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Update: Leadership Election. Make sure details are up t...
August 14, 2026
Financial members of the New South Wales Nurses and Midwives’ Association, and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation New South Wales Branch will soon be sent ballot papers for the…
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Students
2026 AVCAT scholarship opens 18 August – prepare...
The Australian Veteran’s Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) has launched their…
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6 affordable self-care tips for busy nurses and midwive...
As nurses and midwives, caring for others comes naturally. But…
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Calling all midwives – share your opinion on the sust...
Are you a midwife working in an Australian maternity service,…
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National aged care survey reveals staffing shortages, e...
ANMF calls for mandated staffing ratios to ensure safe, quality…
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11 interview tips every New Grad should know
Are you ready for your New Grad Interview? Whether you’re interviewing for the…
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Listening to members is key to delivering better care
Our members have always known what works. Ratios and new workforce…
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Students
2026 AVCAT scholarship opens 18 August – prepare...
August 14, 2026
The Australian Veteran’s Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) has launched their 2026 Application Round for their highly coveted scholarships! AVCAT’s scholarships are awarded annually to the children and grandchildren of ex-serving…
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Students
11 interview tips every New Grad should know
August 3, 2026
Are you ready for your New Grad Interview? Whether you’re interviewing for the public system, the private sector, primary care or aged care, here are our team’s top tips. 1. Arrive with…
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Midwifery
Calling all midwives – share your opinion on the sust...
August 13, 2026
Are you a midwife working in an Australian maternity service, employed at a university, or practising privately? The FUCHSIA national study (future proofing the midwifery workforce in Australia) is exploring…
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Aged Care
National aged care survey reveals staffing shortages, e...
August 11, 2026
ANMF calls for mandated staffing ratios to ensure safe, quality care for aged care residents. A new survey of Australia’s aged care workforce has revealed,…
Emergency
ED ratios “a gamechanger”
Workplace Issues
Unions
Update: Leadership Election. Make sure details are up t...
August 14, 2026
Financial members of the New South Wales Nurses and Midwives’ Association, and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation New South Wales Branch will soon be sent ballot papers for the…
Today
Workplace News
“Good flex” key to a sustainable health system: rep...
July 31, 2026
Greater flexibility with rosters and improved staffing by addressing the structural constraints are fundamental to the resilience of the health workforce, says a new report. NSW nurses and midwives…
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Painting the path to reconciliation
July 31, 2026
To tell the story of its reconciliation journey, the Association turned to one of its own. The result is an artwork rich in stories of connection, care and community. At…
13 days ago
Member Stories
Juggling the impossible
July 31, 2026
Mental health RN Sarah Ellyard is currently enjoying maternity leave with her son Finley, but she is already thinking about her return to work and…
Member Stories
“It got to crisis point”
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Finding inspiration in the war for our key crustacean
Life
Work
Tax time is coming – here are some helpful tips for n...
June 24, 2026
Navigating your tax return can be a stressful task, especially when trying to figure out what you can and cannot claim as a tax deduction. Here’s some guidance on your tax return, thanks to the Australian Tax Office. …
20 days ago
Work
Why Death and Grief Education Matters | Nurse & Mi...
May 1, 2026
In the emotionally charged world of healthcare, nurses and midwives often stand on the frontline of life’s most profound moments: birth, healing, and, inevitably, death. While…
Editorial
Editorial
Listening to members is key to delivering better care
July 31, 2026
Our members have always known what works. Ratios and new workforce research now provide further evidence that listening to nurses and midwives delivers better outcomes for everyone. One of the great privileges of this role is seeing members campaign for change, then watching that change begin to make a real difference in…
13 days ago
Editorial
Invisible skills now visible, but wages are stuck in th...
May 29, 2026
The NSW Industrial Relations Commission agreed that nurses and midwives have been historically undervalued because of gender, but female-led workforces must still pay the price for the state’s shaky bottom line. For well over a century, the nurses and midwives of this state have transformed the landscape of care, evolving clinical practice…
Editorial
The power of the people is stronger than the people in...
Two of our most crucial core values – collectivism and courage – were on display…
Editorial
New challenges, new fights
The world never stands still, and neither can the Association if we are to achieve…
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Nursing in the blood
The Lamp introduces our new Assistant General Secretary Katrina Bough who talks about her journey…