Re: [ozmidwifery] Independent Midwives support of women in Theatre

2004-10-06 Thread Jan Robinson
l staff should a caesarean birth become necessary. Good luck at the meeting Jan Jan Robinson Independent Midwife Practitioner National Coordinator Australian Society of Independent Midwives 8 Robin Crescent South Hurstville NSW 2221 Phone/Fax: 02 9546 4350 e-mail address: <

[ozmidwifery] Independent Midwives support of women in Theatre

2004-10-06 Thread Marie Heath
Title: Independent Midwives support of women in Theatre Hi everyone Hopeful of some quick assistance as seeking points and references to reflect the importance of independent midwives, as primary care providers, supporting their clients in theatre when lscs becomes a required procedure One

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives?

2004-02-25 Thread Alphia Possamai-Inesedy
Oh I realize the difference - I just found it kind of strange that with the independent midwives unable to access indemnity coverage and unable to get the Federal government to cover them under medicare that insurance companies provide their clientele with any form of reimbursements for

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives?

2004-02-24 Thread Sally Westbury
Behalf Of Marilyn Kleidon Sent: Wednesday, 25 February 2004 10:13 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives?   Alphia:   I think these are different insurance companies: some people have private health insurance

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives?

2004-02-24 Thread Marilyn Kleidon
Alphia:   I think these are different insurance companies: some people have private health insurance that will reimburse for homebirths. Different beings to public indemnity insurance purchase by the independent midwives.   marilyn - Original Message - From: Alphia

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives?

2004-02-23 Thread Larry & Megan
iminated against for this, so ask.   Cheers Megan    -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Alphia Possamai-InesedySent: Tuesday, 24 February 2004 9:23To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives?

2004-02-23 Thread Alphia Possamai-Inesedy
Possamai-Inesedy wrote: >Jen, > >I was not aware that this was the case - do you know which private insurance companies do this?  I find it surprising considering that independent midwives are not covered by indemnity insurance.  I am currently finishing a subsection of my thesis on the

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives?

2004-02-23 Thread Jen Semple
A few others that I've heard of...   A fabulous member of MC & employee of the RAAF (air force) in Vic has just negotiated to have MIPP services included in the RAAF health insurance policy (both for currently employeed & former employees).  I would assume that would be nationally.  Not sure whethe

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives?

2004-02-23 Thread Jo Bourne
---Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jo Bourne >Sent: Tuesday, 24 February 2004 7:31 AM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering >independent midwives? > >I just sent a letter to aus

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives?

2004-02-23 Thread Sally Westbury
] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives? I just sent a letter to australian unity asking what cover they would give me for a home birth. They give about $640 for a private midwife in hospital birth situation (some for prenantal, some for post and a small fee for the birth

[ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives?

2004-02-23 Thread Jo Bourne
now which private insurance >companies do this? I find it surprising considering that independent midwives are >not covered by indemnity insurance. I am currently finishing a subsection of my >thesis on the indemnity crisis and found your news interesting. If you could help me >out with

[ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives?

2004-02-23 Thread Alphia Possamai-Inesedy
Jen, I was not aware that this was the case - do you know which private insurance companies do this?  I find it surprising considering that independent midwives are not covered by indemnity insurance.  I am currently finishing a subsection of my thesis on the indemnity crisis and found your news

RE: [ozmidwifery] Australian Society of Independent Midwives Dinner meeting

2002-07-13 Thread Vicki Chan
:( Have fun! Love from me! Vicki -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jane Palmer Sent: Monday, July 08, 2002 9:12 PM To: Ozmidwifery (E-mail) Subject: [ozmidwifery] Australian Society of Independent Midwives Dinner meeting Hi All Just to

RE: [ozmidwifery] Australian Society of Independent Midwives Dinner meeting

2002-07-09 Thread Julie Clarke
5 530 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jane Palmer Sent: Tuesday, 9 July 2002 2:12 PM To: Ozmidwifery (E-mail) Subject: [ozmidwifery] Australian Society of Independent Midwives Dinner meeting Hi All Just to let you know that the Austr

[ozmidwifery] Australian Society of Independent Midwives Dinner meeting

2002-07-08 Thread Jane Palmer
Hi All Just to let you know that the Australian Society of Independent Midwives is holding a dinner meeting on the 19th of July (Friday night). Enjoy great food at Barnaby's Waterfront Restaurant in Parramatta. Time is 7pm. Cost is $45.00 for a three course meal. All are welcome. RSVP

Maternity Coalition and Australian Society of Independent Midwives

2002-06-16 Thread Jane Palmer
Hi Everyone Just to let you know that this Wednesday - 19th of June - at 10.30am - there will be a combined meeting between Maternity Coalition (NSW branch) and the Australian Society of Midwives. Visitors and members welcome. If you would like to attend the address is: 27 Hart Street, Dundas Val

RE: independent midwives

2001-11-29 Thread Jane Palmer
Dear Joy The Australian Society of Independent Midwives is active (particularly in Sydney) - there are representatives in each state. Check out the state representatives at http://members.ozemail.com.au/~midwife/ Cheers Jane Palmer Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond Caring, Professional Midwifery

RE: independent midwives

2001-11-29 Thread Johnston
Yes, there are quite a few groups of independent midwives around the country. I will forward this request to the midwifery chat line and am sure you will get some responses. The group in Victoria, which I am personally involved with, is Midwives in Private Practice, which is a member group of

[Fwd: FW: RE: Independent Midwives]

2001-08-01 Thread Sally Tracy
2001 9:11 > To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' > Cc: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; Pat Brodie (E-mail) > Subject: RE: Independent Midwives > > Dear Senator Eggleston > > I refer to this message which you sent to a independent midwife after she > wrote requesting sup

RE: Independent Midwives

2001-07-21 Thread Johnston
I want to add my support to this call for bridge-building and closer co-operation/mutual respect/support between the various professionals involved in birthing services. I have chosen not to engage any further in the current debate with the Senator, even though I wish I had a way of saying som

Re: Independent Midwives - So who is Senator Eggleston???????????

2001-07-20 Thread TinaPettigrew
In a message dated 21/07/01 11:30:44 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I totally agree with David. Don't let this guy become your focus, or you will aim all your anger, frustration and fear at him, instead of funnelling that energy towards fixing the insurance problem.

Re: Independent Midwives - So who is Senator Eggleston???????????

2001-07-20 Thread Jackie Mawson
> I doubt that its > helpful to focus on individuals who are clearly not supportive. I totally agree with David. Don't let this guy become your focus, or you will aim all your anger, frustration and fear at him, instead of funnelling that energy towards fixing the insurance problem. In focusing o

Re: Independent Midwives

2001-07-20 Thread Andrea Bilcliff
ystem. Yours sincerely, Andrea Bilcliff.   - Original Message - From: Tchen, Tsebin (Senator) To: 'Andrea Bilcliff' Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 5:43 PM Subject: RE: Independent Midwives Dear Ms Bilcliff,   You are probably not aware that Senato

Fw: Independent Midwives - So who is Senator Eggleston???????????

2001-07-20 Thread Chris & Megan Jones
o people if this is the same man I have experienced I wouldn't waste your time. Megan Jones - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001

Fw: Independent Midwives

2001-07-20 Thread Andrea Bilcliff
Thought you might be interested to see the reply I received from Senator Tchen! Andrea. - Original Message - From: Tchen, Tsebin (Senator) To: 'Andrea Bilcliff' Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 5:43 PM Subject: RE: Independent Midwives Dear Ms Bilcliff, You are probably not

RE: Independent Midwives - So who is Senator Eggleston???????????

2001-07-20 Thread David Simon
I hope that this indemnity issue could yet be seen as an opportunity for bridge-building and closer co-operation/mutual respect/support between the various professionals involved in birthing services. Obstetricians and GP's have (albeit in a less urgent dramatic fashion) been struggling with this

Re: Independent Midwives - So who is Senator Eggleston???????????

2001-07-20 Thread TinaPettigrew
In a message dated 20/07/01 10:57:33 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Hmmm, VERY interesting, Tina. So why isn't he an OB now? Even MORE power and money in Politics... The concept of birth as pathological is like a disease, isn't it? Regards, Lois >> Hi Lois,

Re: Independent Midwives - So who is Senator Eggleston???????????

2001-07-20 Thread TinaPettigrew
In a message dated 20/07/01 10:34:30 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Senator Alan Egglestons was a GP Obstetrician before entering politics!!! >> Hi MM, Denise and other WA Community midwives and supporters. Alan Eggleston is a Senator representing WA. H

Re: Independent Midwives - So who is Senator Eggleston???????????

2001-07-20 Thread Lois Wattis
MAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 8:24 PM Subject: Re: Independent Midwives - So who is Senator Eggleston??? In a message dated 20/07/01 10:06:50 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << LOOKS LIKE THIS PERSON HAS HER/HIS

Re: Independent Midwives - So who is Senator Eggleston???????????

2001-07-20 Thread TinaPettigrew
In a message dated 20/07/01 10:34:30 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << For interest these are his Qualifications listed on the website above for his biographical details. MRCS, LRCP, DOBst, RCOG, DRACOG, FRACOP, >> Oopps, made a mistake in the letters behind his

Re: Independent Midwives - So who is Senator Eggleston???????????

2001-07-20 Thread TinaPettigrew
In a message dated 20/07/01 10:06:50 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << LOOKS LIKE THIS PERSON HAS HER/HIS MIND CLOSED SHUT. MM >> Hi all, After reading all of dear Senator Eggleston's responses to this issue, I started to smell a rat. I like MM could see that this man

Re: Independent Midwives

2001-07-20 Thread Mary Murphy
LOOKS LIKE THIS PERSON HAS HER/HIS MIND CLOSED SHUT. MM - Original Message - From: "Marie Heath" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Ozmidwifery (E-mail)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 7:56 PM Subject: Fw: I

Fw: Independent Midwives

2001-07-20 Thread Marie Heath
Independent Midwives > and this > > -Original Message- > From: Eggleston, Alan (Senator) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: 'Sue Cooper' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Friday, July 20, 2001 1:08 PM > Subject: RE: Independent Midwives > > > >I d

Fw: Independent Midwives

2001-07-20 Thread Marie Heath
Subject: Fw: Independent Midwives > After I gave my reply informing him that I was going to send his initial > reply on...he sent me this.. > > -Original Message- > From: Eggleston, Alan (Senator) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: 'Sue Cooper' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> &

Re: Independent Midwives

2001-07-20 Thread Andrea Bilcliff
ss to this care.Unfortunately, this is not the case in Australia. Healthy pregnant women who make the informed choice to birth with independent midwives are saving the Government thousands of dollars in often unnecessary & expensive antenatal testing and screening, interventions, and the resul

Re: Independent Midwives

2001-07-20 Thread Andrea Bilcliff
    - Original Message - From: "Eggleston, Alan (Senator)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 5:03 PM Subject: FW: Independent Midwives Dear Andrea this is the full exchange of emails on this matter

Re: Independent Midwives

2001-07-19 Thread Andrea Bilcliff
I did include all the other politicians (on Julie's list) as well, however I had to send 3 emails because I had too many reciepients for one email! 

Independent midwives

2001-07-19 Thread Sally Westbury
> >YOU SHOULD THANK THE LORD YOU DID NOT HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS SUCH AS A > >SHOULDER DYSTOCIA OR A HAEMORAGE ... WOMEN HAVE REWPONSIBILITY TO THE > UNBORN > >CHILD TO ENSURE THAT THE SERVICES OF MODERN MEDICAL SKILLS AND TECHNOLOGY > >ARE AVAILABLE IF NEEDED. > > > >THE INSURANCE PREMIUMS PAID BT

Re: Independent Midwives

2001-07-19 Thread Jackie Mawson
> Thought this reply would be of interest to the list Wow! All in CAPITAL letters, too! Ha. Don't take it to heart, Marie. How many responses like this did you receive? A very small minority will always oppose initiative, no matter how vital the initiative actually is. Also, when someone is so a

Fw: Independent Midwives

2001-07-19 Thread Marie Heath
nt: Thursday, July 19, 2001 3:22 PM Subject: Fw: Independent Midwives > And this :( > > > -Original Message- > From: Eggleston, Alan (Senator) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: 'Sue Cooper' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Thursday, July 19, 2001 2:44 P

RE: Independent Midwives hosting ACMI branch meeting

1999-09-15 Thread Johnston
Monday, 13 September 1999 21:28To: Midwifery List (oz)Cc: Vicki Chan; Ruth Casey; Marie Barton; Lynne Staff; Lisca Hoy; Jenny Gamble; Heather McCosker; Cathy & Nigel BrockSubject: Independent Midwives hosting ACMI branch meeting Dear Colleagues, AN INVITATION TO ALL MIDWIVES   I ha

Re: Independent Midwives hosting ACMI branch meeting

1999-09-15 Thread Martha Kinsman
  C wrote: Dear Colleagues, AN INVITATION TO ALL MIDWIVES  I have organised a Brisbane branch meeting for the ACMI that will be sponsored by some Independent Midwives.  We need as many Midwives Independent or not, as well as student midwives to attend this meeting. This gathering will enable

Re: Independent Midwives hosting ACMI branch meeting

1999-09-14 Thread HomeMidwifery Association
Anne, is this an oversight or are consumers really not welcome here? Marina Original Message Follows Dear Colleagues, AN INVITATION TO ALL MIDWIVES I have organised a Brisbane branch meeting for the ACMI that will be sponsored by some Independent Midwives. We need as many Midwives

Independent Midwives hosting ACMI branch meeting

1999-09-13 Thread C
Dear Colleagues, AN INVITATION TO ALL MIDWIVES   I have organised a Brisbane branch meeting for the ACMI that will be sponsored by some Independent Midwives.  We need as many Midwives Independent or not, as well as student midwives to attend this meeting.    This gathering will enable

GST & independent midwives

1999-09-12 Thread The sprague's
Some info on the GST for any midwives who have 'fee for service' clients. After speaking to a number of people at the Australian Tax Department (ATO), I have been told that we do not have to apply a GST to midwifery services as we are exempt under subsection 38B Health . However we can claim a c