VICTORIA TO PILOT NEW HOME BIRTH OPTION
Source: Victoria. Minister for Health. Media Release
"Victorian families will more birthing choices thanks to a Brumby Labor Government pilot program. Health Minister Daniel Andrews said a pilot program would be established at two Melbourne hospitals to trial public home birth services.“The Brumby Labor Government is taking action to provide Victorian families with world-class health services,’’ Mr Andrews said. “Home birthing has been a popular option considered by women expecting straight-forward, uncomplicated births. The Brumby Labor Government will pilot a public homebirth program at two hospitals, and then evaluate the model to see if it can be more widely offered through the public health system.’’