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Nurses and midwives to stop work over NSW budget-FAIL

June 22, 2022
Hundreds of nurses and midwives will stop work next week to take part in a mass meeting of NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) members, furious at the NSW government’s…
4 days ago
Work

Tax time tips for nurses and midwives

Tax time can be a tricky time for nurses and…
5 days ago
Ask Shaye

The Shift with Shaye: Aged care win!

This week Shaye speaks with nurse Diane Lang, a NSWNMA…
5 days ago
Community Campaigns

Calls for women’s health services to be adequatel...

1992. Paul Keating is Prime Minister, the internet has only…
9 days ago
Emergency

Government risking lives the longer it delays staffing...

Further evidence of the unsustainable strain on public hospital emergency…
11 days ago
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CAPEA NSW Professional Development Day- Midwives &...

The “Come and Play- A Professional Development Day” provides childbirth…
12 days ago
Aged Care

‘Fixing the aged care crisis’ won’t be easy, with...

In his election victory speech, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged…
16 days ago

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The Shift with Shaye: Aged care win! Ask Shaye This week Shaye speaks with nurse Diane Lang, a NSWNMA Councillor and long time aged care activist about the recent Federal Election and the pre-budget announcements for health by the NSW Government. NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association · The Shift with 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

Burnt out nurses and midwives deflated by no staffing r...

June 6, 2022
​​​​​​Thousands of public sector nurses and midwives have been left wondering when the NSW government will genuinely address the serious workloads and staffing crisis impacting the state’s health system. Off…
20 days ago
Public Health

Maintaining the momentum

June 1, 2022
Our two strikes in the Public Health System in February and March have made the NSW Government take notice. The NSW Government has started to…
Public Health

Preparing the next steps

Public Health

Progress, but much more to do

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Emergency

Government risking lives the longer it delays staffing...

June 15, 2022
Further evidence of the unsustainable strain on public hospital emergency departments (ED) has prompted angry calls for the NSW government to stop risking patients’ lives and introduce reliable shift by…
11 days ago
Aged Care

‘Fixing the aged care crisis’ won’t be easy, with...

June 10, 2022
In his election victory speech, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged to “fix the crisis in aged care”. One of the biggest challenges facing incoming aged…
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Hope for aged care

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Nurses and midwives to stop work over NSW budget-FAIL

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The Shift with Shaye: Aged care win!

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This week Shaye speaks with nurse Diane Lang, a NSWNMA Councillor and long time aged care activist about the recent Federal Election and the pre-budget…
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Calls for women’s health services to be adequatel...

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Member Stories

Mental health is forgotten in this pandemic 

June 1, 2022
The NSW Government has announced funding for small businesses and rebates to NSW households with school-aged children; however, it has failed to invest in our…
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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…
5 days ago
Offers

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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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…
25 days ago
Editorial

For the health of the country, things must change

April 7, 2022
In the last three years, Australia has been devastated by emergencies that have had an incalculable impact on the country. Bushfires of breathtaking scale and intensity, unprecedented floods, and the worst public health emergency in a century have exacted an enormous toll on our communities. Nurses and midwives have been…
Editorial

Fighting for the rights of our patients 

This historic strike throughout the state showcased our unity and strength but it also revealed…
Editorial

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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Time to tell the truth: We aren’t coping

I know the situation in hospitals and aged care facilities is incredibly tough and I’ve heard…

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