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27th ACM National Conference
Join us in the Top End for 3 days of inspiration, showcasing the latest research and innovation in Australian maternity care, including keynote presentations, concurrent sessions, workshops, facilitated conversations, networking events and social functions.
Darwin flights and accommodation fill quickly so book early to avoid disappointment.
Keynote Speakers
CJ Blennerhassett
CJ is a Registered Midwife with eight years of clinical practice providing primary care to hundreds of families. As President of the Canadian Association of Midwives, CJ has represented Canadian healthcare on the international stage and works with midwifery, government, and health system leaders from all provinces and territories to advocate for the growth of midwifery and ultimately the increased access to improved outcomes for sexual, reproductive and newborn health. CJ is Vice President of the Association of Nova Scotia Midwives and has worked within the provincial government’s department of health and wellness in system integration and health services planning.
CJ is an experienced teacher and clinical preceptor and has extensive speaking experience across interprofessional audiences, appearing at conferences and conducting workshops about the provision of inclusive care for queer, transgender and non-binary patients. CJ strongly believes that the midwifery philosophy of informed choice is foundational to the provision of inclusive health care and that patients should be centered as experts in their own care.
Nikki Ayers
Nikki Ayers was training to be an Australian Women’s Rugby Union Wallaroo, when a traumatic knee dislocation left her fighting to save her leg. 16 surgeries in 9 months was the gruelling start of her recovery.
Epitomising resilience, Nikki kept looking for the positives to avoid falling apart. There was one ligament still holding her knee together. She had family and friends encouraging her every step of the way. And para sporting organisations were reaching out within months. She seized the opportunities and pushed herself to make the most of this traumatic injury. Only 8 years later she was standing on the podium at the 2024 Paris Paralympics with a gold medal around her neck.
After some time away in 2022 to pursue further studies and complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery Studies, Nikki’s drive to win gold had not disappeared. Getting back into the boat in 2023, Nikki was selected in the Australian PR3 mixed double. A Paralympic Champion, a former state rugby union player and a Registered Nurse and Midwife, Nikki can finally relax …. until the next dream.
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Abstracts
The call for abstracts will open later in November 2024.
Tickets
Earlybird (until 7th July 2025)
Three day registration (includes Gala Dinner)
ACM Member $950
ACM Graduate, Affiliate, Pacific Member $600
ACM Student Member $530
Non-Member $1,400
From 8th July 2025
Three day registration (includes Gala Dinner)
ACM Member $1,150
ACM Graduate, Affiliate, Pacific Member $700
ACM Student Member $630
Non-Member $1,600
Accommodation
We’ve negotiated accommodation discounts and secured a limited number of reduced-rate hotel rooms to make your trip to Darwin cost affordable. Through the travel experts at Accommodation Link, rooms at the group rate are limited and available on a first come, first-served basis.
Flights
We are thrilled to announce that ACM has partnered with Qantas to support our delegates for the upcoming 2025 ACM National Conference.
As part of this collaboration, Qantas is offering discounts on selected flights for all registered delegates who are travelling to the event from within Australia and internationally*. Lower fares may be available on qantas.com at time of booking and discounts may not apply.
Qantas is Australia's most trusted airline, with a reputation for delivering excellent service, safety, and reliability. We are proud to have them on board as our official airline partner for the 2025 National Conference, ensuring delegates can travel in comfort and style to our event.
To find out more about the select discounted flights, delegates can simply book via the dedicated links below using the access code. The access code will be provided after registration is completed. Please forward your registration confirmation email to events@midwives.org.au to be provided with the access code.
Terms and Conditions
*Offer only available to eligible travellers. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, discount or promotion unless otherwise specified. Lower fares may be available on qantas.com. Discounts apply for Q class and above. Please refer to discount table for more information. Selected travel dates apply 1 Sep 25 - 18 Sep 25 for domestic flights and 25 August 25 - 25 Sep 25 for international flights, not available on all flights or days. Discounts are subject to availability and subject to change without notice at any time.
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