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 are limited. You can attend in-person or online. We divided the day into two sessions- a panel discussion and interactive demonstrations.
Register as early as possible to secure your place.
Opening
5 May 2021
12 - 12:30pm AEST (GMT +10:00)
The opening will include the launch of a podcast about maternity care training.
Due to limited capacity and COVID-19 guidelines, this session is invite-only. A recording of this session will be posted on this website.
Panel discussion:
Midwifery around the world
5 May 2021
1 - 2:15pm AEST (GMT +10:00)
We're assembling a world-class lineup of midwives for you, going in-depth on what midwifery is like around the world.
The panel discussion will be moderated by Sue Hampton of CSDS.
Due to limited capacity and COVID-19 guidelines, in-person places are limited. If you can't make it in-person, register for a virtual event to get livestream access.
RegisterSpeakers

Katrine Aasekjær
Norway

Elaine Barrett
New Zealand

Lynne Buetow
South Africa

Eline Skirnisdottir Vik
Norway
Interactive demonstration
5 May 2021
2:15 - 3pm AEST (GMT +10:00)
The interactive demonstration will feature the different ways simulation can be used in maternity care training. Due to limited capacity and COVID-19 guidelines, in-person places are limited. This session will not be livestreamed.
Register