NZCOM 2012 National Conference

On behalf of the New Zealand College of Midwives, it is my pleasure to invite you to 12th NZCOM Biennial Conference, to be held in Wellington, 24 – 26 August 2012.

The theme of our conference is Midwives working with women: integrating community, hospital and home. Working with women, their babies and their families during childbirth is both a privilege and a pleasure for midwives, who understand this profoundly emotional, significant and special time in each woman’s life. Midwives work in many different settings – the home, community, hospital, rural, urban - and aim to provide the very best maternity care for each woman, baby and family. They do this by working closely with each woman, her family and involving other services and personnel such as other midwives, doctors, other health professionals, and community support agencies when required. The New Zealand maternity service and midwives spans and integrates community primary maternity services and secondary hospital maternity services.

This conference will be an opportunity for midwives, women and other health practitioners to explore how we can further develop the strong, supportive relationships that are necessary and which support the integration of these maternity services. 

We are delighted to have an amazing line up of speakers this year. From our keynote speaker, Nester T Moyo through to our concurrent sessions, there are chances to learn, research and find ways to enhance our own practices.

Naturally, the conference is also an excellent time to meet up with colleagues and friends from throughout New Zealand, while enjoying the social elements the conference has to offer.

I encourage you to support your conference, register now, book your flights and plan to make the most out of the conference.

I look forward to seeing you in Wellington in August.

Ann Yates

NZCOM President

Kia ora!

The New Zealand College of Midwives Biennial conference in August is an excellent opportunity to visit Wellington and enjoy the urban heart of the capital of New Zealand.

I warmly encourage you to attend this conference which has the theme Midwives working with women; integrating community, home and hospital.

Working in partnership with other organisations to offer people-centred care strongly resonates with Wellington’s future planning.There are many attractions in Wellington to attend after the conference, such as Te Papa, The City Gallery and Zealandia.

You may be interested in seeing West End Girls at Circa Theatre or simply enjoy the shopping and café culture. Bring your walking shoes to explore the waterfront or the Botanic Gardens and your shopping bags to enjoy the Golden Mile.

For more information about what’s on in Wellington please visit www.wellingtonnz.com, one of many websites that enables Wellingtonians and visitors an insight in to what our cosmopolitan city of Wellington has to offer.

Kind regards

Celia Wade-Brown

MAYOR

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