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Smartphones to aid diagnosis in sub-Saharan Africa
The use of existing smartphones by healthcare workers in low-income countries such as sub-Saharan Africa can be used to diagnose, [...]
Nurse academics warned to look out for conference scams
Professor Jennifer Kelly admits to feeling intrigued when an email arrived in her inbox inviting her to be a guest [...]
National student strike calls for climate change action
Thousands of Australian students will skip school this Friday to take part in nationwide rallies demanding political action on climate [...]
International Women’s Day 8 March
Nurses and midwives are encouraged to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2019 on Friday 8 March. More Powerful Together is [...]
$150,000 in grants to advance nursing & midwifery care
An Australian charity dedicated to advancing nursing and midwifery care has launched its research grants program worth $150,000. The Rosemary [...]
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Initiative expands
From 1 March more people with diabetes will be eligible for fully subsidised Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) products under new [...]
In Practice
Change of rules to restore the balance
Over recent months ANMF members have joined thousands of union members and community supporters in a national campaign to ‘Change [...]
Respecting the meaning of culture and gender for older Greek women
The understanding of gender and culture is imperative in any welfare setting. The 2016 census identified that 37% of people [...]
Interviews
Nursing and naturopathy: a holistic approach
Victorian RN and naturopath Anita DiStasio has a passion to help others help themselves and a focus on the prevention [...]
Justice & Action
Is it possible to be both a Nurse Unit Manager and Tasmanian Branch President?
Seven years ago, I joined Tasmanian ANMF Branch Council. I joined to find my voice. I joined to fulfil that [...]
ANMF Priorities 2019
In 2019, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) will lead the way on a wide range of issues facing [...]
The ANMF calls for pill-testing trials
Heading into the Australia Day long weekend and its traditional music festivals, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is [...]
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