Regulating Australia’s midwives

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia works to ensure that Australia’s  midwives are suitably trained, qualified and safe to practise. Public safety is our priority.

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) undertakes functions as set by the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, as in force in each state and territory (the National Law). The NMBA regulates the practice of midwifery in Australia, and one of its key roles is to protect the public. The NMBA does this by developing standards, codes and guidelines which together establish the requirements for professional and safe practice by midwives in Australia.

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Safety and quality guidelines now in effect

The updated Safety and quality guidelines for privately practising midwives are now in effect.

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BOARD NEWS

Midwifery Futures

NMBA, Burnet Institute and colleagues partner to deliver a comprehensive review into the midwifery workforce.

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REGISTRATION

Code of conduct for midwives

Being a midwife means something. Learn more about your Code of conduct as a midwife practising in Australia.

Ahpra registration checklist

ENDORSEMENTS

Scheduled medicines

Find out what is required for midwives looking to get the Endorsement for scheduled medicines for midwives

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REGISTRATION

Thinking about returning to practice?

Information for midwives on the requirements for re-entry to practice

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EDUCATION

Search approved programs of study

Find NMBA-approved programs of study to become a registered midwife in Australia.

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GET INVOLVED

Join the NMBA

Would you like to help protect the safety of the public and contribute to health practitioner regulation? 

PRACTITIONER SUPPORT

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce webinar series

Through listening to the experiences of Indigenous practitioners, we aim to increase and support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce.

Ahpra registration and submission forms

REGISTRATION

Forms

Access application forms, templates and guidelines for registration and endorsements.