Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation

A study, published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing, revealed practice nurses are underutilised when it comes to advice, and treatment, for patients about long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). Read more - #[bit.ly/4h8qBXR

The aged care 1 Oct pay increases are here, thanks to the union win of the Aged Care Work Value Case.
Aged Care employers have been funded for the Oct 1 pay increases. You ought to see an increase in your hourly rate.
Find the ANMJ explainer article here - #[bit.ly/3W9fdBd

Historic court case begins on better pay for NSW nurses and midwives - ANMJ A landmark campaign to improve NSW public sector nurses’ and midwives’ pay and conditions will culminate in one of the state’s biggest legal cases in decades, as a six-week hearing gets underway in the NSW Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) today. After rejecting the state government’s offer of 9% over three years, the NSWNMA has mounted

“In order to boost recruitment and retention and reduce workforce shortages, nurses and midwives must receive a competitive wage that addresses the wage stagnation our members have experienced under the previous Coalition government’s wages policy.”
Read more - #[bit.ly/4mIpwqL

Stand in #solidarity with ANMF SA Branch members as they fight for a fair and respectful revised offer from the state government. Sign the petition here ✍️ www.anmfsa.org.au/web/Respect

The latest Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal delves into the realities of providing healthcare in the crossfire of war and explores the current focus in Australian midwifery and maternal health. Stay up to date on the latest news, practice, research with the ANMJ. 💻 anmj.org.au/publications/

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) and its members are celebrating the third pay rise for Australia's aged care workforce, as a result of the Fair Work Commission's (FWC) landmark Aged Care Work Value Case.
Media Release: bit.ly/42iQpua

Aged care pay rises help ease cost-of-living pressures - ANMJ NSW AIN Marta is among thousands of aged care workers across Australia experiencing the direct benefits of recent wage increases flowing through the sector.

Circle Oct 1 on the calendar! Another pay increase for aged care nurses and direct-care workers is on the way to help ease cost-of-living pressures, a win from the ANMF Work Value Cases at the Fair Work Commission. Read more on how these increases are helping our members - bit.ly/4lbfK0N

The 'blue puffer' for asthma has new advice. Health professionals, including nurses, are being advised to stop prescribing or recommending as-needed short-acting beta2 agonists (SABA) alone as needed to treat asthma in adolescents and adults. Read more: bit.ly/4n7xOti
#asthma #bluepuffer

Circle the date – October 1. The Fair Work Commission has confirmed the latest round of wage increases for aged care nurses and direct-care workers, the result of the Work Value cases the ANMF pursued with members since 2021. Find the new rates here ➡ anmf.org.au/industrial/w...

Melbourne emergency nurse delivers humanitarian aid in Gaza - ANMJ Australian emergency nurse Jean-Philippe Miller has been deployed to Gaza three times with Australian Red Cross since early 2024. Amid the escalating humanitarian crisis, he talks of the need of adherence to International Humanitarian Law. Jean-Philippe spent 36 days in Gaza in February 2024, 42 days in September to November 2024, and more recently 49

What's it like to provide the human right to healthcare in conflict zones such as Gaza? Emergency nurse Jean-Philippe has been deployed multiple times.
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Sign our letter of support and solidarity to healthcare workers currently working in Gaza. 📝 Closing soon. Link in comments below.

ANMF Union win 💪 On 1 Oct, aged care nurses and direct-care workers across the country will see another wage increase, thanks to the success of the Work Value Case. It may be only a small increase per hour, but it does add up.
Circle the date - More info here: anmf.org.au/industrial/w...

‘Use us or lose us’: Victorian student nurses and midwives rally to secure jobs - ANMJ Final-year Victorian nursing student Nellie says she was left “absolutely gutted” after finding out last week she had missed out on a graduate position for 2026. “I looked at the PMCV (Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria computer match) page, and it said, ‘You have not been matched’. I was in shock. I was very upset.

Victorian student nurses and midwives rally as more than 2,000 Victorian nursing and midwifery students are facing the prospect of being unable to secure a graduate program within the state’s public health system next year, following a significant cut in places. bit.ly/4gz4x8o

Give peace a chance: Nurses and midwives can play crucial role in fostering global peace in a fractured world - ANMJ As trusted frontline health professionals in every corner of the globe, nurses and midwives are uniquely positioned to lead collective international efforts for lasting peace. On top of clinical care, nurses and midwives can play a significant role in helping bridge divides – including cultural, political and social – through their daily advocacy and action.

How can we act for a peaceful world? Peace is the foundation of human dignity, health, and survival. Nurses and midwives, through their advocacy for health equity and provision of holistic and compassionate care, can be strong global champions. 🤝 bit.ly/4nRuVO6
#NursesMidwivesforPeace #PeaceDay2025

The latest Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal is available online now: anmj.org.au/publications/
Read more about the realities of providing healthcare in the crossfire of war, nurses working in Gaza and the continued focus on midwifery and maternal health with more news, research and updates.

The 'blue puffer' for asthma has new advice. Health professionals, including nurses, are being advised to stop prescribing or recommending as-needed short-acting beta2 agonists (SABA) alone as needed to treat asthma in adolescents and adults. Read more: bit.ly/4n7xOti
#asthma #bluepuffer

How do you navigate the impacts of relentless heatwaves and cyclonic weather on healthcare delivery? This was the reality for RN Wendy. Read more on Wendy's experiences here and the complex realities of nursing in the face of climate-driven extreme weather events: bit.ly/3V8IsDU

In Australia, each year there are 55,000 cases of sepsis, which is deadly for 8,700 people.
50% of survivors suffer long-term consequences.
Learn about the signs and symptoms and ask, 'Could it be sepsis?'

The 'Digital Health in Aged Care; Improving the Resident Transfer Experience' webinar is now available on demand.For nurses and care workers who want to offer smoother aged care resident transfers and boost digital health confidence.
💻Watch now: youtu.be/miDAY9yQVB4

The aim of Let Children Live is to have each name carried and honoured by someone across the world, amplifying the call to protect children’s lives and futures. Read more about the campaign here - bit.ly/4paggy7

Sleep apnea incidence and severity to double with climate change - ANMJ Sleep apnea will become more common and severe due to global warming, leading to increased health and economic burdens across the world, warn Australian scientists. Rising temperatures increase the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and under the most likely climate change scenarios, the societal burden of OSA is expected to double in most countries

Rising temperatures increase the severity of obstructive sleep apnea and under the most likely climate change scenarios, the societal burden of OSA is expected to double in most countries over the next 75 years, according to new Flinders University research. More in the ANMJ:
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Recognising the commitment, compassion and impact the global community of nurses dedicated to caring for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and blood disorders bring to their patients and families.

One year on – real support from real nurses and midwives - ANMJ After serving eight years as Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) Federal Assistant Secretary, Lori-Anne Sharp has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Nurse Midwife Health Program Australia (NMHPA). Lori-Anne was Federal Assistant Secretary at the ANMF from 2017 to 2025 and served on the Victorian Branch Council from 2004 to 2017. With over

The Nurse Midwife Health Program Australia (NMHPA) has reached its one-year anniversary. Chief Executive Officer Lori-Anne Sharp reflects on why NMHPA matters, how it differs, and what trends are emerging for the health and well-being of nurses, midwives and students. bit.ly/3I7MBF6

Here’s to all the nursing and midwifery dads sharing the love and the load, in big and small ways. We wish you a very happy Father's Day today!

NSW Public sector nurses and midwives have voted to accept the NSW government’s interim pay and conditions offer. Read more in the ANMJ - bit.ly/467PcqK

Poor health, chronic illness, and premature death are all things nurses and midwives work to mitigate in their practice. Synthesising evidence from 100 studies, a new report from the Australian Human Rights Commission shows how racism in healthcare is costing lives. Report: bit.ly/462ppQK

New guidelines for nurses performing non-surgical cosmetic procedures - ANMJ Registered nurses will now need at least one-year of general or specialist practice before they can perform non-surgical cosmetic procedures, under new guidelines taking effect from today. Many practitioners who want to expand their scope of practice into non-surgical cosmetic procedures, which include botulinum toxin and dermal fillers, will also need to undertake further training

🆕New guidelines from the NMBA are taking effect from today for any nurses who want to expand their scope of practice into non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
Read more in the ANMJ - bit.ly/41tTx67

Unions welcome penalty rates protection for Australian workers The new provisions will safeguard penalty and overtime rates as part of changes to the Fair Work Act.

More protection for worker penalty rates has been passed into law.
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Can therapy dogs help? Nurse Kathleen was the principal investigator for a 5-year research project at Canberra Hospital to show exactly what canine interventions can bring to ICU patients and their families.
ABC story: 🐶 ab.co/4oI6NOm

‘This is dangerous’: QNMU sounds alarm over BlueCare plan to axe 60% of enrolled nurses - ANMJ The Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union (QNMU) has slammed a move by BlueCare, the state’s largest private aged care provider, to sack 60% of its enrolled nursing workforce starting this week. QNMU Secretary Sarah Beaman warned that reducing the number of ENs – who play a crucial role in checking, monitoring and medicating thousands of

BlueCare is sacking 60% of its enrolled nurses starting this week - a move the QNMU warns will put elderly Queenslanders at risk.

Peace is the foundation of human dignity, health, and survival. Without peace, humanitarian needs cannot be met & healthcare systems cannot function.

Stand with us - add the #NursesMidwivesForPeace frame to your social profiles.

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