Celebrating International Day of the Midwife
Every year, we take time to acknowledge and celebrate the incredible contributions of midwives around the world. On International Day of the Midwife (5 May) we recognise the dedication, skill, and compassion of these essential professionals who provide care when it is needed most. As we mark this important day, we extend our gratitude to […]
Nurse led success story – Accessible, inclusive healthcare
Nurse Practitioner Toni Slotnes-O’Brien works at the University of South Australia City West Health Clinic and has developed a nurse practitioner-led transgender and gender diverse clinic for people aged 18 years and over. The aim of the clinic in the primary care setting is to provide quality, safe, and inclusive healthcare for TGD people. Statistics […]
The political parties supporting Australia’s nurses and midwives
The ANMF reveals the political parties standing with nurses and midwives at this Saturday’s federal election.
Colostrum alternative to formula feeding in hospital
Antenatal colostrum expression is on the rise, with Western Australian research showing that around half of pregnant mums in Perth are giving it a go. Antenatal colostrum expression (ACE) involves hand expressing of colostrum in the last few weeks of pregnancy. Any colostrum that can be expressed can be stored and frozen and used in […]
Coalition’s plan to reinstate childcare subsidy activity test slammed
The Coalition’s plan if elected, to reinstate the abolished childcare subsidy Activity Test has been slammed as poor policy that would see Australian parents lose guaranteed subsidised access to childcare. Reinstatement of the Activity Test could set Australian families back by restricting over 126,000 children, mostly from vulnerable backgrounds from accessing early learning. The Activity […]
Federal Labor pledges to address paid parental leave gap for grieving parents
A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will legislate to guarantee that working parents dealing with stillbirth and early infant death can continue to access their employer-paid paid parental leave (PPL). The action comes off the back of advocacy from Priya’s parents who brought attention to an issue not adequately addressed in existing workplace laws. Priya was […]
Virtual reality gives older people access to memories
A Western Australian project is using virtual reality (VR) in residential aged care for residents to engage with memories and familiar surroundings in the digital space. Edith Cowan University has partnered with Western Australia creative artists to develop visual content on areas where residents from a residential care home grew up and lived, incorporating their […]
Skillset and preparedness resource for rural and remote: A research project
A Queensland rural and remote nurse is undertaking research to help establish the essential skills required for all nurses new to rural and remote to help in their preparedness, along with support. “I’m hoping the research will support new RNs to stay. A lot of metropolitan nurses, post Covid have decided to get out of […]
Addressing workplace violence for student nurses and clinical facilitators
Systemic change and a collaborative approach between universities and healthcare institutions is needed to combat workplace violence, research shows. Increasing incidences of violence are leading to long term consequences for students, their supervisors, and the profession, according to two new studies. Published in the Journal of Professional Nursing and Nursing Open, the two studies interviewed […]
Subsidised childcare to ease cost-of-living for nurses and midwives
Naomi Riley is in her 11th year of having children under five and juggling part-time work with paid and unpaid childcare. “My youngest is in two days of kindergarten a week that is fully funded whereas my husband and I paid for our two girls to go to kindergarten and childcare,” said Naomi, a midwife […]