Diversity of Midwifery Practice | Federation University

MIDGD6006 Diversity of Midwifery Practice

This course consolidates midwifery knowledge, skills and application for practice in a variety of diverse settings in which midwives provide care to a range of vulnerable populations in primary health care contexts. The central focus is the diverse role of midwifery practice in providing maternity care in various healthcare contexts including regional, local, national and international contexts. The role of midwifery and maternity care in improving perinatal outcomes for disadvantaged women and families will be discussed and debated including issues of cultural diversity, refugees, and vulnerable populations. The midwives¿ role as a member of a multidisciplinary team is also explored. This course works to put into context for the student, the nature and scope of midwifery practice and the importance of woman centred care and places it as central to securing improved maternal and infant health outcomes.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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