Three Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) midwives have been acknowledged for their dedication in delivering skilled and compassionate care to women and their families.
Mackay HHS staff celebrated the midwifery profession and acknowledged the outstanding contributions of their colleagues as part of International Day of the Midwife celebrations on Tuesday.
At a ceremony held at Mackay Base Hospital, three awards were presented to staff acknowledging excellence in the profession.
Congratulations to our 2025 award winners:
Emerging Midwife Award (Postgraduate)
WINNER: Amber Moyle, registered midwife, Women’s Health Unit, Mackay Base Hospital.
Exceptional Midwifery Care Provider Award (consumer-nominated)
WINNER: Danielle Sorbello, clinical nurse midwife, Women’s Health Unit, Mackay Base Hospital.
Outstanding Nursing and Midwifery and Leadership Award
WINNER: Jessie Twivey, nurse educator, Women’s Health Unit, Mackay Base Hospital.
The Mackay HHS delivers more than 1650 babies every year so it was very important to recognise the vital work midwives do for women, babies and families, Mackay HHS Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery James William Jenkins said.
“Today, we congratulate our colleagues and the recipients of these awards and thank all midwives for your dedication to midwifery and the valued role you play in bringing new life into the world,” he said.
“Midwives provide a safe place for women to discuss issues and build trusting relationships throughout the duration of pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal care.
“It’s through these relationships midwives become trusted members of families and communities,” Mr Jenkins said.
Each year on International Day of the Midwife, Proserpine Hospital also presents the Isabelle Morris Memorial Award, named in honour of the Proserpine midwife who worked at the hospital for over 30 years supporting women’s maternal health.
The award recognises an outstanding local midwife for their dedication and contributions to the health of women, babies and families across the Whitsunday region.
This year the award was presented to registered midwife Kirsty Dolphin.
International Day of the Midwife is celebrated each year on May 5 by more than 50 nations and is co-ordinated by the International Confederation of Midwives.
