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Canberra. We Have A Problem.
Since I became NASOG President in 2019, I have used the word ‘Crisis’ in relation to obstetric services in almost every article, interview and meeting I have been involved in. This is not an...
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As the regional maternity crisis continues to roll out across the country, Queensland Health bureaucrats are attempting to address the high-profile maternity bypass at Gladstone Hospital by enabling...
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Are We Accepting the Death of Private Obstetrics?
Are you losing count of the closures of private maternity units in recent years? It seems that we can’t go two months without hearing about another case of private unit closure and subsequent crisis...
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A Little Less Conversation. A Little More Action.
In the month since our last newsletter, I have appeared in over 15 media pieces, attended 1 maternity workforce Roundtable and met with State and Federal politicians. Political meetings have included...
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A Road to Somewhere…..
I don’t know about you, but the past four months have had a ‘Groundhog Day’ sensation about them for me. The media in various parts of the country has continued to cover private maternity ward...
View ArticleRemove the Bureaucratic Blocks that Enable the Queensland Maternity Crisis
The maternity crisis rolls on in Queensland, but those offering some solutions are being blocked by bureaucrats. Add your name to our petition to allow Dr Liz Jackson and Dr Anusha Lazzari to deliver...
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A New NASOG Council
The 2023 NASOG AGM was held on Wednesday 29 November. While some long standing Council members remain, including President, A/Prof Gino Pecoraro OAM, there are new Councillors enthusiastic to take the...
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Keep NASOG at the Forefront…
NASOG’s Goals: Revive thriving private practice in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Reverse the pressure on public hospital maternity units. Return maternity services to regional and rural areas. End...
View ArticleInherent Risks in Removing Collaborative Arrangements
Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Ged Kearney, recently released a statement announcing the introduction of a bill that will remove the requirement for a Collaborative Arrangement for Nurse...
View ArticleAnother Maternity Unit Closing
In response to Dan Bourchier’s ABC News interview today with Alison Weatherstone from the Australian College of Midwives. Read the article by Janelle Miles and view the interview While Ms Weatherstone...
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