The Midwifery Recruitment and Retention Service would like to invite Rural LMC midwives to attend one of the following workshops being held in several rural locations throughout New Zealand. You must be practicing as a rural community midwife to book onto these workshops
Resilient midwifery: Trauma-informed and compassionate practice
Dates will be announced in February 2026
Midwifery is a calling that demands both heart and strength—but even the most dedicated midwives can feel the toll of witnessing trauma, navigating complex outcomes, and supporting others through emotionally charged experiences.
Resilient Midwifery: Trauma-Informed and Compassionate Practice is a dynamic and reflective workshop designed to help midwives build emotional resilience while fostering a culture of care—for themselves, their colleagues, and the families they serve. Through interactive discussions and guided reflection, participants will explore the impact of trauma, learn the principles of trauma-informed care, and develop practical strategies to respond compassionately to distressing events. From navigating unexpected outcomes to creating psychologically safe work environments, this workshop equips midwives at all levels with the tools to thrive, not just survive, in today’s demanding maternity care landscape.
Workshop costs:
The workshops are fully funded through Midwifery Recruitment and Retention so there is no cost to attend. To enable professional discussion places are limited, book early to avoid disappointment.
The New Zealand College of Midwives is approved as a provider of continuing midwifery education by the Midwifery Council.
The College has allocated these workshops 8 hours of continuing midwifery education.
How to Book:
To register your interest to attend one of the Rural workshops you will need to click on the “Register your interest now” button. Please ensure you specify the workshop, region and date you would like to attend.
Please Note: Your initial registration will go on the shortlist until confirmed by Rural Services. If the pop up does not appear please email your details to: edadmin@nzcom.org.nz