Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation

15/01/2026

Making a difference for those who need it. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation was instrumental in advocating for the CPP (Prac Payment), to help eligible students experiencing ‘placement poverty’, struggling to manage the significant financial burden associated with completing their clinical placements, including the loss of regular income and out-of-pocket costs.

15/01/2026

A research team from Monash University are investigating the confidence of nurse preceptors in the critical care context and factors contributing to perceived confidence.

Your participation in this online survey will provide valuable insights that may:
- Contribute to the development of preceptorship guidelines, recommendations or frameworks
- Inform workplaces on how best to support and equip confident preceptors
- Improve patient care, promote job satisfaction and employee retention in critical care settings
Survey link - https://monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bqO91PxQzFQ11no

14/01/2026

Are you a Registered Nurse who supports new graduate nurses? A study is now looking for insight into the realities of precepetorship from the precepetors point of view.

The purpose of this study is to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences, challenges and support needs of Registered Nurses who precept new graduate nurses. By examining your perspectives, the study aims to identify what helps or hinders effective preceptorship and what resources or organisational supports are needed.

Survey link - https://federation.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3F31vMDiF6GF12K

13/01/2026

It takes one nurse asking a simple question.

12/01/2026

"Digital health is based on having expertise in nursing and midwifery. It is the connecting of wisdom. I think it is going to provide the mechanisms for us to be able to genuinely recognise the real value of nurses and midwives and then reward that accordingly," says Annie Butler, ANMF Federal Secretary, in this latest digital health podcast.

Explore, engage, and elevate with nursing and midwifery leaders discussing how curiosity and cultural evolution are driving the future of digital health in the professions.

🎧 Listen here: https://bit.ly/4oc5cPf or find us on podcast platforms, Soundcloud, Apple and Spotify.

12/01/2026

The first RN prescribers are expected later this year.

With the new NMBA standard now in effect and education programs advancing through accreditation, 2026 marks a shift from planning to practice.

Catch up on the RN prescribing details and eligibility requirements in the ANMJ:

The standard that paves the way for registered nurses in Australia to prescribe has come into effect.

11/01/2026

Still time! Scholarships are available for 2026 with a strict application deadline of 1 Feb 2026. If you've ever thought of postgraduate study to advance your skills to work in primary care, primary maternity care and aged care, have a look at the primary care nursing and midwifery scholarship program. 

The scholarship supports postgraduate programs to help you advance your skills in primary care. 
This includes:
 🟣 Graduate Certificate/Diploma programs relevant to clinical nursing and midwifery
 🟣 Master’s programs leading to endorsement as Nurse Practitioners or Midwives

More information here: https://www.acnp.org.au/pcnmsp

 

10/01/2026

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal (ANMJ) is a quarterly publication at the forefront of industry news, advancements and insights specifically for nurses, midwives, students and carers.

Available online and by mail, the latest issue looks at the renewed passion and ready-to-fight attitude of Australia's nurses, midwives and carers together with the ANMF priorities focus for 2026.

Find the ANMJ in hardcopy or read it online here: https://anmj.org.au/publications/

09/01/2026

If you've thought about boosting your skills in aged care, have a look at the Aged Care Nursing Scholarship Program.

New scholarships are now open for nurses and aged care workers to build skills and progress their careers in aged care.
From Certificate III qualifications to Master's programs or training in areas like clinical leadership and palliative care, these opportunities support better care for older Australians.

👉 More information here: https://www.acnp.org.au/ansp

08/01/2026

Community and acute nurses are already seeing the benefits as more providers upload to My Health Record.
Faster access to pathology and imaging results is rolling out through My Health Record, with more to come in 2026.

When patients can see their results sooner, shared decision-making becomes stronger and more informed.

The immediate availability of many diagnostic reports is expected to enhance health literacy and support more timely, collaborative discussions with patients.

Read more on the digital health tool for nurses and midwives here: https://bit.ly/4a6iBVX

Australia is taking significant strides in modernising its healthcare system with My Health Record. This move is part of a broader effort to ensure better and faster access to health information for all Australians. In February this year, legislation was passed to provide a framework for sharing inf...

07/01/2026

The Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (AJAN) is Australia’s premier nursing and midwifery scholarly journal published by the ANMF.

The peer-reviewed journal showcases diverse original research and scholarly contributions aimed at empowering nurses, midwives and healthcare professionals.

Link in the comments below.

07/01/2026

To strengthen protection and support safer clinical environments, Australia has introduced new sharps containment standards.

Find out what they are and what they mean for nurses and midwives in the ANMJ here: https://bit.ly/4rTlnEl