Nurses and midwives foster parental trust for improving childhood vaccination
New data from the Australian National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance on vaccination coverage reveals a continuing decline in vaccination rates among Australian children and adolescents since the onset COVID-19 pandemic.1 The drop spans a broad range of vaccines including for whooping cough, diphtheria, tetanus, rotavirus, pneumococcal disease, polio, hepatitis B, multiple strains of […]
A win for the profession and the planet – ICN’s Nursing for Planetary Health and Wellbeing brief
At a time when the Earth itself is calling for care, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) has responded with a powerful message: nurses have a vital role to play in healing not just people, but the planet we all share. In its landmark brief, “Nursing for Planetary Health and Wellbeing”, the ICN invites the […]
Queensland nurses and midwives vote to strike
More than 96% of Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union (QNMU) members have voted to strike for the first time in decades as they ramp up the fight for improved wages and conditions. QNMU Secretary Sarah Beaman said the strong yes vote in the EB12 Protected Industrial Action (PIA) ballot, which ended on Monday, demonstrated an […]
ANMF working to secure future of Healthscope nurses and midwives
The ANMF has expressed its extreme disappointment and concern over the financial collapse of Healthscope, particularly its impact on nurses, midwives and patients.
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 […]