News Hub

Poll reveals majority of voters say fix aged care 19 May - Fixing the aged care system is a major priority for most Australian voters, second only to reducing the cost of living, a new poll has found. Read more
Big Brother plans thwarted – a victory for resting nurses 19 May - The popularity of the Big Brother reality TV show relies on dozens of cameras capturing contestants’ every move but when it comes to nurses and midwives, the right to privacy is paramount. Read more
ANMF taking action to curb alarming staff shortages 19 May - Nursing and midwifery staff shortages are predicted to hit 85,000 nationally by 2025, and 123,000 by 2030. Read more
Improving sleep can improve mental health and emotional wellbeing 18 May - The bad news for the nursing profession is the ability to actually get enough sleep. Read more
Major political parties detail how they will support aged care if elected 18 May - Three key political parties have described what specific actions they will take to reform aged care if elected in the lead up to the federal election on Saturday. Read more
Three months on, Aged Care workers still waiting for COVID payments 18 May - More than 70 per cent of aged care workers still haven’t received their $400 bonus, as promised by Prime Minister Scott Morrison back in February, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) revealed today. Read more
Former Federal Court judge to investigate SafeWork SA over death of Outback nurse 18 May - A former Federal Court judge will undertake an independent review into the adequacy of SafeWork SA’s investigation into the murder of Outback nurse Gayle Woodford, the State Government has announced. Read more
Fair Work rules for 10 days’ paid domestic violence leave 17 May - More than 2.6 million Australians will soon be able to access up to 10 days’ paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave under a historic Fair Work Commission ruling on Monday. Read more
Free event aims to Close the Gap on Indigenous health 16 May - Raising awareness of Indigenous health needs, Wednesday, March 18, is Closing the Gap Day - a free, family-friendly event for people of all ages. Read more
A breakfast with Rosemary for International Nurses Day 16 May - On the eve of International Nurses Day, around 30 people attended a breakfast hosted by the Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre with Dr Rosemary Bryant AO and other key South Australian stakeholders in the fields of health, nursing, politics Read more
24/7 nursing by 2023 if Labor wins Saturday’s election 16 May - Shadow Minister Clare O’Neil has reconfirmed her commitment to the ANMF’s key priorities for Aged Care reform at a recent health forum in the marginal seat of Boothby. Read more
Early 100th birthday present for inspirational Joan 12 May - A new scholarship, supporting established or emerging nurses and midwives to enhance their leadership skills, is honouring a pioneering South Australian, only days before her 100th birthday. Read more

Prev results Next results

News Hub

Media Releases The latest from our newsroom Read more

Refine by

Want to become a member?