Latest issue of Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (AJAN) out now
Volume 42, Issue 4 of the Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (AJAN) is now live. As the official peer-reviewed journal of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), the AJAN is committed to publishing high-quality scholarly work that is of critical relevance to nursing and midwifery audiences in professional, clinical, research, education, management, and policy roles. In this […]
New database to target chronic UTIs
A new database targeting chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) – a long-overlooked condition that may begin in childhood – is set to help researchers uncover why millions of women and girls worldwide suffer from infections that defy treatment and stump microbiologists. A growing body of research suggests that persistent, antibiotic-resistant UTIs may be caused by […]
New 1800MEDICARE offers free health advice from a registered nurse, 24/7
Australians can now access free health information and advice from a registered nurse from anywhere in the country, 24/7, by calling 1800MEDICARE (1800 633 422). Launched at the beginning of the year, the Albanese Government election committment provides immediate support for non-emergency health concerns, including health informaiton and advice and referral to other services such […]
Cosmetic nurse banned for two years after injecting botox without consultation or script
A nurse who unlawfully injected botox into a patient without consulting a doctor or obtaining a prescription has been banned.
New toolkit outlines complaints and whistleblower protections under new Aged Care Act
A new stakeholder toolkit aims to strengthen awareness of complaints and whistleblower protections under Australia’s new Aged Care Act, providing practical guidance for older people, their families, carers and aged care workers. The Complaints and whistleblower protections toolkit was developed to support aged care providers, peak bodies, advocacy organisations and community groups to discuss rights […]
ANMF forces Regis to pay aged care staff for unpaid mandatory training
In a major win, aged care provider Regis has committed to paying staff across all its 74 nursing homes nationwide for unpaid mandatory training.
ANMF endorses ICN’s new global definition of nurses and nursing
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has welcomed and endorsed the International Council of Nurses’ (ICN) newly released definitions of nursing and the nurse – a landmark update that formally reflects the profession’s contemporary scope, identity, and contribution to global health. Unveiled at the ICN 2025 Congress in Helsinki, where more than 7,000 nurses […]
International Council of Nurses (ICN) extends condolences after Bondi Beach mass shooting
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has extended its deepest condolences to the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) and the entire Australian nursing community following the tragic mass shooting at Bondi Beach. In a letter to the ANMF, signed by ICN President Dr Jose Luis Cobos Serrano, and CEO Howard Catton, the federation of […]
Palliative care patient outcomes in Australia have improved in the last 10 years
Palliative care supports people living with a life-limiting illness to have the best possible quality of life (1). This means providing: relief from distressing symptoms, support to make informed decisions, and care that aligns with what matters most to the person (1). In Australia, the Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration (PCOC — uow.edu.au/PCOC) supports palliative care […]
Safer sharps, safer workflows: Understanding Australia’s new sharps container standards
Nurse Practitioner Sonja Elia, who works in immunisation at Austin Health, talks about her career and specialty.