Unions call for lower limits for 9 toxic chemicals
Unions, including the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), are calling on Work Health and Safety Ministers to strengthen protections for workers – including nurses – by lowering the exposure limits for nine “cancer-causing” toxic chemicals. The ANMF, together with the ACTU and other public health organisations, sent a joint letter urging WHS Ministers to […]
VR training helps nursing students manage aggressive patients
Nursing students are gaining confidence in managing aggressive patients thanks to innovative virtual reality (VR) training, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found. The program, known as I-VADE, allows clinicians and students to practice de-escalation strategies in realistic, fully immersive scenarios before they encounter them on the clinical floor. Participants navigate a simulated […]
Grad year playbook
Your graduate year is underway and there’s a lot to learn. Expect moments of overwhelm, but also real rewards. These ideas can help you survive – and even thrive. Eat, talk, move – set your foundations Eating well, moving regularly and talking things through can help you stay grounded in your grad year. Eat well We all know eating well helps with energy – but doing it when you’re tired, stressed and […]
Clinicians gain easier access to Don’t Rush to Crush and new obesity medicines guide
Key clinical resources, including an Australian-first guide to support patients living with obesity, are set to become more accessible for Australian healthcare professionals. Australia’s leading digital healthcare publisher, Therapeutic Guidelines, and Advanced Pharmacy Australia have partnered to promote the quality use of medicines by increasing access to trusted, evidenced-based clinical resources that support decision-making at […]
Simple test could speed up endometriosis diagnosis
A simple 5-minute test addressing major endometriosis diagnostic delays and treatment has been developed by University of Queensland researchers. The Simplified Adolescent Factors for Endometriosis (SAFE) score uses a questionnaire to identify at-risk patients and fast track specialist referrals for further investigation. Professor Gita Mishra AO, Centre Director of UQ’s Australian Women and Girls’ Health […]
SA nurses secure interim wage rise, call off industrial action
After months of negotiations with the state government, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (SA Branch) has won a 6% interim administrative wage increase, with planned industrial action suspended while Enterprise Agreement talks continue. The ANMF (SA Branch) has been fighting for fairer wages and improved conditions across the public sector. An offer of 10.75% […]
ANMF PRIORITIES 2026: Gender equity
Over recent years, nurses, midwives and care workers have helped drive significant reforms made to healthcare and the professions they work in. This has included advances in gender equity; industrial relations reforms including wage increases through the Aged Care Work Value Case, stronger delegate rights; and long-awaited improvements in aged care with 24/7 registered nurse […]
New tool to help health professionals improve medication management
Researchers have released a new guide on how to establish and lead a quality improvement collaborative (QIC) to support senior healthcare professionals, managers and leaders across healthcare settings who are seeking to improve medication management practices. A QIC uses an evidenced based approach to bring healthcare professionals together from different sites to learn, share and […]
ANMF appoints Catelyn Richards new Federal Assistant Secretary
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation’s Federal Executive (ANMF) has appointed Catelyn Richards as its new Federal Assistant Secretary, marking a significant step in strengthening national leadership of the country’s largest union. Ms Richards is a Registered Nurse who commenced her career in paediatrics at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. She has extensive experience […]
ANMF PRIORITIES 2026: IR reform
Over recent years, nurses, midwives and care workers have helped drive significant reforms made to healthcare and the professions they work in. This has included advances in gender equity; industrial relations reforms including wage increases through the Aged Care Work Value Case, stronger delegate rights; and long-awaited improvements in aged care with 24/7 registered nurse […]