SA Health has advised today that birthing services at Kangaroo Island Health Service have been temporarily suspended from 22 June to 7 July 2022 (8am), due to staff shortages.

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network say they will be providing assistance and making alternative birthing arrangements with local women and their planned births during this period, and are working closely with SA Ambulance Service, MedSTAR, RFDS and BHFLHN to ensure all women have access to safe birthing services.

Antenatal and post-natal midwifery services will continue to be available to the Kangaroo Island community throughout this time.

Women can contact the midwife, treating doctor or the Kangaroo Island Health Service on 8553 4200 if they have any questions or concerns.

The BHFLFN have reassured the community that they are committed to continuing to provide safe and high quality maternity services on-island, and will let the community know once maternity services have fully resumed.