28 February 2026

Bridget Archer, Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing

The midwifery workforce and services will be strengthened across Tasmania as part of a newly released vision.
Released today, Midwifery Matters: Tasmanian Midwifery Workforce Strategy, builds on the Tasmanian Liberal Government’s strong focus on supporting women and families across the State.
Midwifery Matters provides a blueprint for strengthening the midwifery workforce and services.
Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Bridget Archer, said the Strategy is a commitment to Tasmanian women, families and both current and future midwives.
“Midwives are absolutely essential to maternity care, supporting families throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period – and we know supporting them is key to providing the best outcomes for mothers and babies,” Minister Archer said.
“Midwifery Matters sets out how our Government will continue to support and strengthen our midwifery workforce.
“It is also a clear commitment to listening to women, valuing midwives, and providing contemporary, respectful, and evidence-based care.”
Midwifery Matters delivers on a key election commitment from the Tasmanian Liberal Government.
The Strategy responds to the voices of Tasmanian women, including those heard during the recent consultation process, national policy directions, and global best practice.
It outlines 20 actions to further strengthen services and elevate midwifery practice across three main themes of workforce capacity, workforce capability, and connection with women and families.
“We will enhance education pathways, expand midwifery-led models of care, and ensure that every woman has access to continuity of care, regardless of location or circumstance,” Minister Archer said.
“In alignment with Midwifery Matters, the University of Tasmania is reintroducing the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery later this year, expanding opportunities for midwifery education in our State.
“Our Liberal Government is delivering for Tasmania by ensuring midwives work to their full scope of practice, families are empowered and the care received is the safe, high-quality care they deserve.”
For more information and to read the Strategy, visit: http://www.health.tas.gov.au/news/nursing-and-midwifery-strategies