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Who is Homebirth Australia?

​ HBA is the peak national body for Homebirth in Australia. For over fourty five years, HBA has worked to support consumers and midwives who choose homebirth. The organisation is run by volunteers – consumers and midwives.

WE AIM TO:

• support the rights of homebirth parents to choose how, where and with whom they give birth.
• increase public awareness and acceptance of homebirth.
• provide communication and support to members of Homebirth Australia.
• provide information to parents planning homebirth.
• provide information, support and networking to service providers.
• advocate for the removal of barriers for midwives entering private practice
  
• convene an annual national conference.​​

If you are interested in having a homebirth and want to contact a private midwife you can find a midwife in your local area here or please contact Homebirth Australia.
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