Organ donation saves 1,396 Australians, but consent rates remain low
Thanks to the generosity of 513 donors, and their families who ticked off donation, 1,396 Australians received a life-saving organ transplant last year, the 2023 Australian Donation and Transplantation Activity Report has revealed. With a 13% increase in deceased organ donation, and a 14% increase in the number of people who received a transplant from […]
Wage case recognises historic undervalued work of aged care nurses
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has welcomed the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) further recognition that the work of aged care workers has been historically undervalued in its Stage 3 decision for the aged care industry work value case announced today. The FWC has concluded that, for ‘work value reasons’, award rates for direct […]
South Australia nurse practitioner pilot open for applications
South Australians will have more options for free primary health care as part of a new pilot program expanding the number of nurse practitioners working in GP clinics, also aimed to help ease pressure on hospital emergency departments. Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler yesterday announced the Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Pilot will […]
Restorative resilience clinical supervision: A retention strategy for graduate nurses?
The education of nursing and midwifery students in Australia, as in the rest of the world, has been devastated by the global pandemic.1 Indeed, nurses and midwives had been in “dire straits” due to conditions in healthcare which have affected their energy, morale, and physical and mental health, even before the onset of COVID-19.2 In […]
Nominations requested!!
Following on from the success of Mary Chiarella’s 5 of My Life episode (you can listen here https://anmj.org.au/theres-something-about-mary/) we have decided to spread the love! What better way to celebrate our colleagues and build genuine human connection across the profession than doing Five of My Life episodes with six more of our colleagues? Except this […]
IR Reform: Closing the loopholes on unfair pay and conditions
Last year heralded the next stage in the federal government’s workplace relations reform agenda to close the loopholes that undermine pay, security and safety for workers. The Closing Loopholes Bill is the third tranche of industrial relations (IR) legislation to be pursued by the Albanese Labor Government since being elected in 2022. It is an […]
Revolutionising healthcare: The impact of Artificial Intelligence in nursing and midwifery
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a revolutionary force in diverse industries, and nursing and midwifery are no exceptions. The integration of AI technologies has the potential to reshape healthcare delivery, improve patient outcomes, and enhance the efficiency of healthcare systems. But with AI’s potential, there are also certain challenges and concerns that we need […]
Progressing Gender Equity in 2024
As of 2023, Australia’s national gender pay gap stands at 13.3%, translating to women earning $253.50 less per week than their male counterparts. Projections suggest it will take another 26 years to close this gap. Supporting ANMF’s predominately female membership, the union has strongly lobbied over many years for changes to support equality and close […]
See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil: The conspiracy of silence within the medical profession
The phrase ‘conspiracy of silence’ is defined by Collins Dictionary as: ‘If there is a conspiracy of silence about something, people who know about it have agreed that they will not talk publicly about it, although it would probably be a good thing if people in general knew about it’.1 Sadly, this term accurately describes […]
Sleep Awareness Week 2024: practical strategies for shift workers
Are you getting enough quality shuteye as a shift worker? What works for you, and what doesn’t? Is it time to try something new? Sleep Awareness Week runs 10-16 March and is a time to reemphasise the importance of sleep on your health and wellbeing. Sleep researcher, Alexandra Shriane, a former paramedic and shift worker, […]