Why sex, gender, and sexuality census data matters for inclusive healthcare
Earlier this month, the federal government announced it would scrap questions about gender and sexuality from the 2026 census.1 However, within 48 hours, this decision was reversed.2 But why does this matter? Firstly, it’s important to understand that sex, gender, and sexuality mean different things in this context. Sex is most simply understood as referring […]
AI to help address aggression in the ED
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been integrated into an immersive virtual reality enhanced computer simulation program to train frontline healthcare workers in de-escalating aggression in patients. Developed by researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU), ‘Barry’ is an AI computer-based model that allows clinicians and students to verbally interact with him in a hospital setting. Users have […]
World Sepsis Day: Ask ‘Could it be sepsis?’
On a seemingly ordinary day in 2023, Laura Remy’s life took a dramatic turn. What started off as a mild cough and fever, quickly escalated into life-threatening sepsis. “I initially continued to work and dismissed my symptoms as minor. However, the symptoms worsened dramatically overnight, with chest pain, severe chills, and vomiting. I had an […]
Proposed paid parental leave changes to worsen women’s financial security
Proposed amendments by the Coalition to the government’s legislation on superannuation for Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave (PPL) have been slammed by unions, including the ANMF. The Coalition’s proposals would see workers, mostly women, tap into their retirement savings by cashing out of super on Commonwealth PPL through taking a lump-sum or extra leave. The federal […]
Independent expert midwife to lead Tasmanian maternity services investigation
The Tasmanian Government has announced the appointment of an independent expert to lead the rapid independent investigation into maternity services at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH). Midwife, nurse and health consultant Amanda Singleton has extensive experience, including in the governance and management of maternity services in both rural and metropolitan settings. She also has regulatory […]
National nursing workforce strategy open for public consultation
Nurses and nursing students are amongst those being encouraged to provide feedback on the national nursing workforce strategy, now open for public consultation.
Australians with diabetes missing out on vital medications like Ozempic that lower heart and kidney disease risk
Only one in three people with type 2 diabetes are receiving early treatment with additional medicines that protect their heart and kidneys, research led by UNSW has revealed. The study, published in The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, analysed dispensing records of a 10% random sample of adults on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). It […]
Fight fatigue in nursing and midwifery
Celeste explains why nurses and midwives should advocate to optimise their roster for better sleep. Managing fatigue is a real challenge when we work stressful rotating shifts in busy pressured environments, but with the right tools and strategies, it’s absolutely possible to get a handle on your fatigue and feel better! Here’s what we can […]
A voice for change: The evolution of the ANMJ and its role in strengthening nursing and midwifery
The first edition of The Australian Nurses’ Journal of the Royal Australian Nursing Federation (RANF), now ANMF, was published in July 1971. The national journal was established in a bid to enhance communications across the country and support ongoing efforts to strengthen and maintain the status of the nursing profession. Steered by then RANF federal […]
Tasmanian nurses and midwives stop work; maternity unit investigation launched
Nurses and midwives held stop-work meetings across Tasmania last week to protest unsafe workloads, and the state government has announced an investigation into maternity services at the Royal Hobart Hospital. Members held stop work meetings at the Royal Hobart Hospital, the Launceston General Hospital, and in the north at the North-West Regional Hospital and Mersey […]