Nurse midwife co-creator of women’s health app CHARLI
Clinical nurse and midwife Samantha Costa is co-creator of CHARLI, a recently launched women’s health app that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help empower women in their health and wellness. She talks with the ANMJ. CHARLI Health uses evidence-based, AI technology for women to track and manage their menstrual cycles, fertility, sexual health, pregnancy, peri/menopause […]
Australians fare well in health report card despite ongoing COVID impact
Australians’ overall health continues to fare well when compared with similar countries despite significant impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing burden of chronic conditions. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s (AIHW) biennial flagship report card of Australians’ health was launched this week by Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler. The […]
Evening exercise benefits those with obesity
Undertaking the majority of daily physical activity in the evening is linked to the greatest health benefits for people living with obesity, according to new research. “Exercise is by no means the only solution to the obesity crisis, but our research does suggest that people who can plan their activity into certain times of the […]
Queensland announces first nurse-led clinic site
Queensland has announced the first location of four new promised nurse-led clinics aimed to improve healthcare access with a focus on women and girls. The Miles Government committed $46 million to deliver four walk-in clinics in regions that need it most as part of its Queensland Women and Girls’ Health Strategy 2032. The Adelaide Street […]
New powers allow health regulator to ban unregistered practitioners
Unregistered practitioners, including those who have been suspended from practising, can be prevented from treating patients under a suite of new powers afforded to Australia’s health regulator. The public will also have more information about practitioners on the public register, including if they use an alternative name to practise, in new changes to enable the […]
National midwifery update
“I didn’t know there was a midwife at the ANMF.” At a national conference in 2023, I was excited to run into a midwifery professor I had learned from during my Bachelor of Midwifery. We talked about my journey since my graduate year, and when I mentioned that I had been working for the union […]
ACT NPs and authorised midwives to prescribe MS-2 Step
Nurse practitioners and authorised midwives in the ACT will be able to prescribe abortion medication under legislation passed last week. Up until now, only medical practitioners have been allowed to prescribe oral MS-2 Step (mifepristone and misoprostol). The new legislation, the Health (Improved Abortion Access) Amendment Act ll 2024 passed in the ACT Legislative […]
Victorian nurses and midwives approve improved 28.4% wages offer
After 51 days of protected industrial action, Victorian public sector nurses and midwives have voted to endorse an improved Allan Government offer of a 28.4% (compounded) wage increase by November 2027, as well as more than 70 improvements to allowances, penalties and terms and conditions. An ANMF (Vic Branch) statewide members’ meeting was held this […]
100 Years Strong: The Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation celebrates
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) proudly marks its 100th year, celebrating a century of remarkable achievements and the strength of its members. Our story is one of purpose and passion, people and power. It’s a story of fighting for workers and their rights, and of protecting and promoting our members, our professions, and […]
Nurse managers and leaders: new governance training available
Two new courses are now available for healthcare providers looking to upskill their nursing and midwifery managers and leaders in governance practices, including regulatory frameworks and risk management. Responding to the growing challenges faced by the health sector, the Governance Institute of Australia has launched its Governance in Health Program. Designed to foster good governance […]