Physical activity could help combat shift worker fatigue, finds research
Physical activity has been proposed as a novel way for shift workers to adapt to changing rosters and be more alert at work. Strategic timing for exercise, light exposure, and sleep, may help with performance, mood and emotional regulation for shift workers, according to Central Queensland University (CQU) sleep research institute researchers. Previous research has targeted […]
What is a ‘model of care’? Enhancing understandings of contemporary nursing practice
A re-elected Albanese Government will inject $8.5 billion into Medicare to give all Australians access to bulk-billing.
Advertising blitz to boost primary healthcare workforce welcomed
The ANMF has welcomed the first ever Australian government advertising campaign to showcase the diverse and rewarding careers available in primary healthcare which launched today. The new national campaign will be delivered via television, social media, digital video and ‘out-of-home’ ads like billboards around TAFEs, universities and hospitals. The campaign highlights promotes nursing, midwifery and […]
ICN President Dr Pamela Cipriano confident about nurses’ power to change the world
Ahead of the 2025 ICN Congress, President Dr Pamela Cipriano sat down with the ANMJ to discuss the event and the critical global challenges facing the nursing profession.
Can an introvert survive in the world of nursing academia?
Are you seen as quiet, reserved, and reflective? Or are you perceived to be distant, withdrawn, reluctant to engage in activities with a room full of people and therefore not considered a ‘team player.’ Do people see you as someone to be tolerated or do they see you at all? Do opportunities bypass you because […]
Shaping the future of care – ANMF priorities 2025: Accessible and affordable healthcare
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is focused on driving meaningful change in 2025 to ensure better conditions for nurses, midwives, carers, students and to meet the health and aged care needs of the community Recognising the critical milestones we have already achieved like wage increases and mandated care minutes, we know progress is […]
Grad Spotlight – Alex
Alex White is a graduate registered nurse at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne 1 What inspired you to pursue a career in nursing? My passion for helping people in their time of need inspired me to start nursing. It is incredibly rewarding to work in a nursing team where we all strive together to achieve the […]
Digital health lab: promising solutions for nursing and midwifery care
A newly created digital health lab will enable the testing of new projects including those that will benefit the nursing and midwifery professions. Accelerating the pace of digital innovation will be critical to improving outcomes for ageing Australians, according to Dr Alison Craswell, who will lead the University of the Sunshine Coast’s (UniSC) new Digital […]
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 […]
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.