SA nurses and midwives reject government’s pay offer
South Australia’s public sector nurses and midwives have overwhelmingly rejected the state government’s current pay offer, with the matter now set to be determined through arbitration. A majority of participating ANMF (SA Branch) members voted not to accept the final offer of a 16% pay rise over three years put forward as part of the […]
‘Good flex’ key to keeping nurses and midwives in their jobs, study finds
A lack of choice, control and flexibility is contributing to staffing shortages and retention issues in NSW’s public health system, a new report launched at the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) 81st annual conference has revealed. The landmark Choice, Voice, and Control report, written by Professor Rae Cooper and her team from the Centre […]
Emergency nurses experience hidden form of psychological harm
Emergency nurses are experiencing a hidden form of psychological harm that is contributing to burnout, workforce shortages and impacting patient care, according to researchers. A scoping review led by Murdoch University Lecturer and PhD candidate Clare Walters in the School of Nursing at Murdoch University, examined a decade of international research into moral distress among emergency department nurses, […]
No more excuses: ACN and ANMF urge action on violence against healthcare workers amid doubling of assault hospitalisations
New data showing the number of healthcare workers hospitalised after being assaulted at work has more than doubled in a decade confirms years of warnings about worsening safety of healthcare workers, say the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF). National figures released by the Australian Institute of Health […]
Dementia becomes Australia’s leading cause of death
Australians are living longer, but the growing burden of chronic disease, mental ill-health and rising barriers to accessing healthcare are placing increasing pressure on the nation’s health system, a new report has revealed. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s (AIHW) Australia’s health 2026 report, released this month, provides a comprehensive snapshot of the nation’s […]
Seven-year itch: Why Australian nurses stay or leave the profession
Australian nurses are most likely to consider leaving the profession after seven years of employment, new research has revealed. This is likely driven by a range of factors, including career reflection, shifting personal circumstances, increased caring responsibilities, and the onset of burnout. Led by Maureen Dillon, Lecturer in Nursing at La Trobe University, the cross-sectional […]
ANMF Federal Office Statement on ANMJ article – apology
Clarification added 30 July 2026 The ANMF’s statement dated 10 July 2026 concerned its editorial decision, as publisher of the ANMJ, to publish the article and subsequently remove it from the online publication and downloadable PDF formats, together with the concerns and distress reported to the ANMF following publication. That statement was not intended to […]
Take part in study: How mental health nurses provide care in older adult mental health public inpatient settings
A research team from Australian Catholic University is investigating how nurses organise and provide care within organisational conditions of older mental health inpatient settings. Patients often present with a combination of mental illness, dementia, confusion and behavioural disturbance. These wards are complex and fast-paced environments, requiring continuous decisions about what care is required, what should […]
Call for study participants: Knowledge of chronic pain management among primary care nurses
A research team from the University of Southern Queensland are investigating primary care nurses’ knowledge, confidence, challenges and support needs in chronic pain management in Australia. The findings of the project will inform the development of future educational resources and support programs for primary care nurses. Nurses currently working in primary care settings are eligibile […]
Victoria to strengthen nurse/midwife to patient ratios
The Victorian Government has announced it will introduce legislation to strengthen the state’s nurse/midwife to patient ratios, improving patient care across 26 hospitals, including in emergency departments, intensive care units, and medical and surgical wards. Premier Jacinta Allan said the Hospital Reclassification Review Bill, based on a fair and transparent review of agreed hospital data, […]