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March with Pride alongside union comrades in Melbourne this month
Live in Melbourne or visiting? Join other nurses and midwives at the annual Midsumma Pride March on Sunday 5 February. [...]
Have your say on sustainability in Australian healthcare before 31 Jan
Australia’s healthcare system is one of the best in the world, however delivering these services contributes 7% of our total [...]
Midwifery trailblazer recognised in Australia Day 2023 Honours List
Midwifery trailblazer recognised in Australia Day 2023 Honours List
Nurse AM puts multiple sclerosis in the spotlight
“I come from a family of nurses and I knew as soon as I started my studies, that I was [...]
Reflect on a shared future for our nation this Australia Day
Reflect on a shared future for our nation this Australia Day
Epilepsy register helps for safer pregnancies
An Australian register set up to help pregnant women with epilepsy has helped reduce the number of stillbirths and birth [...]
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Cannula Conversations: An initiative to reduce bloodstream infections
With the aim to reduce the rate of peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) related bloodstream infections (BSIs) at the Townsville University [...]
Following a calling to care for the elderly
As a teenager in Mauritius, an island-nation famed for its palm-fringed beaches, Dayolen Kistnen lived in a multi-generational household – [...]
International nurses and midwives head to Australian shores more than ever
In the first three months of 2022-23 new applications for Internationally Qualified Nurse and Midwife applications have increased by 87%, [...]
Offering Australian mums Evidence Based Probiotics for Breastfeeding & Mastitis
Only a decade after we thought that breastmilk was sterile, research has discovered that breastmilk in fact has its own [...]
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Nursing student and RUSON gains on-the-job experience
Nursing student and RUSON gains on-the-job experience
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The Aged Care Work Value Decision: What does it mean for you?
On 4 November 2022 the Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down its decision on the ANMF and HSU’s applications to [...]
ANMF PRIORITIES 2023
ANMF PRIORITIES 2023
The call for morally just global action
The COVID-19 pandemic together with other global pressures that have been placed on the world’s healthcare systems have converged to [...]
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Christmas cheer with aged care champion Maggie Beer
Is there anyone who does not know Australia’s favourite cook, Maggie Beer? While it’s safe to say most people know [...]
Tackling the rising cost of living
In the United Kingdom, nurses are reportedly skipping meals to feed and clothe their children, and battling the cost to [...]
Take precautions against mosquitoes this summer
All Australians are being urged to take precautions against mosquitos this summer due to increased risk of contracting Japanese encephalitis [...]
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The ANMF National Policy Research Unit – the first five years
Embedding high-quality research into nursing and midwifery is vital for delivering safe, effective healthcare. This is not only important in [...]
How disposable PPE is being recycled to make stronger concrete
A new generation of nurses, midwives and carers have never practiced without wearing disposable PPE since the start of the [...]
Rural pregnant women missing out on vital ultrasounds
A lack of ultrasound equipment and training for rural clinicians is contributing to higher mortality and fetal abnormalities in remote [...]
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