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Private maternity services to shut down at hospitals in Hobart and Darwin

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Maternity services at Healthscope private hospitals in Hobart and Darwin will be closed, restricting access to private birthing services and putting pressure on the public system.

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Private maternity services to shut down at hospitals in Hobart and Darwin

Maternity services at Healthscope private hospitals in Hobart and Darwin will be closed, restricting access to private birthing services and putting pressure on the public system.

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The Queenslander

‘Blow for women’ as hospitals shut maternity wards

Maternity wards at two private hospitals are set to close in a move labelled a “disappointing blow” to women seeking maternity care. Healthscope announced it would cease maternity services at Darwin Private Hospital and Hobart Private Hospital from April 17 and August 20, respectively. The private provider cited a declining birth rate and local skills shortages in Darwin and ongoing workforce challenges in Hobart as reasons for the closures. D…

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theindiansun.com.au

Healthscope to end maternity services at Hobart Private

Healthscope has formally notified the Tasmanian Government of its decision to discontinue maternity services at Hobart Private Hospital. The earliest date for the cessation is late August 2025, as per the mandatory six-month notice requirement. The announcement has sparked concern, with Minister for Health, Jacquie Petrusma, expressing disappointment and urging the Federal Government to take responsibility for supporting private hospitals. The n…

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Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation (Tasmanian Branch)

Media Release: ANMF to support midwives with Hobart Private ending maternity services

ANMF to support midwives with Hobart Private ending maternity services 20 February 2025 Media Opportunity When: Thursday 20 February 2025 at 2:45pm Where: ANMF Office 182 Macquarie Street Hobart Who: ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary Emily Shepherd The Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) will today reach out to our Midwifery members [...] The post Media Release: ANMF to support midwives with Hobart Private ending mate…

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