Social Justice & Action
Member Stories
New electorate to be named after nurse Vivian Bullwinke...
June 18, 2024
The Australian Electoral Commission has proposed a new federal electorate in Western Australia be named after Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel. The proposal, if accepted, would mark the first time a federal electorate would be named in honour of a nurse.…
8 days ago
Member Stories
The midwife who inspired my career change
In September 2003 at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, I gave birth to my second baby…
Member Stories
Respect us, before it’s too late
I am a registered nurse, midwife, and clinical midwifery specialist, working in public health in…
Member Stories
Volunteering on a Log of Claims Committee
Earlier this year, all public health delegates were approached for…
Member Stories
Opal, give a little, and gain so much more
I became an enterprise bargaining representative quite accidentally. But it…
Climate Change and Environment
Nurses win joint environmental award
NSWNMA members were recognised at the NSW Environment Awards for…
Climate Change and Environment
Climate Change and Environment
Nurses win joint environmental award
June 7, 2024
NSWNMA members were recognised at the NSW Environment Awards for their campaign contribution to stop a major gas project that threatens to contaminate the Great Artesian Basin. The Santos Narrabri…
19 days ago
Climate Change and Environment
A “staggering” number of workers vulnerable to clim...
June 7, 2024
Climate change creates a ‘cocktail’ of serious health hazards for 70 per cent of the world’s workers, says the ILO. A “staggering” number of workers,…
Climate Change and Environment
Historic win for Gomeroi people in Native Title appeal...
Climate Change and Environment
As the temperature rises, so do rates of domestic viol...
Community Campaigns
Community Campaigns
PrEP was earmarked $26m in the budget. What is it? Will...
May 27, 2024
HIV prevention was allocated A$43.9 million over three years in this week’s federal budget. Some $26m of this is for “PrEP” for people without access to Medicare. PrEP means pre-exposure…
29 days ago
Community Campaigns
Palm Sunday rally and march
February 20, 2024
This year’s Palm Sunday rally and march for refugee rights will be taking place at 14:00 on Sunday 24 March at Belmore Park in Sydney. …
Community Campaigns
Voluntary assisted dying is now available in all Austra...
Community Campaigns
Be part of Mardi Gras 2024 with the NSWNMA
Member Stories
Member Stories
New electorate to be named after nurse Vivian Bullwinke...
June 18, 2024
The Australian Electoral Commission has proposed a new federal electorate in Western Australia be named after Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel. The proposal, if accepted, would mark the first time a…
8 days ago
Member Stories
The midwife who inspired my career change
June 7, 2024
In September 2003 at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, I gave birth to my second baby following a far from great experience with my first birth.…
Member Stories
Respect us, before it’s too late
Member Stories