Demand for cosmetic nursing continues to rise

New President of the Cosmetic Nurses Association (CNA) since January 2023, Sheri-lee Knoop has been a founding member of the group of nurses that came together during a boom in demand for cosmetic services during and post-COVID. She talks to the ANMJ. Sheri-lee, who has her own cosmetic practice in Perth, first started out as […]
Embracing the life of remote nursing as an early career nurse

“Have the courage to believe in yourself”, is the message from Holly Engelhardt, recipient of the ANMF NT Excellence in Early Career Nurse/Midwife of the Year 2023, to her peers. “It came as a surprise. I was nominated by service manager and DON educator – to have them recognise my work it means so much […]
Health organisations sign open letter in support of Voice to Parliament

More than 100 of Australia’s leading health organisations have signed an open letter in support of the Voice to Parliament, saying that they confidently believe the proposed advisory body, which will require a ‘Yes’ vote in the upcoming October 14 referendum to amend the Constitution, will enhance government decision-making about matters that affect Aboriginal and […]
6 tips to reduce psychological risks at work

New national Work Health and Safety Regulations aim to strengthen and clarify how to manage psychological health risks in the workplace. While these regulations prescribe how employers should identify psychosocial hazards and manage risk, everyone has a role to play in creating and maintaining a safe and healthy psychological workplace. “A mentally healthy workplace is […]
‘People are crumbling’: Nurse speaks out at price gouging inquiry

‘People are crumbling’: Nurse speaks out at price gouging inquiry
Nurses, midwives and personal care workers say Yes to the Voice

Nurses, midwives and personal care workers say Yes to the Voice
Clinical trial set to change kidney transplant practice

A simple change in practice for deceased donor kidney transplants could reduce the need for dialysis in transplant recipients by 25%. A major clinical trial has found the change in intravenous fluid therapy with balanced crystalloid solution could deliver real benefits for kidney transplant recipients. The BEST-Fluids trial was conducted by the Australasian Kidney Trials […]
Health workers to study wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families

A landmark research project will place health workers in Indigenous communities across Queensland to study the long-term wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. Researchers from the University of Queensland and Mater Research Institute will identify 400 Indigenous families during pregnancy, and monitor the health and wellbeing of participating mothers, fathers and babies over […]
Pilot program helps midwives return to clinical practice

A new pilot re-entry program is helping qualified midwives in South Australia who have not worked clinically for a while refresh their skills and knowledge so they can re-join the workforce The RESET-M program, established by Flinders University, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN), and Your Nursing Agency (YNA), is aiming to counter declining midwifery […]
Nursing Peaks Coalition backs “Yes” vote in landmark Voice to Parliament Referendum

Nursing Peaks Coalition has thrown its support behind the “Yes” vote for the upcoming Referendum on the Voice to Parliament. The nursing coalition’s decision comes as a unified stance to advocate for a crucial element of the Uluru Statement from the Heart. In a joint statement released today, the Nursing Peaks highlighted the importance of […]