The vital contribution midwives make to the health and wellbeing of women, babies and their families is being recognised and celebrated today, on International Day of the Midwife.
Minister for Health Ryan Park thanked midwives for the compassionate care they provide to NSW families each and every day, with around 90,000 babies born each year under their guidance and support.
NSW Health midwives are passionate about providing personalised, compassionate and high-quality care, helping women to make decisions about their maternity care that meets their unique needs and achieves their desired health outcomes.
Each year, NSW honours and recognises the extraordinary achievements of nurses and midwives in the NSW health system through the Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards.
People across NSW are encouraged to nominate an outstanding midwife in their community for the Healing Heart Award, which recognises a nurse or midwife whose compassion, kindness, professionalism or other attributes stood out.
Nominations for the 2025 Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards open today and close on 12 June 2025. People can nominate at www.health.nsw.gov.au/einma
There will be a total of nine award categories, including seven local health district and specialty network nominated awards, one consumer-nominated Healing Heart award and one colleague-nominated Healing Heart award.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health Ryan Park:
"Our midwives play an essential role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of mothers and their babies, and I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of them working across NSW Health.
"Each year, around 90,000 babies are born across the state, and midwives are at the heart of those journeys-offering expertise, compassion and unwavering care."
Quotes attributable to NSW Health Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Jacqui Cross:
"I really want to thank all our midwives in NSW Health for the difference they make each every day.
"Everything they do, they do with passion and dedication, and when I speak with our midwives I am always inspired by their commitment to bring the best possible skill and support to the women and families of NSW.
"I also love seeing strong midwifery leadership, and passionate midwives, leading innovative and sustainable models of care that meet the needs of the community.
