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Maitland nurses and midwives walk out to highlight staf...

August 11, 2022
NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) members at Maitland Hospital walked out in their own time over a chronic short-staffing crisis they fear is risking patient safety. Severe understaffing across…
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Aged Care

Albanese government supports case for aged care pay ris...

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) says the Federal…
2 days ago
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Nurses and midwives’ fight for ratios rolls on

Hundreds of nurses and midwives have called on the NSW…
3 days ago
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New leadership at the helm of NSWNMA

The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has announced General…
7 days ago
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Nurses and midwives remain determined to speak out

A resolute crowd of nurses and midwives from the health…
8 days ago
Editorial

It has been an honour to lead this magnificent union 

Brett Holmes has announced his retirement, having served the Association…
8 days ago
Member Stories

At the edge of our resilience 

I am a paediatric nurse. During the pandemic, I have…
8 days ago

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It has been an honour to lead this magnificent union  Editorial Brett Holmes has announced his retirement, having served the Association for 32 years, twenty of those as General Secretary. I depart from this magnificent union with immense pride in what we have achieved and who we are and do so with Continue Reading The Shift with Shaye: 2021 New to Practice Nurse of the Year Ask Shaye On this episode of The Shift with Shaye, NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association Assistant General Secretary, Shaye Candish speaks with the 2021 New to Practice Nurse of the Year, Sonia Kokuru. Have a listen today! NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association · Continue Reading A victory for aged care   Editorial The election of a federal Labor government with a coherent plan to fix aged care is a win for the ages for our members in the sector.  We should not underestimate the significance of the moment: this is a historic achievement Continue Reading COVID-19 Updates and Guidelines COVID-19,Private Sector,Public Health The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association is providing support and advice to any members seeking information regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Members are encouraged to login to Member Central via the main website online.nswnma.asn.au and access Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 related Continue Reading

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Public Health

Maitland nurses and midwives walk out to highlight staf...

August 11, 2022
NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) members at Maitland Hospital walked out in their own time over a chronic short-staffing crisis they fear is risking patient safety. Severe understaffing across…
Today
Public Health

Members vote to escalate ratios campaign

August 4, 2022
A Special General Meeting of NSWNMA members in July voted overwhelmingly to continue the public sector ratios and pay campaign with “sustained and escalating” industrial…
Public Health

Call to lobby ALP 

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Workforce package no substitute for ratios

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Aged Care

Albanese government supports case for aged care pay ris...

August 9, 2022
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) says the Federal Government’s Submission supporting a pay rise for aged care nurses and care workers will finally recognise the chronic undervaluation of…
2 days ago
Aged Care

Private profit at root of global aged care crisis: PSI

August 4, 2022
The disaster wreaked upon aged care by COVID-19 is a consequence of policies that have turned aged care into a profit-making opportunity for corporations, according…
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No accountability in Australia’s aged care system

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Nurses and midwives’ fight for ratios rolls on

August 8, 2022
Hundreds of nurses and midwives have called on the NSW government to take responsibility for the understaffing crisis currently hampering the public health system and voted to continue the fight…
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New leadership at the helm of NSWNMA

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The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has announced General Secretary, Brett Holmes, will conclude his leadership at the end of this week after two…
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Nurses and midwives remain determined to speak out

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NSW falls behind other states in pay and respect

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At the edge of our resilience 

August 4, 2022
I am a paediatric nurse. During the pandemic, I have seen so many nurses and midwives quit due to poor pay and working conditions. My colleagues are being asked to…
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Shifts are out of control 

August 4, 2022
I am a paediatric clinical nurse specialist. During the Delta wave I was identified as someone with ICU experience and was sent to work in…
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‘I’ve never seen nursing in a worse state’

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Tax time tips for nurses and midwives

June 21, 2022
Tax time can be a tricky time for nurses and midwives, especially when figuring out what you can and cannot claim as a tax deduction. Here’s a quick guide specifically…
22 days ago
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CAPEA NSW Professional Development Day- Midwives &...

June 14, 2022
The “Come and Play- A Professional Development Day” provides childbirth and parenting educators with new and revised learning activities, for their professional development. The day…
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It has been an honour to lead this magnificent union 

August 4, 2022
Brett Holmes has announced his retirement, having served the Association for 32 years, twenty of those as General Secretary. I depart from this magnificent union with immense pride in what we have achieved and who we are and do so with great confidence about the Association’s future. When I became…
8 days ago
Editorial

A victory for aged care  

June 1, 2022
The election of a federal Labor government with a coherent plan to fix aged care is a win for the ages for our members in the sector.  We should not underestimate the significance of the moment: this is a historic achievement for our union. And hats off to our activists…
Editorial

For the health of the country, things must change

In the last three years, Australia has been devastated by emergencies that have had an…
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Fighting for the rights of our patients 

This historic strike throughout the state showcased our unity and strength but it also revealed…
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Patients, nurses and midwives deserve better 

The first responsibility of any government is to protect its citizens from harm. By this…

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