National Reconciliation Week 2025: ‘Bridging now to Next’ in truth-telling
This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme, Bridging Now to Next, urges us to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us. At a time when Australia faces uncertainty in its reconciliation journey, the National Reconciliation Week (NRW) theme calls on all Australians to step forward together. Fittingly, Australia’s first formal truth-telling process […]
ANMF working to secure future of Healthscope nurses and midwives
The ANMF has expressed its extreme disappointment and concern over the financial collapse of Healthscope, particularly its impact on nurses, midwives and patients.
How to get the most from your tax return as a nurse or midwife in 2025
What are some common mistakes that nurses and midwives make when completing their annual tax return? Mark Chapman, H&R Block Director of Tax Communication, shares his tips. Don’t embellish deductions…. Tax time is here and whether you plan to use a professional to complete your return or do it yourself, it’s vital that you claim […]
Late fee waived for nursing and midwifery registration renewal until 15 June
The NMBA has waived late registration renewal fees for nurses and midwives until 15 June following major technical issues with Ahpra’s new online portal.
ICN forms new alliance for students and early career nurses
An innovative new ICN body representing student and early career nurses aimed at amplifying their voices and increasing their input on policy has been established by the International Council of Nurses. ICN Senior Policy Advisor Erica Burton has been leading this work since 2017, including development of the strategy on how to further engage SECNs […]
NSW nurse practitioners, endorsed midwives allowed to prescribe abortion pills
Access to abortion in NSW is set to become easier after the state’s parliament yesterday passed a bill enabling nurse practitioners and endorsed midwives to prescribe abortion medication, known as MS-2 Step, for pregnancies up to nine weeks. The legislation, which aims to improve access to this essential healthcare for women in rural and regional […]
2025 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards: Winners announced
A nurse from Victoria, a midwife from the Victoria-NSW border, and a South Australian based nursing and midwifery research centre have scooped this year’s awards.
Revisiting nephrology nurse training
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Australia affects one in 10 people over the age of 18.1,2 There has been a 30% growth in people receiving Kidney Replacement Therapy (KRT) in the last decade3 for which specialist nursing care is required. Demand for nephrology nurses is increasing aligning with the increased case load and globally there […]
Nurse and midwife registration renewal closes at the end of May
Nurses and midwives have until 31 May 2025 to renew their annual registration. Before you renew, you must set up your new Ahpra portal, introduced earlier this year, which includes multifactor authentication to protect your personal data and a range of features such as streamlined forms and a personalised dashboard. Click here for a step-by-step […]
State of the World’s Nursing 2025 report: Inequities threaten global health goals
While the global nursing workforce continues to grow, widespread disparities in the availability of nurses remain across regions and countries, exacerbating inequities, according to the State of the World’s Nursing 2025 report, released on International Nurses Day. Publishedby the World Health Organization (WHO) and International Council of Nurses (ICN) the report provides the latest comprehensive and up-to-date […]