McGrath Foundation launches ‘power of care’ nursing series
The McGrath Foundation has launched a new content series celebrating the profound ‘power of care’ its dedicated network of breast cancer nurses provide to women and families impacted by the disease across Australia. The series features four real-life stories that shine a spotlight on the far-reaching impact of care, from receiving treatment close to home […]
Celebrating International Nurses Day 2024
On this International Nurses Day (IND), the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is calling for greater recognition, investment and support of the nursing workforce so nurses are better utilised to work to their full scope of practice and deliver improved healthcare and economic outcomes for all Australians. This year’s IND theme – ‘Our Nurses. […]
Celebrating nurses: From heartfelt memories to inspirational insights: Meet Deb Butler
To celebrate nurses on International Nurses Day, 12 May, the ANMF is proud to introduce the second podcast from the “Five of My Life” series, where host Nigel Marsh interviews nurses and midwives unearthing the rich tapestry of their experiences. Using his formula Nigel asks his participants about a film, book, song, place and possession […]
Add virtual reality to exercise to ease chronic pain
Incorporating virtual reality (VR) into your fitness regime can not only make exercise feel easier, but also chronic pain, according to University of South Australia researchers. Using a novel bike system, researchers found that when people combined VR with cycling, their exercise enjoyment increased by 20%, and they exercised for 15% longer. For patients with […]
Celebrating nurses and midwives launches on international days – A podcast series exploring their lives
In honour of International Day of the Midwife and International Nurses Day, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is inviting you to learn more about the extraordinary lives and views of your fellow nurses and midwives. Launching on International Day of the Midwife, renowned podcaster Nigel Marsh is interviewing nurses and midwives over the […]
Victorian nurses and midwives give government 14 days to resolve pay dispute before bed closures start
Victorian public sector nurses and midwives will begin protected industrial action next Tuesday (7 May) in response to the Allan Government’s failure to make an improved enterprise agreement offer.
‘It’s time for change’: Nursing and midwifery peaks welcome Scope of Practice Review: Issues Paper 2
Australia’s peak nursing and midwifery organisations have welcomed the release of the Scope of Practice Review: Issues Paper Two – saying it presents a considered, evidence-based approach that pinpoints four key challenges to the delivery of primary health care (PHC) in Australia.
Nearly half of Queensland nurses and midwives considering leaving within 12 months
A poll of 20,000 Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union (QNMU) members has revealed that almost half (46%) of public sector nurses and midwives are contemplating leaving the professions within the next year.
Survey of continence care for health professionals
Are you a healthcare professional that provides continence care services? The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care wants to learn about your experiences with professional training services/continence initiatives delivered under the National Continence Program. Sharing your views with the Continence Policy and Research Project will help the Government gain valuable data on the […]
‘Delivered by women, led by men’: Female nurses face major barriers to advance into leadership roles
Female nurses aren’t getting the same opportunities to advance into leadership roles as men, a Monash University study has found. Comprehensively reviewing decades of data, researchers identified the collective sociocultural, professional, organisational, and individual barriers that hold female nurses back from being considered, applying for, or accepting leadership positions. Published in The Lancet’s EClinicalMedicine, the […]