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The Apr–Jun ANMJ highlights the progress made by the current government in improving working conditions for nurses, midwives, and carers, as well as enhancing patient care. It also explores the importance of nurses and midwives working to their full scope of practice and the significant impact this would have on healthcare delivery and accessibility.
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Celebrating International Nurses Day
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International Nurses Day 2025: Celebrating the life-changing impact of care
A conversation with Kerry Patford, Chief Nurse of the McGrath Foundation, this International Nurses Day. Ahead of International Nurses Day, Kerry Patford, Chief Nurse of the McGrath Foundation, whose 30-year
Meet the ANMF’s new Climate Change Officer
“I wasn’t always passionate about environmental sustainability and climate change,” admits Catelyn Richards, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation’s (ANMF) newly appointed Climate Change Officer. “I was, first and foremost,
From RN to Nurse Practitioner: Scholarship paves the way for Teagan to improve women’s healthcare
Despite over 14 years of experience working across a range of healthcare settings, Tasmanian registered nurse and midwife Teagan Atkins often encounters situations where she is unable to work to
Latest Career & Practice
Celebrating International Nurses Day
Every year, we take time to acknowledge and celebrate the incredible contributions of nurses around the world. On International Nurses Day (12 May), we recognise the dedication, skill, and compassion
Nurses and midwives’ vital role in blood borne virus testing
Blood borne virus (BBV) testing in the healthcare setting is often initiated by nursing and midwifery staff, including infection prevention and control (IPC) nurses and hospital coordinators for the management
Nurse led success stories – Increased access by Tasmanian NP
Kerrie Duggan is the co-owner, managing director, and a nurse practitioner at Cygnet Family Practice in Tasmania’s Huon Valley. She stepped in as co-owner with the support of philanthropic investors
Latest Digital Health
Virtual reality gives older people access to memories
A Western Australian project is using virtual reality (VR) in residential aged care for residents to engage with memories and familiar surroundings in the digital space. Edith Cowan University has
6 things ANMF members should know about artificial intelligence (AI)
In a rapidly evolving world of technology, AI is presenting us with an increasingly uncertain future. So much of what AI may be able to offer is unknown. Will it
Nurses and midwives highlight challenges in using electronic medical records (EMRs)
Health services should prioritise gaining a deeper understanding of the experiences of nurses and midwives in using electronic medical records (EMRs). By doing so, they can develop user-friendly systems which
Latest Grads & Students
Brick by brick: LEGO helps bridge gap between midwifery and medical students
Normally a staple of the childhood toybox, new research has found LEGO bricks can be an effective ice breaker between midwifery and medical students. Led by midwifery teaching specialists Liz
Addressing workplace violence for student nurses and clinical facilitators
Systemic change and a collaborative approach between universities and healthcare institutions is needed to combat workplace violence, research shows. Increasing incidences of violence are leading to long term consequences for
Burnout before the beginning: Addressing the mental health crisis among Australia’s nursing students
Australian health profession students are experiencing alarming rates of psychological distress. The Problem: Fragile Foundations in the Next Generation of Caregivers National data has shown that nursing students face disproportionately
Latest Research
Colostrum alternative to formula feeding in hospital
Antenatal colostrum expression is on the rise, with Western Australian research showing that around half of pregnant mums in Perth are giving it a go. Antenatal colostrum expression (ACE) involves
Calling operating room nurses: What does your post-pandemic nursing practice look like?
How has your nursing practice changed in the operating room since the COVID-19 pandemic? What are your expectations for the future of perioperative nursing? A nationwide survey conducted by Monash
Call for international nurses or midwives working in Australia to take part in study
Are you an international/overseas nurse or midwife working in Australia? Researchers want to hear from you. Ransford Akrong, a PhD researcher at the University of Huddersfield, is leading a cross-country
Latest Justice & Action
Courage under fire as a nurse leads through a bushfire crisis
The 2024 report Climate-Driven Extreme Weather Events: Australian Nurses’ and Midwives’ Experiences highlights the extraordinary leadership of nurses and midwives during some of Australia’s most severe climate-driven disasters.1 This three-part ANMJ series presents case
2025 Federal Election: Climate action at the forefront as parties face pressure to address Australia’s carbon footprint
As the 2025 federal election approaches, voters are seeking strong commitment on climate change action that reduces the nation’s carbon footprint and accelerates the transition to green energy and sustainable
Ending nuclear weapons, before they end us
This May, the World Health Assembly (WHA) will vote on re-establishing a mandate for the World Health Organization (WHO) to address the health consequences of nuclear weapons and war (1).
Latest Wellbeing
What can your poo reveal about your heart health?
Human and microbial proteins found in poo could help doctors detect a long-term risk of deadly cardiovascular conditions in otherwise healthy patients, avoiding the need for costly and invasive diagnostic
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
Book Review: ‘Zoe and Zak’s Pain Hacks’
Chronic pain in children – infants to pre-school age, school age, and adolescents – is a significant public health problem, affecting one in five across the globe. The prevalence of
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About the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation
The ANMJ is a proud publication of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation, the largest union in Australia with over 326,000 members.
The ANMF is run by nurses and midwives with the purpose of advancing the industrial, political and professional status of its members.
The ANMF also actively promotes the need for high quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for every Australian.
If you are a registered or enrolled nurse, midwife, assistant in nursing or doing nursing work, the ANMF is the union for you. We invite you to join one of our branches, where we will be there when you need us.