About #IDM2021

Join the Clinical Skills Development Service (CSDS) in celebrating the International Day of the Midwife! This year's #IDM2021 will include: a podcast launch, a panel discussion about midwifery around the world, and interactive demonstrations of how simulation can be used in maternity care training and education.

Due to limited capacity and COVID-19 guidelines, in-person places were limited. We divided the day into two sessions- a panel discussion and interactive demonstrations.

Opening

5 May 2021
12 - 12:30pm AEST (GMT +10:00)

The opening launched MEPcast- a podcast about maternity care training. Due to limited capacity and COVID-19 guidelines, this session was invite-only.

Panel discussion:
Midwifery around the world

5 May 2021
1 - 2:15pm AEST (GMT +10:00)

We've assembled a world-class lineup of midwives who went in-depth on what midwifery is like around the world.

The panel discussion was moderated by Sue Hampton of CSDS. Due to limited capacity and COVID-19 guidelines, in-person places were limited.

Speakers

Katrine Aasekjær
Norway

Elaine Barrett
New Zealand

Lynne Buetow
South Africa

Eline Skirnisdottir Vik
Norway

Interactive demonstrations

5 May 2021
2:15 - 3pm AEST (GMT +10:00)

The interactive demonstrations featured the different ways simulation can be used in maternity care training. Due to limited capacity and COVID-19 guidelines, in-person places were limited. This session was not livestreamed.