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‘No longer a death sentence’: Meet Liz Crock, HIV Nurse Practitioner and NP of the Year
The value of the union workplace rep
ANMF Tasmanian Branch member Monica Werner has been a member of the union since she started nursing in 1981. She talks with the ANMJ about the role of the workplace
Deakin Professor recognised globally for shaping emergency nursing education
From the moment she stepped into the Royal Melbourne Hospital’s Emergency Department as a 19-year-old second-year student, Professor Julie Considine AO was captivated by the specialty of emergency nursing. “I
Latest Career & Practice
Nurse-led clinics are a valuable service that should be promoted, finds study
Advanced practice nurses running nurse-led clinics across Australia need greater support from all levels to overcome barriers such as overwhelming workloads, new research has revealed. Published in the latest edition
Let’s talk about HIV (Stigma) – new video and learning resource for healthcare workers
With timely diagnosis and access to effective treatment, HIV is now a chronic, manageable condition with normal life expectancy. However, HIV stigma is widely recognised as being a major determinant
Developmental screening tools in adolescent period in relation to mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) use
Adolescents between 10 and 19 years of age, are at a pivotal stage of health development marked by curiosity, experimentation, self-discovery; this period of development is often when many young
Latest Digital Health
Assessing what makes a reasonable decision with AI
With the increasing impact of artificial intelligence (AI), researchers are exploring the role of technology in clinical decision-making and explanations in healthcare. “Clinicians must calibrate their judgement against a whole
Nurses must be included in shaping digital innovations in aged care
Digital technology can assist aged care nurses to manage end of life in nursing homes, however, ensuring its impact requires better tools, training and ongoing support, according to a new
Digital health lab: promising solutions for nursing and midwifery care
A newly created digital health lab will enable the testing of new projects including those that will benefit the nursing and midwifery professions. Accelerating the pace of digital innovation will
Latest Grads & Students
Shaping the future of aged care: Nursing students gain new perspective through clinical placements program
Nursing student Marcus Goh says his understanding and appreciation of the residential aged care sector improved significantly as part of the federal government-funded Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program. Launched
Grad Spotlight – Alex
Alex White is a graduate registered nurse at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne 1 What inspired you to pursue a career in nursing? My passion for helping people in their time
‘It’s humbling’: Nursing lecturer helps guide next generation
“As nurses, from our graduate year onwards, we are teachers,” says La Trobe University nursing lecturer Niki Lillibridge. “We teach our own as soon as we become professionals.” So, after
Latest Research
Reducing emergency transfers from nursing homes
Despite recent reforms that have taken effect in Australian nursing homes, including the requirement for 24/7 registered nurse (RN) presence and mandated direct care minutes, high rates of transfers from
Study callout: Help researchers understand drinking cultures among Victorian nurses and midwives
Are you a Victorian nurse or midwife interested in sharing your insights on drinking cultures within your professional community? Researchers from La Trobe University and Monash University want to hear
Sacrificial burdens: Understanding overlooked fringe benefits implications
While non-financial benefits such as fringe benefits from employers can be appealing, it’s beneficial to understand some of the generally less considered aspects before making the decision that is right
Latest Justice & Action
Changes for residential aged care PCWs in 2025: Find out your pay and classification
If you are a PCW working in residential aged care, you can expect some changes to your pay and classification at the start of 2025. Background PCWs, now referred to
Key changes for AINs in residential aged care: What pay to expect from January 2025
If you are an AIN working in residential aged care, you can expect some changes to your pay and classification at the start of 2025. AINs are currently classified under
An update on our Work Value cases
The ANMF currently has two Work Value cases before the Fair Work Commission (FWC). Work Value case – Aged care industry This case commenced in late 2020 and was progressed
Latest Wellbeing
‘Pain grows roots’: Women’s pain is not niche – it affects half the population
Every woman has a story. From migraines to pelvic pain, aching bones and muscles to mental and hormonal health, women are living with pain that could be treatable. But they
Broccoli and kale top vegies for lowering blood pressure
If you suffer from high blood pressure, you may want to consider swapping pumpkin and potato for broccoli and cauliflower on your Christmas plate this festive season. Cruciferous vegetables, including
The support I needed: How CRANAplus’ Bush Support Line is helping the remote health workforce thrive
When remote area nurse (RAN) Kellie Kerin was struggling at work, she turned to CRANAplus’ Bush Support Line for help. She credits the free and confidential 24/7 telephone support service,
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About the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation
The ANMJ is a proud publication of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation, the largest union in Australia with over 326,000 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 doing 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.