On behalf of the Organising Committee we are pleased to invite you to join with us in Melbourne from the 24th to 26th May 2012 for the 4th Biennial Breathing New Life into maternity Care multidisciplinary conference.

Working together: balancing the risk in maternity care.

The aim of the conference is to consider the landscape of risk in 2012 as it relates to the provision of maternity services.

As society becomes more risk averse there is the need to rationalise risk, and place risk in perspective relative to our day to day lives.

We hope to achieve this by showcasing national and international experts in the fields of maternity care and beyond, considering the impact of social media, communication, ethics, as well as reviewing leading edge, clinical practice.

Now, more that ever before, we are challenged to improve the sustems and structures that build better relationships between doctors and midwives.

Our shared vision for this conference is that interprofessional learning opportunities will result in a new shared culture of care in the future where the woman is at the centre and mutual understanding, trust and effective collaboration become the cornerstones of best care.

We look forward to welcoming you and your contributions to this innovative and exciting conference.

See you in Melbourne.