Nursing and Midwifery Office

Who We Are

The Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer (CNMO), Adjunct Professor Debra Thoms is the professional link between the NSW Minister for Health, the Director-General of Health and the public, private and education sectors of the nursing and midwifery professions in NSW.

The CNMO position is supported by a number of staff in the Nursing and Midwifery Office (NaMO), which includes nurses and midwives seconded from the health system. See 'Contacts' for names, position titles and contact details.

What We Do

Together, the CNMO and staff provide advice on professional nursing and midwifery issues and on policy issues, monitor policy implementation, manage State-wide nursing and midwifery initiatives, represent the NSW Department of Health on various committees and allocate funding for nursing and midwifery initiatives.

See the latest Nursing and Midwifery Office Newsletter.

How We Do What We Do

We disseminate information through a range of communication methods and are involved in a range of activities. We hold regular meetings with key nursing and midwifery organisations and groups. We visit health services across NSW as well as speaking at and attending conferences and seminars.