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Melbourne Midwifery Society

Locality: Fitzroy, Victoria

Address: 115 Victoria Parade 3065 Fitzroy, VIC, Australia

Website: aculife.acu.edu.au/MIDWIFERYMELBOURNE/club_signup

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25.01.2022 Are you interested in a midwifery career in private practice, or would like to find out more? ACM host, Midwifery Advisor Hilary Rorison, and guests Teresa Walsh, Melanie Jackson and Norafiah Lever will be discussing the Ins and Outs of Private Practice. This Panel Webinar is FREE to everyone. ... When? Thursday 21 January 2021, 2PM AEDT. https://www.midwives.org.au//ins-and-outs-private-practice

24.01.2022 We are so excited to release Gender Equality Strategies in Maternity Care', our three-part webinar series for midwifery students and alumni. This series aims to build awareness of gender equality and respectful relationships strategies that can be incorporated into midwifery care. We kick off the first webinar of our three-part series on Monday 13th July at 10:00am. Registration is essential to secure a place - follow details in the event page below. Event pages for module...s 2 and 3 to be released in the coming days! We hope this series can evoke meaningful discussion and support around delivering messages of gender equality in our interactions with women. Looking forward to seeing you there.

24.01.2022 Today on #IDM we have a special shout out message from our BMid faculty team! These legends felt the ABC should acknowledge us too on #InternationalDayoftheMidwife! #midwives2020

23.01.2022 We invite students to join MidSoc for this special ticketed workshop next Tuesday with South East Centre Against Sexual Assault (SECASA). This session is designed for students to build self-awareness on the impacts of sexual assault and how to provide midwifery care that is trauma and violence informed. The session will cover:... * Definition of Sexual Assault * Understanding Consent * Prevalence and facts about sexual assault * Connection between sexual assault and accessing maternity services / examinations / childbirth * Responding to disclosures of sexual assault and key elements of good practice * About CASA / support and referral options * Self Care * Case Study / What is sensitive practice? .............................................. DATE: Tuesday 29th September, 10am-12:30pm TICKETS: https://aculife.acu.edu.au/MIDWIFERYMELBOURNE/rsvp_boot MidSoc members - $15. Non-members - $25. Registration essential via ACU Life. .............................................. Cant wait to see you there.

22.01.2022 Sonya is back! MidSoc are thrilled to be hosting a second event this year with clinical aromatherapist, Sonya, from Mother Nurture Aromatherapy! Come and join us in learning about the many safe and effective uses of essential oils in the postnatal setting. This event will be held via Zoom this Tuesday, 1st September, 7:30pm-8:30pm. Attendance is FREE for MidSoc members and Brisbane McAuley members. Register via link in the event page

21.01.2022 On this #IDM, Melbourne Midwifery Society would like to thank our faculty - for nurturing our passion, encouraging us to stay curious and helping us be the emerging midwives we are today. We would like to thank our fellow student midwives - for being part of our village, withstanding the challenges and celebrating the successes side by side. And we would like to thank women - for opening their hearts, sharing their journey and trusting us to support them during one of their most precious experiences in life. Proud to be #midwives!! #InternationalDayoftheMidwife #IDM2020 #midwivesmatter #ithankmymidwife

20.01.2022 We are so happy about our upcoming webinar with Jan Ireland, private practice midwife and director of MAMA (Midwives and Mothers Australia)! In this online event we will be discussing vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC), and key methods of support for women pre, during and post their VBAC. Join us and Jan at 11am next Tuesday, 14th July. This event is FREE for current MidSoc members. Registration is essential; follow details in the event page description. ... Looking forward to seeing you there. your MidSoc EC xx

18.01.2022 Happy Spring, midwifery friends! Look at all these beautiful CPD events we have coming your way in September! Non-Accidental Injury and Mandatory Reporting - join here: www.facebook.com/events/995918637536589 Unpack your Privilege with Dr Laura Biggs - two workshops released! Registrations essential, spaces limited. MidSoc members only. Workshop 1: www.facebook.com/events/681430619125651... Workshop 2: www.facebook.com/events/320545765827295 Sensitive Practice in Midwifery: Nurturing Survivors of Sexual Assault - registration and tickets here: www.facebook.com/events/3400645643316446 Refugee & Migrant Health in Maternity Care - TBC with date to be released ASAP! Can't wait to see you there...

17.01.2022 Module 2 of our Gender Equality Strategies series is now up! Registration is essential (details in the event page below). We kick off the first webinar of our three-part series tomorrow at 10am. Module 2 follows on Thursday 16th at 10am, and Module 3 on Monday 20th July concludes the series. Excited to see you there

17.01.2022 Unpack your Privilege 2020 is coming! MidSoc are blessed to have Dr Laura Biggs bringing her renowned event back for another year. Unpack your Privilege is a supportive, practical online space which explores intersectionality, introspection, and the choices, experiences and values that make up who you are. ... A small number of workshops are offered; each of 3-4 hours duration. Each of Lauras workshops will be capped at 12 members. We are offering Unpack your Privilege workshops on two dates during Semester 2 Vacation week: Monday 28th and Wednesday 30th September. Let us know in the poll below which day is your preference!

17.01.2022 New series released!! MidSoc are delighted to announce our upcoming three-part webinar series with Children by Choice Association Inc, titled Understanding Unplanned Pregnancy: A guide for midwifery students. Discussion topics of these sessions include: parenting, adoption & abortion options for women with an unplanned pregnancy... the intersection of domestic violence and unplanned pregnancy & abortion principles of non-directive counselling. We invite you to choose your preferences on what dates and times the events in this series should be scheduled. Let us know your vote via the poll below. https://melbournemidsoc.typeform.com/to/UJSdvO14

17.01.2022 Hello everyone! Its that time of the year! The Melbourne Midwifery Society is seeking dedicated B-Midders to take the reins of the society and fill the soon-to-be-vacated Executive Committee positions. The roles will commence in October this year, and run until October 2021. This is an opportunity to provide peer support to your fellow students; work closely with the faculty to deliver interesting CPD events; fundraise for midwifery-related causes; and organise educational a...Continue reading

16.01.2022 Just announced: Aromatherapy Session with Sonya Edmonds! As part of our Working with Pain in Labour series, we are delighted to be hosting an upcoming online event with clinical aromatherapist, Sonya, from Mother Nurture Aromatherapy. This will be a 1-hour presentation, starting at 7:30pm on an option of two Tuesdays; either the 26th May (next week) or 2nd June. ... Which of these two dates works best for you? Please let us know in the poll below. We cant wait to see you there.

14.01.2022 MidSoc are so thrilled that a big turnout is planned for our Aromatherapy event tonight with Sonya of @mothernurture_aromatherapy! For any MidSoc members who have not registered in time and still want to join, please send us a Facebook message before 5:30pm today. We will email you the Zoom details you need. Cant wait to see you there

14.01.2022 Nomination round 2 of 4 for MidSoc EC positions is now open!! As of today, Melbourne Midwifery Society are now looking for dedicated students to fill the roles of Secretary and Treasurer. Throughout September, we will be calling for nominations for the following positions: President and Vice-President (both closing today); Secretary; Treasurer; Events and Fundraising Coordinators (x2 roles); and Marketing & Social Media Coordinator. EC roles will commence in October this...Continue reading

13.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who came together for our VBAC event with MAMA Services Melbourne today!! We are particularly grateful to those of you who eloquently shared your lived experience of VBAC with us. Your stories are invaluable to this important and evocative discussion. Jan, thank you for your insight and passion for midwifery - you enrich our journey as student midwives and remind us all why we chose this path. We hope to have another event together soon!

10.01.2022 MidSoc are delighted to be co-hosting this online event with clinical aromatherapist Sonya of Mother Nurture Aromatherapy next Tuesday 26th May! Free to all MidSoc members, $10 for non-members. Registration essential via our Facebook event - zoom meeting link to be shared with all attendees who have registered.

10.01.2022 We have some exciting online events coming up for members of the Melbourne and McAuley Midwifery Society. Be sure to pencil these into your calendar! Event registration links coming soon.

10.01.2022 Just one week to go and last chance to grab your tickets to Unpack your Privilege workshops!! MidSoc are blessed to have Dr Laura Biggs bringing her renowned workshops back for another year. Join us in this supportive, practical online space where we explore intersectionality, introspection, and the choices, experiences and values that make up who we are. Workshop 1 is happening next Monday 28/09 and Workshop 2 on Wed 30/09, both from 10am-1pm. Spaces are limited with each... workshop capped at 16 members. REGISTRATION: Tickets are $20, limited to members of MidSoc. Registration is essential via either of the links below (please sign in with your ACU student ID). Workshop 1 ticket link: https://aculife.acu.edu.au/MIDWIFERYMELBOURNE/rsvp_boot Workshop 2 ticket link: https://aculife.acu.edu.au/MIDWIFERYMELBOURNE/rsvp_boot

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08.01.2022 Intake 3 of 4 of nominations for EC positions is now open! As of today, MidSoc are now looking for dedicated students to fill our two Events & Fundraising Coordinator roles. Throughout September, we will be calling for nominations for the following positions: President and Vice-President (closed); Secretary and Treasurer (both closing today); Events and Fundraising Coordinators (x2 roles); and Marketing & Social Media Coordinator. EC roles will commence in October thi...Continue reading

08.01.2022 Reminder! Nominations for MidSoc 2021 Events Coordinator roles close this Monday!! Being a part of MidSoc is an amazing opportunity to provide peer support to your fellow students, work closely with the faculty to deliver CPD events, fundraise for midwifery-related causes, and organise events that are both educational and social. ......................................................................... HOW TO APPLY: Nominations are placed via email ([email protected]). One student nominator needs to sign and send this email nomination, and include both the seconder and the nominee in the email. (Basically, the nominator, seconder and nominee for the position need to be CCd in on the one email). Nominators, seconders and nominees must be current financial MidSoc members. Position description below! ...................................................................... EVENTS & FUNDRAISING COORDINATORS 34 hours per week *Two roles* Were looking for two organised and tenacious individuals who are passionate about event management. These two people must be proactive with preparing required documentation well in advance of events, and following up room and equipment booking confirmations with ACU. Can preferably attend most events, but if unavailable it is their responsibility to ensure at least one Executive Committee member can be present. These roles also include fundraising for the ACU Melbourne Midwifery Society and the charitable organisations we support, including the Birthing Kit Foundation Australia. Duties: Prepare event documentation (brief, checklist, risk assessment) Manage room booking/equipment requests Ensure at least one Executive Committee member can be present at all events Will liaise with organisations the ACU Midwifery Society supports Search and apply for monetary grants available to the society Primary organisers/coordinators of donated items Administrators of raffles and silent auctions Coordinators of the Birthing Kit Assembly night Nominations for these two positions close on Monday 21st September. Voting will then open on ACULife and will close 28th September.

08.01.2022 Don't miss the final session of our Gender Equality Strategies series, starting tomorrow at 10am! We would love for you to join us via the event details below. You do not need to have attended the prior modules to take part in this event. Modules 1 and 2 last week evoked a fantastic amount of passionate discussion, and we cant wait to see how tomorrows session will tie the whole event series together. See you there! https://www.facebook.com/events/616211245665644/

06.01.2022 The final nomination round for 2021 EC positions is now open! As of today, the Melbourne Midwifery Society are now looking for a dedicated student to fill the role of Marketing & Social Media Coordinator. Throughout September, we will be calling for nominations for the following positions: President & Vice-President (closed); Secretary (closed); Treasurer (closed); Events and Fundraising Coordinators (x2 roles, closing today); and Marketing & Social Media Coordinator. EC ...Continue reading

03.01.2022 Check out the latest on the research Making Sense of the Unseen currently being undertaken by Dr Laura Biggs. This study attempts to close societal gaps in understanding maternal suicide by examining the lived experience of the phenomenon, exploring the nature of suicidal thoughts and the social and contextual factors contributing to suicidal ideation and behaviour in the perinatal period. https://insightplus.mja.com.au//preventing-maternal-suici/... You can also keep up to date with this research by registering here: https://redcap.mcri.edu.au/surveys/?s=CY7TJKEJKC

01.01.2022 :: Perinatal Loss In Midwifery :: Supporting women, their partners and families throughout their pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum journey means you will accompany them throughout some of the greatest joys, and for some the most tragic of losses. This online course created by bereavement midwife, Eliza Strauss, is based on evidence-based research into what impactful perinatal bereavement care can and should look like for families. ... For further information click below https://www.theperinatallosscentre.com.au/online-training.h