July 12, 2003

Dr Barbara Vernon appointed to top positon at ACMI

I have just heard that Dr Barbara Vernon has been appointed as the Executive Officer of the Australian College of Midwives (ACMI). This is a landmark appointment and one that will send a strong message that ACMI is serious about the partnership between midwives and women and the importance of having a voice in national affairs.

Barb Vernon has been President of the Maternity Alliance in Australia for the past few years. She has a background as a statistician for the Commonwealth Public Service and a strong history of organisation and lobbying. Having had home births, she discovered the magic and importance of birth and became a passionate and effective spokesperson for the maternity reform movement. The National Maternity Action Plan was co-ordinated and co-authored by her and, having undertaken this thorough review of the status of birthing services in this country, she is well placed to understand the national health care system and its relevance to maternity care.

What a coup for ACMI! Barbara was to return to her work for the Government, but was very unwilling to put aside her work for midwifery, women and health care. Her appointment to this prestigious position will give her a chance to further extend her considerable skills at the same time as giving the ACMI a very effective lobbyist and champion organiser. No doubt there will be some eyebrows raised at the appointment of the first non-midwife to this position and it is to the credit of the Executive that they have taken this bold step to signal their commitment to working "with women".

Congratulations to Barbara and to the ACMI on this exciting new approach, and best wishes for productive and successful years ahead.

Posted by andrea at July 12, 2003 04:54 PM

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Heartily agree with your comments on Barb Vernon's appointment. I am confident she can have a powerful impact as did another wonderful statistician, Dr. Marjorie Tew. I'll never forget Marjorie wearing down a couple of belligerent obs. with persistent facts.
Liz.

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