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We provide and promote quality standards for New Zealand Midwives. Our role is a midwifery voice for midwives and women.
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Welcome to the official site of the New Zealand College of Midwives, the professional organisation for midwives.
The College is governed by a National Board comprising a number of nominated and elected representatives from throughout New Zealand. Representatives include rural midwives, urban midwives, educators, students, consumers, Māori midwives and birthing women.
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Latest guidance on COVID-19 testing for the health sector 16 November – 6 December
19th November, 2020
For the period 16 November – 6 December, we’ll continue to focus our testing efforts on testing all people with symptoms of COVID-19 in all regions. This includes a focus on testing: – regions/groups that…
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Safety Check renewal
15th November, 2020
The children’s worker safety check is a legislative requirement of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. All midwives are classed as core children’s workers whether employed or self-employed, and are required to complete a safety check…
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Embracing diversity – growing stronger together
We are excited to welcome you to Christchurch/Ōtautahi, for our 16th Biennial National Conference to be held at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.
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As a member of the College you have the opportunity to contribute to all the representations the College makes to government, health organisations, consumer groups and the public.
The College encourages and values individual member input very highly. You can also take an active role in supporting your local and regional midwifery community including joining with consumers and their organisations to support initiatives that enhance the lives of mothers and babies.
The Find your Midwife website, created by the New Zealand College of Midwives to help women to find a midwife they can work with best.
The MMPO was established by the New Zealand College of Midwives in 1997 to provide its LMC (Lead Maternity Carer) midwives with a supportive practice management and quality practice system, enabling high quality continuity of care for women throughout New Zealand.
MERAS has been established as a dedicated and focused union for employed midwives with support from the New Zealand College of Midwives. A national District Health Board (DHB) midwifery collective employment agreement for employed midwives has been negotiated and is now in operation for MERAS members at DHB’s.
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From 1 October 2020, the National Immunisation Schedule was changed, with adjustments to pneumococcal vaccines and a new event at 12 months ensuring earlier completion of MMR vaccination.
The Immunisation Advisory Centre are holding a webinar on Wednesday, 18 November 2020, 5.30pm to talk about the changes, and the latest information around safety and effectiveness of immunisation during pregnancy.
If you have any queries please contact IMAC directly.
www.immune.org.nz/webinars
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