Winners of 2026 HESTA Australian Nursing and Midwifery Awards revealed
A nurse from the Northern Territory alongside a midwife and an organisation from New South Wales were crowned the three major winners of the HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards in Melbourne last night. Now in its 20th year, the awards honour the vital contributions of Australia’s nurses, midwives, nurse educators, researchers, and personal care […]
Healthcare workers urged to wear respirators
Frontline healthcare workers have been urged to wear P2 face respirators if they are concerned about the risk of hantavirus infection. With Australian passengers of the affected cruise ship due to return home, initially to quarantine in Perth, University of the Sunshine Coast microbiology and infection prevention/control experts have urged vigilance for healthcare professionals at […]
Balancing Care and Burnout
This month, we’re celebrating International Nurses Day and International Day of the Midwife by shining a light on the incredible work of nurses, midwives and care workers in our community. One of those is ANMF and Nurses & Midwives Health member, Emmanuel. As a perianesthesia nurse, Emmanuel uses empathy to comfort patients at their […]