‘Don’t be afraid’: A New Zealand RN prescriber shares what Australia can expect
As Australia shifts into designated registered nurse prescribing, many nurses are asking what it will look like in practice and whether the extra risk and responsibility is worth it. New Zealand RN community health prescriber Claire Stewart believes the benefits are clear. “Don’t be frightened,” she says. “Think about the positives. How this will enhance […]
Straight from the wards: Grad nurses and midwives share their top tips
Starting out as a graduate nurse or midwife can be exciting, overwhelming and everything in between. Drawing on insights shared in the ANMJ’s Grad Spotlight series, recent graduates reflect on what helped them find their feet – and the advice they’d pass on to those just starting out. Ask, learn and lean in “My advice […]
Midwife helps pregnant women experiencing homelessness find a place to call home
For women experiencing homelessness, pregnancy can be an overwhelming time filled with uncertainty and isolation. That’s where The Cornelia Program steps in – a partnership between the Royal Women’s Hospital, HousingFirst and Launch Housing. The program offers a supportive pathway to safety and stability, providing secure accommodation, specialist maternity and neonatal care, and access to […]
Nominate Australia’s best nurses and midwives
Nominations are open for the 2026 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards. The awards – set to run for their 20th year – honour the vital contributions made by Australia’s nurses, midwives, nurse educators, researchers, and personal care workers, who improve health outcomes for those in our community through exemplary care and support. HESTA CEO […]
Q&A with Immunisation Nurse Practitioner, Sonja Elia
Nurse Practitioner Sonja Elia, who works in immunisation at Austin Health, talks about her career and specialty.
Pulse Check of the Aged Care Sector: The Real Impact of Reforms
The ANMF has launched a national survey to conduct a ‘pulse check’ of the aged care sector to understand the impact of recent and ongoing reforms.
Queensland nurses and midwives vote in favour of new $1.8 billion pay deal
After months of negotiations and protected industrial action, Queensland’s public sector nurses and midwives have voted to accept a new pay deal, which includes an 11% pay rise over three years and overtime paid at double time for all shift workers. QNMU Secretary Sarah Beaman commended thousands of frontline union members who stood strong and […]
‘We need to talk about productivity’: ANMF 17th National Biennial Conference round-up
More than a hundred delegates gathered on the Gold Coast to help shape the ANMF’s focus and action for the next two years.
Student Spotlight – Kayla
Kayla is studying nursing/midwifery at The University of Queensland. 1.What inspired you to choose a career in nursing/midwifery? I have always had a passion for healthcare. My dad worked for Snowy Hydro Southcare, which was an aeromedical rescue helicopter in Canberra and Southern NSW, and I grew up listening to his stories of medical rescues […]
‘Use us or lose us’: Victorian student nurses and midwives rally to secure jobs
Dozens of Victorian student nurses and midwives, union members and community supporters have rallied on the steps of Parliament for the state government to fund additional graduate places for 2026.