What is my dream?

"I am almost finished my Bachelor of Midwifery. My future map involves me working in the community as an independent midwife. 


There are only 2 independent midwives in my state now and I'm encouraged and inspired by them to increase that number by 50% as they both work at more than full capacity to provide women and families with care.


I am personally inspired to take normal pregnancy and birth back to the people – to work at a grassroots level in my own community to help women achieve great but almost boringly normal pregnancies and births. The money would be used to set up a clinic so women can access the gold standard of care in their local community – care with a known, qualified professional.


I would provide personalised care from preconception through to early parenting, including birth education and breastfeeding support, and eventually would share the space with other midwives in a developing group practice. I would also co-locate with other care providers who deal with pregnancies – such as physiotherapists, acupuncturists, naturopaths, psychologists and doctors.


I need seed funding for business planning, clinic space, equipment, insurance, marketing, income to me while I establish the business. As well as midwifery, I am also an amateur photographer and do a lot of energy, spiritual and craft work with women I care for – I plan on documenting this with my trusty camera (which is in need of a new lens) and blogging, writing, talking about it as I go! "

So there is a little bit more about me and my plans. I am most surprised to have won based on this entry because while it's my passion, heart and soul, it's really not that central an issue to most people.

But here I am!