National Advocacy
On this page you will find an overview of the work we have been been a part of, in collaboration with other maternity advocacy organisations, on behalf of women nationally to improve maternity outcomes.
NMBA Public Consultation for Private Midwives
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) invited feedback on:
• the proposed revised Registration standard: Endorsement for scheduled medicines for midwives (the Registration standard), and
• proposed revised Guidelines: Endorsement for scheduled medicines for midwives (the Guidelines).
The issues relating to this consultation are covered in this interview by PBB Media with Katelyn Commerford, Homebirth Australia Co-ordinator.
Protecting Women's Rights to Birth Choices
(National Rollout of SA's Legislation Requiring Clinicians to be present atHomebirths)
Read our join position statement with other maternity advocacy organisations around the country HERE.
And read our media release: Maternity consumers call on health ministers to reduce hospital birth deaths and violence.
National Homebirth Priorities: 2025-26
Protecting Women's Rights to Birth Choices
(National Rollout of SA's Legislation Requiring Clinicians to be present atHomebirths)
Read our join position statement with other maternity advocacy organisations around the country HERE.
And read our media release: Maternity consumers call on health ministers to reduce hospital birth deaths and violence.
National Homebirth Priorities: 2025-26