Albanese Labor Government commits to expanding and standardising RUSON/M Employment models if re-elected
The Albanese Labor Government has committed to progressing scoping work to provide greater access to and consistency to the Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing/Midwifery (RUSON/M) employment models if elected. The successful model launched in Victoria in 2016 was extended to midwives in 2020, following strong advocacy by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery (ANMF Victorian Branch). […]
Ending nuclear weapons, before they end us
This May, the World Health Assembly (WHA) will vote on re-establishing a mandate for the World Health Organization (WHO) to address the health consequences of nuclear weapons and war (1). Health professionals and their associations should urge their governments to support such a mandate and support the new UN comprehensive study on the effects of […]
Burnout before the beginning: Addressing the mental health crisis among Australia’s nursing students
Australian health profession students are experiencing alarming rates of psychological distress. The Problem: Fragile Foundations in the Next Generation of Caregivers National data has shown that nursing students face disproportionately high levels of depression, anxiety, and stress compared to their peers. 1,2 The contributing factors to this emotional burden are significant and multifactorial and is […]
A midwife’s experience in frontline care during a flood emergency
The 2024 report Climate-Driven Extreme Weather Events: Australian Nurses’ and Midwives’ Experiences highlights the extraordinary leadership of nurses and midwives during some of Australia’s most severe climate-driven disasters.1 This three-part ANMJ series presents case studies that showcase how these incredible healthcare professionals lead responses in times of crisis, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and compassion when their […]
Finalists announced for 2025 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards
A Midwifery Group Practice pioneer and a NSW nurse who helped reduce mental health stigma are among nine finalists named.
‘Essential healthcare’: Health organisations call for equitable and improved access to abortion
About one in three Australian women live in regions where no local GP provides medical abortion, while many public hospitals that provide maternity and women’s health services do not provide abortion care. These significant barriers to abortion access have driven 40 of the country’s health and medical organisations, including the ANMF, to today call on […]
Labor pledges 30% off the price of batteries in bid to slash energy bills
The federal government will reduce the cost of installing a typical home battery by 30% from 1 July 2025, if re-elected.
ANMF backs Fair Work investigation into 20 aged care providers
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has welcomed the Fair Work Ombudsman’s targeted investigations into 20 aged care providers across the country. The FWO last week revealed it is investigating 20 organisations – a mix of residential aged care providers, home care organisations, and digital platforms that provide home care workers – to ensure […]
Radio silence: Australia needs urgent answers on nuclear
The Coalition’s controversial nuclear proposal has taken a backseat in recent weeks, and many Australians are beginning to wonder: what is going on? Not long ago, the federal Opposition was positioning nuclear energy as its solution for decarbonising Australia’s energy grid. Nuclear was promised to be modern, reliable, and safe. But less than a month […]
Calling operating room nurses: What does your post-pandemic nursing practice look like?
How has your nursing practice changed in the operating room since the COVID-19 pandemic? What are your expectations for the future of perioperative nursing? A nationwide survey conducted by Monash University researchers wants to hear from you. The aim of the research is to explore Australian operating room nurses’ working conditions and nursing practices in […]