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Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation
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#Nurses, #midwives & care workers stand together as the ANMF, working for positive change. The largest union in Australia. #health #agedcare #GenderEquity #policy #evidence #PublicHealth
Authorised by A.Butler, ANMF Federal Secretary, Melbourne VIC
Are aged care reforms making a difference? We want to hear from you. Share your lived experience in our quick, anonymous survey and help us advocate for better aged care. 
Take the survey now: bit.ly/3Lv36MI 
#AgedCarePulseCheck #ANMF #QualityCare
November 10, 2025 at 9:08 AM
What’s your perspective on the recent aged care reforms? Tell us in our aged care pulse check survey. ➡️ bit.ly/3Lv36MI

Share your experiences and help us advocate for change with this 5-minute and anonymous survey.

#AgedCarePulseCheck #ANMF #AgedCareReforms
November 6, 2025 at 10:23 AM
We can only care for others when we first take care of our own wellbeing. The restorative resilience model of clinical supervision offers a valuable approach for nurses, midwives and care-workers. Read more in the ANMJ - bit.ly/4owJI0k
October 20, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Climate change is already impacting how we deliver care. Action to protect human health is needed.
Join our webinar on 30 Oct (2–3 pm AEDT), in partnership with The Lancet Countdown, to explore key actions Australia must take to protect health in a changing climate.
💻 Register now: bit.ly/476ee9Y
October 20, 2025 at 2:02 AM
The ANMF has launched a new petition calling on the Australian Government to take stronger action to protect healthcare workers in war zones, where they are increasingly under attack. Healthcare must never be a target.
More: bit.ly/47oCgyk
#NursesMidw#NursesMidwivesforPeaceg#NeveraTargett#HumanRights
October 17, 2025 at 3:33 AM
It's the ANMF 17th National Biennial Conference where nurse, midwife,& care worker member delegates from across the country come together to discuss and vote for the ANMF national agenda.

These democratic processes turn conversation into policy. Policy into action.

#ANMFBNC
October 16, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has launched a comprehensive national review of Australia’s aged care system – to assess the effectiveness of the implementation of the Aged Care Royal Commission’s recommendations announced in 2021. More: bit.ly/42D4iDE
October 16, 2025 at 2:16 AM
The latest Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal delves into the realities of providing healthcare in the crossfire of war and explores the current focus in Australian midwifery and maternal health. Stay up to date on the latest news, practice, research with the ANMJ. 💻 anmj.org.au/publications/
October 11, 2025 at 12:11 AM
The aged care 1 Oct pay increases are here, thanks to the union win of the Aged Care Work Value Case.
Aged Care employers have been funded for the Oct 1 pay increases. You ought to see an increase in your hourly rate.
Find the ANMJ explainer article here - #[bit.ly/3W9fdBd
October 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Stand in #solidarity with ANMF SA Branch members as they fight for a fair and respectful revised offer from the state government. Sign the petition here ✍️ www.anmfsa.org.au/web/Respect
October 2, 2025 at 5:43 AM
The latest Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal delves into the realities of providing healthcare in the crossfire of war and explores the current focus in Australian midwifery and maternal health. Stay up to date on the latest news, practice, research with the ANMJ. 💻 anmj.org.au/publications/
October 2, 2025 at 1:03 AM
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) and its members are celebrating the third pay rise for Australia's aged care workforce, as a result of the Fair Work Commission's (FWC) landmark Aged Care Work Value Case.
Media Release: bit.ly/42iQpua
September 30, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The 'blue puffer' for asthma has new advice. Health professionals, including nurses, are being advised to stop prescribing or recommending as-needed short-acting beta2 agonists (SABA) alone as needed to treat asthma in adolescents and adults. Read more: bit.ly/4n7xOti
#asthma #asthmaf#bluepuffer
September 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Circle the date – October 1. The Fair Work Commission has confirmed the latest round of wage increases for aged care nurses and direct-care workers, the result of the Work Value cases the ANMF pursued with members since 2021. Find the new rates here ➡ anmf.org.au/industrial/w...
September 28, 2025 at 2:05 AM
ANMF Union win 💪 On 1 Oct, aged care nurses and direct-care workers across the country will see another wage increase, thanks to the success of the Work Value Case. It may be only a small increase per hour, but it does add up.
Circle the date - More info here: anmf.org.au/industrial/w...
September 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The latest Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal is available online now: anmj.org.au/publications/
Read more about the realities of providing healthcare in the crossfire of war, nurses working in Gaza and the continued focus on midwifery and maternal health with more news, research and updates.
September 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The 'blue puffer' for asthma has new advice. Health professionals, including nurses, are being advised to stop prescribing or recommending as-needed short-acting beta2 agonists (SABA) alone as needed to treat asthma in adolescents and adults. Read more: bit.ly/4n7xOti
#asthma #asthmaf#bluepuffer
September 17, 2025 at 1:11 AM
How do you navigate the impacts of relentless heatwaves and cyclonic weather on healthcare delivery? This was the reality for RN Wendy. Read more on Wendy's experiences here and the complex realities of nursing in the face of climate-driven extreme weather events: bit.ly/3V8IsDU
September 16, 2025 at 12:36 AM
In Australia, each year there are 55,000 cases of sepsis, which is deadly for 8,700 people.
50% of survivors suffer long-term consequences.
Learn about the signs and symptoms and ask, 'Could it be sepsis?'
September 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The aim of Let Children Live is to have each name carried and honoured by someone across the world, amplifying the call to protect children’s lives and futures. Read more about the campaign here - bit.ly/4paggy7
September 10, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Recognising the commitment, compassion and impact the global community of nurses dedicated to caring for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and blood disorders bring to their patients and families.
September 8, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Here’s to all the nursing and midwifery dads sharing the love and the load, in big and small ways. We wish you a very happy Father's Day today!
September 7, 2025 at 12:16 AM
NSW Public sector nurses and midwives have voted to accept the NSW government’s interim pay and conditions offer. Read more in the ANMJ - bit.ly/467PcqK
September 5, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Poor health, chronic illness, and premature death are all things nurses and midwives work to mitigate in their practice. Synthesising evidence from 100 studies, a new report from the Australian Human Rights Commission shows how racism in healthcare is costing lives. Report: bit.ly/462ppQK
September 3, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Can therapy dogs help? Nurse Kathleen was the principal investigator for a 5-year research project at Canberra Hospital to show exactly what canine interventions can bring to ICU patients and their families.
ABC story: 🐶 ab.co/4oI6NOm
August 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM