Grandmother of all Rallies - Townsville, QLD
Description
Dust off your banners. Paint your placards. It's time to rally to protect our birth choices!
#PROTECTBIRTHCHOICES # RALLYFORHOMEBIRTH #GRANDMOTHEROFALLRALLIES
On 1 January 2027, the current exemption allowing second midwives to attend homebirths is due to end. This will cause a catastrophic collapse in access to midwife-supported homebirth in Australia. No second midwives, no homebirth!
Homebirth Australia is calling for an urgent, temporary solution before this deadline so second midwives can continue attending homebirths, followed by a permanent affordable insurance solution in 2027.
We've been told by the government that this isn't going to happen. Only an extraordinary show of public pressure can turn the tide. We need to demonstrate just how much this matters to Australian families, midwives and communities.
JOIN US IN TOWNSVILLE TO DEMONSTRATE THAT BIRTH CHOICE DESERVES TO BE PROTECTED.
Why do I need to register?
Registration is completely free and only takes a moment. We need you to register so we have a rough idea of the number of people this matters to, so we can communicate that to the government and the media. The more attendance we have, the greater our collective power! Please register a ticket for everyone attending in your group.
Who should I bring?
Bring your children, bring your partner, bring your mother and your neighbour and your friends and your grandmother. We need the community to show up protect birth choices NOW and in the future.
I'm traveling from out of town. Is there any assistance with transport?
Yes. Once you register, you will be shown a few optional questions. Here you can indicate where you are traveling from and if you would be interested in carpooling. We will then put you in touch with others in your area to organise.
For more info, take a look at our FAQs below.
FAQs
- Why is this event called the Grandmother of all Rallies?
In 2009, over 1000 people rallied in Canberra at the 'Mother of all Rallies' to fight for women's birth choices when homebirth first came under major threat. As a result of that rally, the insurance exemption that allowed second midwives to continue practising was signed. 18 years later, with that same exemption ending and the government refusing to resign, we are once again set to rally around the exact same issue from 2009. Hence, the Grandmother of all Rallies!
- What will happen on the day?
Please gather at the registration point at 9.15AM on Saturday 21st of November. This will give you time to find friends and get yourself organised. The rally will begin at 9.30am. It will involve a few short speeches as well as some good old fashioned chanting! There may be a few photos with media. We hope to have everything wrapped up by 10.30am
Further event information will be communicated closer to the time.
- What do I need to bring?
Food, water, signs / banners if you would like to use them, suitable clothing to be prepared for the weather (raincoats, sunblock etc), all the friends and family you can muster!
- What if it's raining?
Unless there is a serious weather event forecast, we plan to go ahead rain, hail or shine! Please make sure you check the weather and prepare accordingly.
- Will it be accessible?
Yes - prams and wheelchairs are welcome.
- How will last-minute changes or updates be communicated?
At this stage, all event information will be communicated via email. This may change closer to the time depending on registration numbers. Please keep a close eye on your inbox in the lead-up to the event.
- I am a journalist, PR person or an influencer. How can I help to spread the word?
We would LOVE to hear from you. Please contact us on email, coordinator@homebirthaustralia.org.
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