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‘We support each other’: A nurse’s journey working in war-torn Ukraine
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Nurses at the forefront of youth homelessness support
Amid the hustle and bustle of Melbourne’s King Street, a small team of dedicated nurses provide vital healthcare to young people aged 12 to 24 experiencing homelessness. “What I love
Paediatric Organ Donation Specialist Nurse urges Australians to consider giving someone a second chance at life
“This job enables me to offer families a chance to create a legacy for their child,” says Mellissa Short, a DonateLife Victoria paediatrics Nurse Donation Specialist based at Melbourne’s Royal
New ANMF Federal Vice President brings nursing and midwifery lens to national leadership team
With a diverse career in midwifery, advanced nursing practice and perinatal mental health, new ANMF Federal Vice President Astrid Tiefholz, from Tasmania, brings a unique voice to the union’s leadership.
Latest Career & Practice
Frailty – supporting better outcomes
Frailty is a common, yet often under-recognised, condition in older people. It is estimated that at least 11% of community dwelling older Australians, and up to 75% of residents in
Culturally safe maternity care for Indigenous women: Bridging gaps for health equity
An international, pan-Indigenous, and cross-cultural research team has examined Indigenous women’s dissatisfaction with birthing experiences across both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. A recently published scoping review includes data from
Between the frontline and the executive: A personal call to recognise and support healthcare’s middle managers
Middle managers—such as Nurse Unit Managers (NUMs), Midwifery Unit Managers (MUMs), and departmental leaders—play a critical role in translating strategic priorities into frontline care. They are the vital link between
Latest Digital Health
Webinar: Digital Health in Aged Care – Improving the Resident Transfer Experience
Are you confident using My Health Record for aged care residents? Come join us for this latest webinar, presented by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation and the Australian Digital
Why AI can never replace the human touch in nursing
Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be highly advanced and tireless, but it will never fully replace certain jobs that require qualities beyond software capabilities, such as empathy, a human touch, or
Watch the highlights: Pathology and Diagnostic Imaging in MHR
We’re pleased to share that the Pathology and Diagnostic Imaging results in My Health Record: New legislation webinar recording is now available. In partnership with the Digital Health Agency, the
Latest Grads & Students
Nurse practitioners working in urgent care invited to take part in Curtin University study
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) working in urgent care are invited to participate in a Curtin University study exploring NP roles in Australian Urgent Care Centres (UCCs). The research aims to identify
Prac Payment a game-changer for nursing and midwifery students
Student Spotlight – Olivia
Bachelor of Nursing student Olivia Stead is in her second year of nursing at the Adelaide Nursing School, University of Adelaide. 1 What inspired you to choose a career in nursing? I was
Latest Research
Common painkillers linked to antibiotic resistance
Common over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen are fuelling antibiotic resistance, according to new research from the University of South Australia. What’s more, when used together, they are amplifying
Nurse practitioners working in urgent care invited to take part in Curtin University study
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) working in urgent care are invited to participate in a Curtin University study exploring NP roles in Australian Urgent Care Centres (UCCs). The research aims to identify
Exercise may reduce breast cancer recurrence
Exercise – both aerobic and resistance training – may potentially reduce the recurrence rate of breast cancer, according to new research. Despite the advances made in breast cancer treatment, recurrence
Latest Justice & Action
‘We support each other’: A nurse’s journey working in war-torn Ukraine
My husband and I were deployed to Ukraine to work in an Emergency Field Hospital (EFH) with International Relief Agency, Samaritan’s Purse (SP), following the full-scale invasion by Russia the
The Power of Starting a Green Group
Why collective action is one of the best ways to lead change in your workplace and community. It started with cold curry in my lunch box and a ward office
First Nations women earn one third less than Australian men
First Nations women have the largest gender pay gap in Australia, according to new workforce data released today. First Nations women earn on average 35% less than average Australian male
Latest Wellbeing
Poor sleep linked with neurodegeneration
Poor sleep could have an impact on brain health, according to a new study, in another blow to shift and night duty workers struggling to attain enough shuteye. The research,
Black tea and berries could contribute to healthier ageing
Higher intakes of black tea, berries, citrus fruits and apples could help promote healthy ageing, new research has found. Foods rich in flavonoids could help to lower the risk of
10,000 steps? New study suggests 7,000 just as good for health
A new study suggests it might be time to rethink the common 10,000-steps-a-day goal, with just 7,000 daily steps achieving nearly identical health benefits. Led by Professor Melody Ding from the University of
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Frailty – supporting better outcomes
Frailty is a common, yet often under-recognised, condition in older people. It is estimated that at least 11% of community dwelling older Australians, and up to 75% of residents in aged care homes are living with frailty. Frailty is an
About the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation
The ANMJ is a proud publication of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation, the country’s largest union, with more than 345,000 members.
The ANMF is run by nurses and midwives with the purpose of advancing the industrial, political and professional status of its members.
The ANMF also actively promotes the need for high-quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for every Australian.
If you are a registered or enrolled nurse, midwife, assistant in nursing or delivering nursing work, the ANMF is the union for you. We invite you to join one of our branches, where we will be there when you need us.