Nurses urged to lead the way on planetary health
A leading primary healthcare academic has challenged nurses to think big and take the lead in making a difference to the health of the planet as the United Nations’ 2030 deadline for achieving its Sustainability Development Goals approaches. Speaking at the opening session of the 15th National Rural Health Conference in Hobart last Sunday, Professor […]
ICN: campaigning health for all
The ANMF has developed an international network of affiliations to advance the interests of the professions and improve health outcomes globally. The ANMJ talks with President Annette Kennedy of the International Council of Nurses (ICN). As President, what do you see as the ICN’s major roles? As the global voice of nursing representing more than […]
ANMF federal leadership team re-elected
Annie Butler has been re-elected unopposed as Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation’s (ANMF) Federal Secretary. Lori-Anne Sharp has also been re-elected Assistant Federal Secretary, with Sally-Anne Jones re-elected Federal President and James Lloyd re-elected Federal Vice President. All were elected unopposed. Today Ms Butler thanked the ANMF’s growing 275,000-strong membership of nurses, midwives, assistants in […]
ANMF leads way at South Pacific Nurses Forum (SPNF)
The South Pacific Nurses Forum (SPNF) began in 1982 after a group of nurses from the region connected at the 1980 International Council of Nurses (ICN) conference in Los Angeles. Held every two years, SPNF draws nursing leaders from across the South Pacific who come together to debate key issues facing the professions. In 2018, […]
Keeping it real; keeping it black
Remote area nurse Jason Coombes believes nurses and midwives have to get out of the clinic and into the community to improve health outcomes. “The community won’t come to the clinic unless they are sick or in pain. We need walking clubs and cooking classes; we need to play basketball with kids after school.” Jason […]
Women on boards: A leading force
Resignations of high profile women leaders last year have thrown the spotlight on the culture and gender disparity in Australian workplaces. Natalie Dragon talks to some prominent nurse leaders who are board members about their roles. The disparity between men and women in leadership roles perpetuates existing stereotypes about the role of women, both at […]
Culture shift to change aged care
Every Australian needs to roll up their sleeves, embrace their own ageing and rethink their interactions with older people, says Dr Catherine Barrett. The former nurse and passionate aged care advocate was one of five finalists selected for the prestigious 2018 Human Rights Medal announced in December. The Human Rights Awards, established in 1987, are […]
Health advocate stands up for consumers
Consumers Health Forum (CHF) of Australia CEO Leanne Wells has spent the bulk of her career working within the health sector. “I have worked across preventative health, primary care and mental health policy and these are areas of strong interest for me,” she tells the ANMJ. “I am a passionate advocate for health and good […]
One hundred years on: remembering nurses WW1
This year marks the 100-year anniversary of World War I (WWI). Australia’s involvement began on 4 August 1914, seven days after the war commenced in Europe. The first Australian casualties – six dead and four wounded occurred in German New Guinea shortly after 11 September. Just over half a year later and half a world away, […]
Pioneer of nursing rights acknowledged
One of the great pioneers of nursing rights Margaret Ann (Gretta) Lyons, was recently acknowledged at the Victorian Alfred Hospital Nurses League Inc. Centenary Luncheon this month. Gretta set up the Alfred Hospital Nurses League to allow Alfred nurses to socialise and exchange ideas. She went on to actively pave the way to improve conditions for […]