Demystifying the pandemic response sub-register for nurses and midwives wanting to return to practice during the COVID-19 crisis
ANMF members and others have been contacting the union wanting to know about the new pandemic response sub-register, that was recently established by the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), the Nursing and Midwifery Board, the Medical Board and the Pharmacy Board. To answer your questions, the ANMJ has put together the following information to […]
New laws from WA government aims to protect frontline workers during COVID-19 pandemic
The Western Australian government has moved quickly to ensure legislative protection for nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic, with tougher penalties for assaults and threats made on ‘essential frontline workers’ during the crisis. The Criminal Code Amendment (COVID-19 Response) Bill 2020, passed by both houses of parliament on Wednesday, puts enhanced measures in place for those […]
Meet Australia’s new Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
“It’s an incredible privilege to be able to be in this role and I take this role and my responsibility very seriously,” says new Commonwealth Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan. “I hope that I can bring strong leadership and commitment to both the nursing and midwifery professions across Australia as well as play […]