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Celebrating International Day of the Midwife – 5 May
Each year, the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) lead global celebrations for International Day of the Midwife (5 May). This [...]
ANMF welcomes federal government crackdown on illegal recreational vaping
“It will be tough but we are determined to do it,” said Federal Health Minister Mark Butler of his government’s [...]
NSWNMA to guide state government on nurse-to-patient ratios implementation
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) will team up with the NSW Government as it moves ahead to deliver [...]
Be part of the Vivian Bullwinkel commemorative book
Australians are being invited this ANZAC Day to share any stories or reflections of Bangka Island World War II nurses [...]
New cosmetic accreditation standards to tighten up industry
New cosmetic surgery accreditation standards have been released as part of a package of reforms designed to clean up the [...]
Nursing war hero Vivian Bullwinkel’s legacy burns brightly
Nursing war hero Vivian Bullwinkel’s legacy burns brightly
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The National Nursing and Midwifery Digital Health Capability Framework: What it is and how to use it
Where are you at with digital capability? The Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation [...]
Calls for human milk regulation
Breast milk should be regulated in the same way as human blood, according to Australian law and bioethics experts concerned [...]
Bridging the evidence to practice research gap
Research interventions need to be trialled in the clinical setting rather than academic institutions to improve the evidence to practice [...]
Call for Australia to end exploitative marketing of commercial milk formula at home and abroad
Breastfeeding advocates have reiterated calls for an end to exploitative strategies of infant formula marketing and for stronger regulation of [...]
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Australia’s first Senior Midwifery Advisor will elevate midwifery profile
Australia’s first Senior Midwifery Advisor will elevate midwifery profile
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Ngunnawal woman and registered nurse advocates Voice to Parliament
Ngunnawal woman and registered nurse advocates Voice to Parliament
Government shines light on ‘confronting’ gender equality challenges
Australian women face a range of gender issues and challenges throughout their lives, including experiencing higher rates of sexual violence [...]
Not so super: Government urged to pay superannuation on parental leave
Australian women are retiring with about $50,000 less in super savings than men and will continue to lose thousands of [...]
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Wellness after work
We ask an expert in retirement wellbeing to share his tips for a happy and well-adjusted retirement. Whether you sail [...]
What’s so super about superfoods?
Not a week goes by without a new superfood trending that promises to deliver astonishing health benefits. Think recent crazes [...]
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 [...]
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Health impact of rare cancers laid bare
The immense collective health impact of rare cancers on the Australian population has been laid bare in new research released [...]
Nurse sounds a warning on hearing loss for COVID-19 patients
A registered nurse who experienced sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) five weeks after testing positive to COVID-19 has documented her [...]
Addressing nursing workforce shortages with comprehensive evidence-based strategies
Even with many decades of extensive research, nursing workforce shortages are persistent, widespread, and growing.1,2 While devastating, the COVID-19 revealed [...]
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