How to get the most from your tax return as a nurse or midwife in 2025
What are some common mistakes that nurses and midwives make when completing their annual tax return? Mark Chapman, H&R Block Director of Tax Communication, shares his tips. Don’t embellish deductions…. Tax time is here and whether you plan to use a professional to complete your return or do it yourself, it’s vital that you claim […]
Late fee waived for nursing and midwifery registration renewal until 15 June
The NMBA has waived late registration renewal fees for nurses and midwives until 15 June following major technical issues with Ahpra’s new online portal.
NSW nurse practitioners, endorsed midwives allowed to prescribe abortion pills
Access to abortion in NSW is set to become easier after the state’s parliament yesterday passed a bill enabling nurse practitioners and endorsed midwives to prescribe abortion medication, known as MS-2 Step, for pregnancies up to nine weeks. The legislation, which aims to improve access to this essential healthcare for women in rural and regional […]
2025 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards: Winners announced
A nurse from Victoria, a midwife from the Victoria-NSW border, and a South Australian based nursing and midwifery research centre have scooped this year’s awards.
Nurse and midwife registration renewal closes at the end of May
Nurses and midwives have until 31 May 2025 to renew their annual registration. Before you renew, you must set up your new Ahpra portal, introduced earlier this year, which includes multifactor authentication to protect your personal data and a range of features such as streamlined forms and a personalised dashboard. Click here for a step-by-step […]
State of the World’s Nursing 2025 report: Inequities threaten global health goals
While the global nursing workforce continues to grow, widespread disparities in the availability of nurses remain across regions and countries, exacerbating inequities, according to the State of the World’s Nursing 2025 report, released on International Nurses Day. Publishedby the World Health Organization (WHO) and International Council of Nurses (ICN) the report provides the latest comprehensive and up-to-date […]
Landmark report calls for urgent action to fix global nurse staffing crisis
Understaffing is endangering both nurses and patients and undermining healthcare quality, a groundbreaking new report from Global Nurses United (GNU) has revealed. The worldwide nurse staffing crisis affects regions differently – with the Global North experiencing workforce exodus due to poor conditions while the Global South struggles with severe resource limitations, according to the report. […]
International Nurses Day 2025: Celebrating the life-changing impact of care
A conversation with Kerry Patford, Chief Nurse of the McGrath Foundation, this International Nurses Day. Ahead of International Nurses Day, Kerry Patford, Chief Nurse of the McGrath Foundation, whose 30-year plus career epitomises the enduring spirit of nursing, talks with the ANMJ. Kerry has been with the McGrath Foundation since 2009, serving as Chief Nurse […]
Courage under fire as a nurse leads through a bushfire crisis
The 2024 report Climate-Driven Extreme Weather Events: Australian Nurses’ and Midwives’ Experiences highlights the extraordinary leadership of nurses and midwives during some of Australia’s most severe climate-driven disasters.1 This three-part ANMJ series presents case studies that showcase how these incredible healthcare professionals lead responses in times of crisis, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and compassion when their communities were at their […]
ANMF congratulates Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on historic election win
The ANMF says it looks forward to working with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to continue to deliver improved outcomes in health and aged care, following his historic election win.