Plans to restore midwifery education at the University of Tasmania are moving forward, with recruitment now underway ahead of the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery returning in 2026.
The Tasmanian Government and the University have confirmed their partnership to reintroduce the course from June 2026, aiming to strengthen local pathways into the profession. A Senior Lecturer in Midwifery has already been appointed to lead the course, while a national search is underway for a Professor of Midwifery.
Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing Bridget Archer said the move would help expand opportunities for aspiring and practising midwives within the state.
“The re-introduction of the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery at the University of Tasmania is the first step in supporting those seeking to become a midwife in our State,” she said. “This also creates opportunities for further postgraduate education for our existing midwifery workforce, including research and advanced practice.”
Archer said developing Tasmania’s own workforce was key to ensuring safe and person-centred maternity care that meets the needs of local women and families.
Registered nurses interested in studying the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery can take part in online information sessions in November. Further details will be available through the University and the Department of Health’s website and social media channels in the coming weeks.
The return of the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery is one of several measures introduced this year to strengthen Tasmania’s future midwifery workforce. The initiative also supports the priorities outlined in the Midwifery Matters Tasmanian Midwifery Workforce Strategy Consultation Draft 2025–2030, which highlights the importance of educating midwives within the state.
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