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In order for a midwife to enter into private practice as a midwife she/he must first notify the intention to do so to the Department of Health.
Relevant legislation
The statutory requirement to report the intention to enter private practice as a midwife is specified in Regulation 3 of the Health (Notifications by Midwives) Regulations 1994.
Responsibility for notification
The midwife intending to enter into private practice.
Who must be notified
Under the Health Act 1911, the Executive Director, Public Health must be notified. Notifications are sent to the Nursing Midwifery Office.
How to notify
Complete the notification of intention to enter into private practice as a midwife form.
Forms are available from:
Principal Midwifery Advisor
Nursing and Midwifery Office
Department of Health
Phone: (08) 9222 2185
Notification is due:
Prior to commencement of private practice.
Notifications should be made to:
Nursing and Midwifery Office,
(Level 2, B block) Department of Health
WA, Reply Paid 70042,
Locked Bag 52
Perth Business Centre WA 6849
Phone: (08) 9222 2185
For more information regarding notification
Contact the Principal Midwifery Advisor on (08) 9222 2185.
