The Maternity Connect Program (MCP) is a Department of Health initiative (DHS) to support public regional/rural maternity services and their workforce to meet their maternity population care needs.
We focus on supporting midwives and nurses working in maternity services to develop and maintain their skills and competence through a clinical exposure placement.
Western Health is operating the program on behalf of the Department of Health.
Western Health is operating the program on behalf of the Department of Health and its success is contingent on the demand for the program and its outcomes.
“The Maternity Connect Program is a very valuable experience for rural midwives. It is a great opportunity to work with experienced midwives in a large regional hospital which provides numerous learning opportunities and experiences.”
“I can truly say that I feel much more confident with care of the Intrapartum woman and hope to bring what I have learnt to my practise.”
“Thank you for your help organising this placement and supporting me through out. I look forward to completing an additional placement in the future.”
“This was one of the most incredible experiences I’ve had as an RN. I learnt so much and realised how much I already knew which was comforting.”
“I loved my placement!! I learnt so much and saw a variety of things. The nursing team was fantastic, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time.”
“Overall an amazing program and really valued the support and what I took away from it.”
“It is a great opportunity to share knowledge and information to bring back to your own maternity service. It is also a great opportunity to network.”
“I consider this a very helpful program to help me to upskill and to practice Midwifery skills in a large Regional Hospital.”
“It is important to have this program to have the opportunity to work at a large regional Midwifery hospital at least annually or more often if possible.”
