Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation

29/11/2025

By popular demand, the aged care survey is now open until 9 December. Tell us how the recent reforms are going by filling out the quick, anonymous survey here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7253VQP

28/11/2025

The federal government's 20% student debt reduction measure has started. Have you had your student loans reduced yet?

27/11/2025

Cutting student HECS and HELP debts has begun, with the first 100,000 people receiving notifications via SMS, email, or their myGov inbox that the ATO is processing their 20% reductions. Are you eligible? Read more in the ANMJ:

Millions of Australians have had their student loans cut as the federal government’s 20% debt reduction measure comes into effect. The one-off debt reduction measure will benefit over three million Australians with the first 100,000 having received notifications via SMS text message, email or thei...

27/11/2025

Making positive change for ANMF members at a federal level.

This week members took their direct experiences to Canberra, talking with the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Education Minister Jason Clare.

Student nurse Emily shared how the new prac payment for students enabled her to complete her final rural practical placement, while aged care nurses and direct care workers Steve and Bronwyn shared how aged care wage rises have provided relief from the cost of living while also reinforcing the need for aged care funding to reach the frontline.

These are wins secured through member voices, ANMF campaigning, and federal engagement.

Together we can ensure nursing, midwifery and aged care voices inform and advocate in national decision-making.


Jason Clare Anthony Albanese Richard Marles MP

26/11/2025

- When healthcare workers are under attack, the world loses its humanity. But together, we can fight for justice and protection.

Sign the petition to demand the Australian Government:
✔️ Condemn attacks on healthcare.
✔️ Enforce international law.
✔️ Advocate for safe conditions in conflict zones.

Your voice matters. Take action today. 🖊️ Sign here: https://bit.ly/3WuOXli


ANMF Vic Branch

25/11/2025

The safety of women and girls is not just a women’s issue, it affects everyone. Families, neighbours, communities, countries.

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women which marks the beginning of the United Nations 16 Days of Activism.

A woman should be safe no matter where she is, what she’s doing or what she’s wearing, including the online digital space.

Safe. Everywhere. Always.

Globally, almost one in three women have been subjected to physical and/or s*xual intimate partner violence, non-partner s*xual violence, or both, at least once in their life. 38% of women have experienced online violence and 85% have witnessed digital violence against others.

Nurses and midwives can witness and experience gendered violence in their professional and personal lives.

The ANMF is committed to supporting immediate and long-term measures to prevent violence against women and girls and improve gender equity, a deep driver for a healthier, safer and sustainable society.

As a member, please know you can always reach out to your ANMF branch for support, information and resources, including resources for colleagues and managers and information on accessing paid domestic violence leave.

Nurses, midwives and students can also access a free and confidential peer-to-peer counselling Nurse Midwife Health Program Australia

🟣If you’re in immediate danger, please contact 000.
🟣1800 RESPECT – 1800 737 732
🟣MensLine Australia – 1300 789 978

There is for abuse.

24/11/2025

We stand in with our American nursing and midwifery colleagues. Nursing and midwifery are complex, evidence-informed professions, based in rigorous science, ethics, and human connection, requiring demanding education, skills and responsibility. The nursing and midwifery professions are the heart of health systems, communities and quality patient care.

22/11/2025

"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.

22/11/2025

Are aged care reforms making a difference? We want to hear from you.
Share your lived experience in our quick, anonymous survey and help us advocate for better aged care.
Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/3Lv36MI

21/11/2025

Congratulations to Sally-Anne Jones, our ANMF Federal President, for being awarded Life Membership from her Queensland ANMF Branch QNMU! An exceptional and inspiring leader, nurse, unionist and human being.

The QNMU is proud to award Life Membership to Sally-Anne Jones for her exceptional contribution to the union movement and to nursing and midwifery leadership.

Sally served as QNMU President for 16 years and is well known and respected for her warmth, professionalism and approachability. From frontline nursing to national leadership as Federal President of the ANMF, she has been a strong and steady voice for nurses, midwives and carers across the country.

Thank you, Sally, for your years of dedication, integrity and unwavering commitment to our professions and our union. 💜🌟

📷 QNMU Secretary Sarah Beaman, Sally-Anne Jones, QNMU Assistant Secretary - Midwifery Fridae King and QNMU Assistant Secretary - Nursing Grant Burton.

Photo: Adam Waters

20/11/2025

Tonight, places around Australia are lighting up purple in support of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Lighting up purple means standing in with those experiencing and caring for those with pancreatic cancer. It is also a tribute to the many loved ones who have been lost. Shining purple, they also illuminate awareness for the symptoms that can be hard to pinpoint. Early detection can save lives.

Look out for:
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Jaundice (yellow skin of eyes)
- Abdominal or back pain
- Diabetes (new or hard to manage)
- Fatty stools
- Unexplained weight loss
- Persistent itchiness

19/11/2025

Together we can advocate for better aged care. Tell us how the recent reforms are going by filling out the quick, anonymous survey here - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7253VQP