Greater inclusion for gender and sexually diverse people in Australian blood donation rules
Australia’s blood supply and demand exists in a fragile balance, with critical shortages especially of certain blood types, being common. Australia’s blood supply is reliant on the kindness of strangers to give up their time (and blood). Nurses and midwives would be familiar with giving blood for a wide variety of reasons including but not […]
How to talk with colleagues about the Gaza conflict
The ANMF is amongst many health organisations that have called for a peaceful resolution to the Gaza conflict. The global nursing and midwifery community is mourning the loss of colleagues along with innocent civilians; their deaths are not only a personal tragedy but an affront to our shared values. In line with our commitment to […]
Non-compete clauses and other restraints of trade
Even to those who follow the political cycle, one of the more unexpected announcements in the Federal Budget was the news that the Albanese Labor Government plans to ban non-compete clauses in employment contracts. Between tax cuts and student debt being slashed, you could have missed this tiny detail. What are restraints of trade? In […]
ICN Congress: Nurses show solidarity for colleagues in conflict zones
On a global stage, nurses stood together in a moment of solidarity for their colleagues around the world living in terrible conditions of war, conflict and disaster, at the recent International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress. Following video messages played from nurses in areas of conflict, the 7,000+ nurses from 130 countries attending the ICN […]
Renewed nursing definitions reflect modern nursing to embolden the profession
ICN has unveiled a new, comprehensive definition of nursing that articulates the profession’s scope, identity and contribution to global health.
A nurse’s experience managing extreme weather challenges in remote Australia
The 2024 report Climate-Driven Extreme Weather Events: Australian Nurses’ and Midwives’ Experiences highlights the extraordinary leadership of nurses and midwives during some of Australia’s most severe climate-driven disasters.1 This three-part ANMJ series presents case studies that showcase how these incredible healthcare professionals lead responses in times of crisis, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and compassion when their communities were at their […]
How workforce reform may also be good for the planet
Australia’s healthcare system is undergoing scrutiny, facing calls for reform not only to improve patient care but also to address its significant environmental impact. Recent reports highlight how reforming the health workforce, particularly in primary care, could lead to better health outcomes for Australians and contribute to climate action. The “Unleashing the Potential of our […]
TAFE nursing students: Commonwealth Prac Payments now open
TAFE nursing students can now apply for the $331.65 per week Commonwealth Prac Payment, introduced to help address placement poverty while undertaking mandatory clinical placements.
South Gaza’s lifeline must be preserved, warns medical humanitarian aid agency
Independent medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has called on Israeli authorities to allow unimpeded access to patients in Southern Gaza to avoid more deaths. “Our teams have received patients who have been critically injured while trying to get food, as a result of the shootings which have taken place around the […]
Endometriosis linked to premature and early menopause
Women who suffer from endometriosis have an increased risk of premature and early menopause, both naturally and surgically, University of Queensland researchers have found. A comprehensive international study found women with endometriosis are at seven times the risk of surgical menopause (involving the removal of both ovaries) and face a higher risk of premature menopause […]