Tag: All Nurses And Midwives

Emergency nurses call for urgent action on workplace violence

An alleged violent assault at Sydney’s Prince of Wales Hospital has reignited alarm over escalating risks facing nurses, with the College of Emergency Nursing Australasia (CENA) warning the incident reflects a national crisis. The incident occurred in the emergency department last Saturday night at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick. A 51‑year‑old man presenting […]

Meet Catelyn Richards, the nurse stepping into ANMF leadership

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation has a new Federal Assistant Secretary – but who is she, and what does she stand for? Registered nurse Catelyn Richards has stepped into the national leadership role with a background that spans paediatric nursing, union organising and climate advocacy. From the bedside at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital to […]

Don’t forget: Renew your registration before deadline

All nurses and midwives have until 31 May to renew their general or non-practising registration to avoid any delays or late fees. You should have already received an email from Ahpra reminding you to register via your online portal. The 2026-27 fee for general registration is $193, or $189 for NSW-based nurses. Late renewal incurs […]

Syphilis: Not a disease of the past

Syphilis might sound like a condition from the history books, but it remains a very real public health issue – and one that deserves the attention of every nurse, midwife and care worker. In August 2025, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer declared syphilis a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS).1 This designation is reserved for […]

Time poor? Does this increase your risk of dementia?

Time has been identified as an under-recognised social determinant of brain health, potentially as important as education and income. Time – or the lack of it – could be a missing link in dementia prevention, according to research from UNSW Sydney’s Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA). Temporal inequity – the unequal distribution of time […]

World War II nurses commemorated in regional Victoria

Two Australian war nurses have been permanently commemorated in their local Victorian shire ahead of ANZAC Day, with the unveiling of bronze busts honouring their service and sacrifice during World War II. Bronze busts of Oxley Shire nurses Sister Dorothy ‘Bud’ Elmes and Sister Caroline ‘Carrie’ Ennis were officially unveiled on 28 March 2026 at […]

Strengthening Nurses and Midwives’ Response to Domestic and Family Violence

Domestic and family violence is a health issue. Domestic and family violence (DFV) is not only a social issue. It is a significant public health concern. In Australia, DFV is a leading contributor to illness, injury and psychological distress, particularly for women. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 1 in 4 women […]

NSW nurses and midwives win pay rise, but warn it ‘doesn’t go far enough’

NSW nurses and midwives will receive ‘record-breaking’ pay rises after the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) found their work has been historically undervalued, particularly due to gender-based inequity. But the New South Wales Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA), who pursued the case, says the increase for registered nurses and midwives isn’t enough to ease cost-of-living pressures […]

Finalists announced for 20th year of HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery awards

Nine finalists have been announced in a milestone year for the 2026 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards. A Victoria-based midwife ensuring Aboriginal families receive culturally safe support from pregnancy through to postnatal care and a South Australian nurse who has improved outcomes for children and families experiencing adversity are finalists in this year’s awards. […]