ICN 2025 Congress in Finland: registrations open
Australian nurses are invited to attend the International Council of Nurses (ICN) 2025 Congress which will be held 9-13 June 2025 in the land of the Midnight Sun – Helsinki, Finland. The 2025 theme for the ICN’s 30th Congress, Nursing power to change the world, will showcase the extraordinary influence wielded by nurses who are […]
100 years old, 100 years strong: ANMF marks a remarkable milestone
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), its Executive, State and Territory Branches and members all across the country are today celebrating a remarkable milestone – a century of serving and advocating for the rights and well-being of nurses, midwives, and the communities they serve. From just 700 members in 1924, the ANMF has steadily […]
Manual handling and no lift
Safe manual handling and no lift policies had their origins with the union back in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The movement towards ‘no lift’ policies were driven by nurses and midwives on the ground with increasing awareness of occupational health and safety issues. These policies aim to improve both patient and staff safety […]
CLEEN study: Wiping infections away
Cleaning shared medical equipment at least once a day, even with a disinfectant wipe, can save lives by reducing infections in hospitals, new world-first research shows. The finding is based on results from the CLEEN study, an Australian randomised control trial which found the intervention resulted in a 35% reduction in healthcare-associated infections. The research, […]
ANMF champions universal health coverage and high-quality aged care
The ANMF continues to be a powerful advocate for universal health coverage (UHC) in Australia, underlining the pivotal role nurses and midwives can play in ensuring all people have access to the healthcare services they need, when and where they need them, without financial hardship. For example, the expansion of nurse-led and midwife-led clinics, such […]
New Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Clinical Care Standard launched
A nagging cough, coupled with being unable to breathe or walk properly, prompted John to visit his GP. After being referred to a lung specialist, he found out he had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and was given 18 months to live. “It was a big shock once we [my family] found out what it […]
Queensland unions push for equal paid parental leave
The Queensland Police Union has this week partnered with the Queensland Council of Unions in a joint campaign pushing for equal paid parental leave across the state public sector. The campaign is calling for commitments from both Labor and the LNP to assure workers of their job security, fair wages and improvements to paid parental […]
Transitioning nursing education into higher education
The transfer of nursing education to the higher education system was one of the most significant milestones in the history of nursing in Australia. Australian Nursing Federation (ANF), now the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), has played a pivotal role in the evolution of nursing and midwifery education in Australia. Its involvement spans decades […]
Limiting soft drinks and red meat may help women in menopause
Diet quality may influence menopausal symptoms and overall quality of life, according to a nutrition study of Australian women. The research of more than 200 women with an average age of 51, found those who consumed fewer sugar-sweetened drinks were less likely to have joint and muscle complaints. In addition, a lower intake of red […]
People with iron disorder encouraged to donate blood
People with haemochromatosis who need to have blood removed in order to reduce their iron levels are being encouraged to donate at Australian Red Cross Lifeblood. Haemochromatosis, which causes the body to store too much iron affects one in every 180-200 people. The primary treatment to reduce high levels of iron is the removal of […]