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 (external site).
Responsibility for notification
The midwife intending to enter into private practice.
Who must be notified
Under the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1911 (external site), the Chief Health Officer must be notified. Notifications are sent to the Nursing and Midwifery Office.
How to notify
Complete the notification of intention to enter into private practice as a midwife form.
Notification forms
Forms are available from:
Principal Midwifery Advisor
Nursing and Midwifery Office
Department of Health
Phone: (08) 9222 6876
Notification due
Prior to commencement of private practice.
Contact
To make a notification about a midwife entering into private practice, contact:
Nursing and Midwifery Office
Department of Health
Phone: 9222 6876
Postal address:
Department of Health
Reply Paid 70042
Locked Bag 52
Perth Business Centre WA 6849
For further information contact the Principal Midwifery Advisor on 9222 6876.