NASOG

We all know parts of Australia’s women’s healthcare system need to work better. We see the gaps, the barriers and the consequences in our consulting rooms every day. Now there is an opportunity to put forward not just what is wrong, but what could make it better. The Senate Select Committee on Women’s Health is inviting submissions by Friday 9 October 2026. The inquiry addresses issues that are central to our work as specialist obstetricians and gynaecologists. These include pregnancy and...

NASOG welcomes the prospect of private maternity services returning to Darwin under Calvary Health Care’s proposed acquisition of Darwin Private Hospital. With at least 18 private maternity units closing across Australia in the past decade, the Northern Territory has an opportunity to reverse this trend and provide a practical blueprint for other communities. While restoring the service would require government action, sustainable funding and genuine collaboration with specialists, the...

Keeping members informed and involved is central to NASOG’s work. Whether we are advocating to government, engaging with health sector leaders, developing education initiatives or strengthening member benefits, we want to remain connected to the priorities and experiences of specialist obstetricians and gynaecologists. NASOG Member Town Hall Meetings Medical Cost Finder | Parliamentary Inquiry into Specialists Fees Private Health Sector Reforms | Senate Committee on Women’s Health...