth the other day and am still on a high over it. P2 in the bath, put leg up against the wall and out swum a baby girl! Fantastic! Thanks for your kind offer for when I come to Perth in August I will definatly take you up on it. I did forget to ask the most important question thoughCan anyone tell me if the yellow wiggle is married?! Love JuliexXx - Original Message - From: Sally Westbury To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 12:42 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Can anyone answer some questions from an English Student Midwife? Hi Julie, Im in Fremantle WA. I have to admit I laughed when you asked if you can go immediately into caseload here in WA because currently only 150 women each year are given government funded access to a caseload model. That is the Community Midwifery Program http://www.communitymidwives.org.au/ The other options in WA are team practices like the Family Birth Centre at King Edward but they only employ midwives with experience post grad. It seems pretty backward to me when you are not permitted to work in a low risk unit. Surely that is what we as midwives are trained to do. You can work in the high risk setting and get lots of practice in abnormalities which will help you recognise normal birth??? It is all a bit crazy for me. In the meantime when you are in Perth feel free to contact me and you might like to meet the local community midwives. Sally Westbury Homebirth Midwife "It takes courage to remain a true advocate for women, challenging authority and sacrificing social and professional acceptance. It takes courage for a woman to choose a caregiver who will truly advocate for and empower her." -Judy Slome Cohain
Re: [ozmidwifery] Can anyone answer some questions from an English Student Midwife?
Greg? Yes, I believe he is. From a mum whose 2 yr old is going through that stage. The wiggles video played overand over.and over.and over I've had 12 years of the wiggles. I deserve a leave pass! Barb
[ozmidwifery] Can anyone answer some questions from an English Student Midwife?
Dear Listwives, If any of you can help with some of my queries it would be much appreciated. First, some background. I am currently halfway through an Advanced Diploma in Midwifery (Direct Entry) at Bournemouth University. We have been given the option to convert to a degree in our final year (I qualify Sept 2006). My husband and I are visiting Perth this year in August with a view to possibly relocating there when I have finished my training. Ok now the questions! 1) If i move to Australia to practise midwifery do I need to have the degree or is the advanced diploma recognised. The reason for this question is if I convert to degree in the final year my bursary will be cut by about £300. 2) I read on one of the australian midwifery sites that if you have the degree your starting salary is higher. Does anyone know if this is true and does it only apply to Australian trained midwives? 3) If I move to Australia, will I be able to go into caseload practice as a newly qualified midwife or will I be expected to work in a hospital setting first? Your help and guidance is much appreciated, Love Julie Castle
Re: [ozmidwifery] Can anyone answer some questions from an English Student Midwife?
julie i have just finished my degree which was 3 years here in australia as a DE midwife when i applied to some of the hospitals they wanted me to do a graduate year frist before being allowed to work in their hosptial. here in australia they still are stuck in the non nurse midwife mode and at some of the hosptials you still need to hold both degrees before you can get a job. i would approach the relevant nurses board where you want to settle as the law regarding midwives and nurses is different in each state. if you want to settle in sa i would recomend contacting the womens and childrens hospital as they have a few direct entry midwives from england working there already. im unsure of other states. the nurses board of each state can be contacted through the individual government portals through the net. i think that you also have to be contracted by the hospital to come to australia also before you get granted a visa to come here (this you also need to check). our univeristies now are training a lot more DE's this year alone in adeladie we have about 80 finishing compared to last year where 20 finished.i hope that if you do move to australia you become employed in this wonderful profession of bieng with women and their significant others. good luck with the rest of your course. - Original Message - From: Julie Castle To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 4:04 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Can anyone answer some questions from an English Student Midwife? Dear Listwives, If any of you can help with some of my queries it would be much appreciated. First, some background. I am currently halfway through an Advanced Diploma in Midwifery (Direct Entry) at Bournemouth University. We have been given the option to convert to a degree in our final year (I qualify Sept 2006). My husband and I are visiting Perth this year in August with a view to possibly relocating there when I have finished my training. Ok now the questions! 1) If i move to Australia to practise midwifery do I need to have the degree or is the advanced diploma recognised. The reason for this question is if I convert to degree in the final year my bursary will be cut by about £300. 2) I read on one of the australian midwifery sites that if you have the degree your starting salary is higher. Does anyone know if this is true and does it only apply to Australian trained midwives? 3) If I move to Australia, will I be able to go into caseload practice as a newly qualified midwife or will I be expected to work in a hospital setting first? Your help and guidance is much appreciated, Love Julie Castle
RE: [ozmidwifery] Can anyone answer some questions from an English Student Midwife?
Hi Julie, Im in Fremantle WA. I have to admit I laughed when you asked if you can go immediately into caseload here in WA because currently only 150 women each year are given government funded access to a caseload model. That is the Community Midwifery Program http://www.communitymidwives.org.au/ The other options in WA are team practices like the Family Birth Centre at King Edward but they only employ midwives with experience post grad. It seems pretty backward to me when you are not permitted to work in a low risk unit. Surely that is what we as midwives are trained to do. You can work in the high risk setting and get lots of practice in abnormalities which will help you recognise normal birth??? It is all a bit crazy for me. In the meantime when you are in Perth feel free to contact me and you might like to meet the local community midwives. Sally Westbury Homebirth Midwife It takes courage to remain a true advocate for women, challenging authority and sacrificing social and professional acceptance. It takes courage for a woman to choose a caregiver who will truly advocate for and empower her. -Judy Slome Cohain
Re: [ozmidwifery] Can anyone answer some questions from an English Student Midwife?
Julie You will need to check with the relevant state or teritory Nurses Midwifery Board. Entry to practice in nursing in Australia is by studies at Degree level. Entry to practice in midwifery is at Bachelor degree level or Postgrad diploma. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council would be a good place to start as they have advice and links to the boards. http://www.anmc.org.au/ Good luck with your studies. Jenny Jennifer Cameron FRCNA FACMPO Box 1465Howard Springs NT 0835 0419 528 717 - Original Message - From: Julie Castle To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 4:04 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Can anyone answer some questions from an English Student Midwife? Dear Listwives, If any of you can help with some of my queries it would be much appreciated. First, some background. I am currently halfway through an Advanced Diploma in Midwifery (Direct Entry) at Bournemouth University. We have been given the option to convert to a degree in our final year (I qualify Sept 2006). My husband and I are visiting Perth this year in August with a view to possibly relocating there when I have finished my training. Ok now the questions! 1) If i move to Australia to practise midwifery do I need to have the degree or is the advanced diploma recognised. The reason for this question is if I convert to degree in the final year my bursary will be cut by about £300. 2) I read on one of the australian midwifery sites that if you have the degree your starting salary is higher. Does anyone know if this is true and does it only apply to Australian trained midwives? 3) If I move to Australia, will I be able to go into caseload practice as a newly qualified midwife or will I be expected to work in a hospital setting first? Your help and guidance is much appreciated, Love Julie Castle No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.5 - Release Date: 7/04/2005
