Heat linked to increased suicide risk for men
As temperatures rise this summer, so does the risk of suicide for older Australian men, research shows. Around 0.5%, or approximately 260 suicide deaths in Australia over a two-decade period correlated with unusually higher temperatures caused by climate change, according to new Curtin University researchers. The increased risk was observed among men aged 55 and […]
Extra one-off $1.7 billion funding boost for public hospitals
Australia’s public hospitals are set to receive an additional $1.7 billion in funding during the next financial year, aimed at reducing waiting lists, cutting emergency room wait times, and managing ramping, the federal government revealed on Wednesday. The one-year deal will boost the Albanese Government’s spend on state-run public hospitals by 12%, raising the total […]
Shaping the future of care – ANMF priorities 2025: Aged care
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is focused on driving meaningful change in 2025 to ensure better conditions for nurses, midwives, carers, students and to meet the health and aged care needs of the community Recognising the critical milestones we have already achieved like wage increases and mandated care minutes, we know progress is […]
Rural, regional and remote scholarships for NSW nursing students and new graduates now open
NSW nursing students and new graduates living in or looking to work in rural, regional and remote areas are encouraged to apply for new scholarships announced today. Nine types of scholarships are now open in the first round of the NSW Rural and Regional Health Career Scholarships Program for 2025, which supports students of nursing, […]
Gender inclusive education needed to support new national action plan for health and wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ people
Australia’s first national action plan for the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ people along with investment of $15.5 million has been hailed as long overdue by clinicians working in the field. LGBTIQA+ people are twice as likely to experience poor health, which research shows is directly related to experiences of stigma, prejudice, discrimination and abuse […]
Shaping the future of care – ANMF priorities 2025: WORK VALUE 2 – The Nurses’ and Midwives’ Case
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is focused on driving meaningful change in 2025 to ensure better conditions for nurses, midwives, carers, students and to meet the health and aged care needs of the community Recognising the critical milestones we have already achieved like wage increases and mandated care minutes, we know progress is […]
Five of My Life series: In conversation with Katy
As part of our summer series, we’re highlighting nurses and midwives who featured in the Five of My Life podcast series in 2024. A collaboration with the ANMF, podcaster Nigel Marsh talks with rural Victorian RN Katy Condliffe about her life and career, including as a Board member for NGO World Youth International. From the […]
Mental health recovery camp: A student consumer partnership
The first of its kind in Australia and the world, mental health recovery camps for undergraduate nurses have received awards since their inception in 2012. Natalie Dragon talks with co-founder Professor Lorna Moxham on the growing success and why the program should be funded nationally. “It’s a clinical placement, but it’s also a psychosocial intervention […]
Medicare award recognises nurse practitioner
Tasmanian nurse practitioner and general practice co-owner and manager Kerrie Duggan was one of 20 healthcare professionals awarded a 2024 Medicare Champion last November. She shares her journey with the ANMJ on the anniversary of Medicare. Marking Medicare’s 40th anniversary in 2024, the Australian government launched the Stronger Medicare Awards to recognise outstanding clinicians, multidisciplinary […]
When it comes to health and wellbeing, women need to put themselves first more often
We all know how important it is, but how much time do we spend focusing on our own health? No one will deny that the healthier you are, the better it is for you, your family, your work, and the life you want to lead. When it comes to your super, your health is also […]