Women’s Health Week 2024: Your voice, your choice
As Women’s Health Week rolls around for its 12th year, Jean Hailes for Women’s Health is shining a spotlight on some of the biggest issues in women’s health, under the banner of ‘Your voice. Your choice’. Held during the first week of September, Women’s Health Week aims to raise awareness of the health and wellbeing […]
Right to disconnect: What does it mean for nurses, midwives and aged care workers?
Earlier this year, the Federal Parliament passed laws to create a new workplace right: the right to disconnect. On Monday, those laws came into force. The change came about because lawmakers recognised that technological developments, such as laptops and mobile phones, which allow many employees to work remotely, also allow the workplace to encroach into […]
Midwives in prime position to help pregnant women give up alcohol, research says
Midwives are well-positioned to help support pregnant women to stop or cut down on alcohol and other drug use and to improve outcomes for themselves and their children, according to researchers. A new South Australian initiative is examining the role midwives can play in promoting key public health messages and supporting abstinence during pregnancy. The […]
Voluntary assisted dying eases suffering for terminally ill Australians, but more work to do
Nearly 2,500 Australians have chosen to end their life using voluntary assisted dying (VAD) since it was legalised, a landmark report from advocacy group Go Gentle Australia has revealed.
A big heart
This article discusses reflections from staff and family (who consented and contributed to this article); and provides an insight into clinical collaboration to assist a person accessing voluntary assisted dying (VAD) to become an organ donor. The NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Act (2022) allows an eligible adult to access medical help to end their […]
The Evitable Conflict: ANMF’s Submission to the Select Committee on Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) recently made a submission to the Australian Government’s Senate Select Committee on Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Committee sought evidence on opportunities and impacts for Australia arising out of the uptake of AI technologies. This included consideration of recent national and international trends and opportunities, potential benefits and […]
Why I joined the ANMF
Victorian nurse Francis joined the ANMF at the earliest opportunity. Back then, in his second year of an undergraduate degree in nursing, he frequently heard friends discuss how the union empowers and advocates for nurses. “I thought I’d get a head start and join the union to begin understanding what nursing is all about outside […]
Still nursing at 83, Rosemary remains a staunch union member
Whenever registered nurse Rosemary Power gets the chance to share her wisdom with young nurses and midwives, her message is clear: join the union. “I’ve been a union person from day one,” she says proudly. “Whatever you do, join the union. Because when the chips are down, the union has got your back.” Born in […]
Discover the Future of Nursing and Midwifery: A Digital Health Revolution
Welcome to the ANMF Podcast, produced in collaboration with the Australian Digital Health Agency. This podcast episode is a must-listen for all healthcare professionals.
Now more than ever: Time for reconciliation
National Reconciliation Week, from 27 May-3 June, is a time for all Australians to reflect on what their contribution to reconciliation in Australia might look like.