The first cohort of students has commenced studies in the newly restored Graduate Diploma of Midwifery course at the University of Tasmania, which is part of the Tasmanian Government's plan to grow the State's midwifery workforce.
The Government committed to reintroducing training for midwives in Tasmania and we have delivered on that.
The Government has partnered with the University of Tasmania to reintroduce the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery, with 29 student midwives officially commencing their studies last week.
Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Bridget Archer, today visited the University of Tasmania in Launceston to mark the important milestone in the delivery of midwifery education here in Tasmania.
"The Graduate Diploma of Midwifery provides a postgraduate pathway for registered nurses to gain a midwifery qualification while studying here in Tasmania,'' Minister Archer said.
"This week, 29 student midwives have gathered in Launceston for intensive learning and clinical simulation.
"Throughout their studies, student midwives will be supported in practice through an employment model within the Tasmanian Health Service. This ensures students are immersed in midwifery practice to develop the clinical skills and knowledge needed to register as a midwife.
"Through our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future, we are providing the best possible care for Tasmanians."
Enhancing education pathways in midwifery, including restoring the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery at the University of Tasmania, is a key focus of the Tasmanian Government's Midwifery Matters: Tasmanian Midwifery Workforce Strategy 2025-2030, which was released earlier this year.
