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

More than 50% of medication errors occur at transitions of care. A new national framework provides the first coordinated, hospital-based approach to manage medicines during this high-risk period for patients. Read more in the ANMJ: bit.ly/4hMrRAn

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

How can we step forward as both advocates and leaders to improve communication and care at the end of life as nurses and midwives? Read more in the ANMJ: bit.ly/4oPqiUF

How are the hard-won aged care reforms working? The ANMF have launched a national survey to conduct ‘pulse check’ of aged care sector and understand the impact of recent and ongoing reforms from the perspective of those who work within it. Read more in the ANMJ here: #[bit.ly/43x390N

In every conflict, health workers, their patients and health infrastructure and facilities must be off limits. Stand with us to ensure health workers and their patients are #NeverATarget Sign the petition here 🖊️ bit.ly/anmf-petitio...

Underrepresented in eating disorder research, a new research project will be examining disordered eating behaviours among Aboriginal young people. Read more in the ANMJ: bit.ly/47CnvIs

💪 After months of negotiations and protected industrial action, Queensland’s public sector nurses and midwives have voted to accept a new pay deal. Read more in the ANMJ: bit.ly/3WXnSHj #UnionSt#UnionStrong

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

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

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

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

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

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/

The ANMF Biennial National Conference is held every 2 years & attended by more than 140 delegates from all our state & territory branches, where ANMF members can make recommendations on any aspect of the professions to democratically influence the direction of the union. Read more: bit.ly/3IPGMN3

A study, published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing, revealed practice nurses are underutilised when it comes to advice, and treatment, for patients about long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). Read more - #[bit.ly/4h8qBXR

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

“In order to boost recruitment and retention and reduce workforce shortages, nurses and midwives must receive a competitive wage that addresses the wage stagnation our members have experienced under the previous Coalition government’s wages policy.” Read more - #[bit.ly/4mIpwqL

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

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/

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

Circle Oct 1 on the calendar! Another pay increase for aged care nurses and direct-care workers is on the way to help ease cost-of-living pressures, a win from the ANMF Work Value Cases at the Fair Work Commission. Read more on how these increases are helping our members - bit.ly/4lbfK0N

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

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...

What's it like to provide the human right to healthcare in conflict zones such as Gaza? Emergency nurse Jean-Philippe has been deployed multiple times. bit.ly/46OJuum Sign our letter of support and solidarity to healthcare workers currently working in Gaza. 📝 Closing soon. Link in comments below.

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...

Victorian student nurses and midwives rally as more than 2,000 Victorian nursing and midwifery students are facing the prospect of being unable to secure a graduate program within the state’s public health system next year, following a significant cut in places. bit.ly/4gz4x8o

How can we act for a peaceful world? Peace is the foundation of human dignity, health, and survival. Nurses and midwives, through their advocacy for health equity and provision of holistic and compassionate care, can be strong global champions. 🤝 bit.ly/4nRuVO6 #NursesMidw#NursesMidwivesforPeace0#PeaceDay2025

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.

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

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

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?'

The 'Digital Health in Aged Care; Improving the Resident Transfer Experience' webinar is now available on demand.For nurses and care workers who want to offer smoother aged care resident transfers and boost digital health confidence. 💻Watch now: youtu.be/miDAY9yQVB4

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

Rising temperatures increase the severity of obstructive sleep apnea and under the most likely climate change scenarios, the societal burden of OSA is expected to double in most countries over the next 75 years, according to new Flinders University research. More in the ANMJ: bit.ly/3JUFDnr

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.

The Nurse Midwife Health Program Australia (NMHPA) has reached its one-year anniversary. Chief Executive Officer Lori-Anne Sharp reflects on why NMHPA matters, how it differs, and what trends are emerging for the health and well-being of nurses, midwives and students. bit.ly/3I7MBF6

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!

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

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

🆕New guidelines from the NMBA are taking effect from today for any nurses who want to expand their scope of practice into non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Read more in the ANMJ - bit.ly/41tTx67

More protection for worker penalty rates has been passed into law. bit.ly/3JZGV0r

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

BlueCare is sacking 60% of its enrolled nurses starting this week - a move the QNMU warns will put elderly Queenslanders at risk.

Peace is the foundation of human dignity, health, and survival. Without peace, humanitarian needs cannot be met & healthcare systems cannot function. Stand with us - add the #NursesMidwivesForPeace frame to your social profiles. Full instructions 👉 bit.ly/4kPF37e

Are you confident using My Health Record for smoother aged care resident transfers? Last chance to register for this latest digital health webinar happening at 2.30 pm (AEST) tomorrow. Register here - bit.ly/45DreDD

📣 Nurse Practitioners who work in urgent care - how do organisational and systemic factors enable or constrain NPs’ ability to work at full scope in urgent care settings? A new research callout 👉 bit.ly/45Bow16

This free webinar provides a professional development opportunity for nurses and care workers across healthcare settings who care for aged care residents and how the residential care transfer summary (RCTS) can enhance the transitions of care. Register Now 👉 bit.ly/45DreDD 📅 26 Aug 🕝2.30 pm

Stand together for peace, an end to violence and the human right to healthcare. Send your support to those working on the frontlines and the people they care for. ✍️Sign our letter here - bit.ly/4m6rRfi #NursesMidwivesforPeace #NotATarget #HumanRights

Crucial in ensuring the health and well-being of infants and their families, this Neonatal Nurses' Day, we recognise the dedication and vital role of neonatal nurses.