‘We need to talk about productivity’: ANMF 17th National Biennial Conference round-up
More than a hundred delegates gathered on the Gold Coast to help shape the ANMF’s focus and action for the next two years.
Addressing disordered eating among Aboriginal youth
A new research project will examine how social media influences body image and disordered eating behaviours among Aboriginal young people. The Edith Cowan University (ECU) study aims to better understand how disordered eating affects Aboriginal youth aged 13 to 25 in the Perth metropolitan area. Disordered eating relates to irregular eating habits or symptoms that […]
Nurses and midwives urged to sign petition to protect healthcare workers in conflict zones
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has launched a new petition calling on the Australian Government to take stronger action to protect healthcare workers in war zones, where they are increasingly under attack. The petition is the latest step in the ANMF’s Nurses and Midwives for Peace campaign to stand in solidarity with nurses, […]
Ahpra and ATO issue warning about extracting super early
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have issued a joint warning against inappropriate access to superannuation to pay for overly expensive or unnecessary medical treatments. New data released by the ATO yesterday shows significant growth in applications for compassionate release of super, particularly for dental services with the […]
ANMF to conduct ‘pulse check’ of Australia’s aged care system
The ANMF has launched a comprehensive national review of Australia’s aged care system.
New asthma educational resources for health professionals
Health professionals can now download a comprehensive new suite of resources to encourage the use of spacers with pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDIs). Developed by the National Asthma Council Australia (NAC), the resources include a new spacer chart and information sheet for health professionals and an accompanying how-to-video. Only about one in 10 patients can […]
Protecting Skin Integrity in Continence Care
One in four people with incontinence do nothing to prevent skin issues, and one in three never seek medical care for dermatitis. Clinicians are therefore the critical touchpoint for prevention, education, and product selection (Dynata-Ontex, 2025) Maintaining skin integrity is one of the most important pressing clinical challenges in continence care. Prolonged exposure to moisture, […]
Low-income workers set for super boost under new changes
Low-income workers could net up to $60,000 more in superannuation savings by retirement under landmark changes announced by the federal government this week. The government will increase the low-income superannuation tax offset (LISTO) by $310 to $810 and raise the eligibility threshold from $37,000 to $45,000 from 1 July 2027. It says the reform will […]
Seeking safe harbour
The idea of providing ‘safe harbour’ has its origins in the history of the abolition of slavery. As northern states in America made laws to abolish slavery, southern states passed laws such as the Fugitive Slave Law. This law made it illegal for escaped slaves to be given assistance, such as food, shelter and transport […]
General practice nurses could be key to better contraception and abortion care
General practice nurses are well-positioned to increase women’s access to the most effective form of contraception and abortion care if more support and training is provided, according to new research from Monash University’s SPHERE Centre of Research Excellence. A study, published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing, revealed practice nurses – registered or enrolled nurses […]