Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation SA Branch

09/01/2026

Ahead of the upcoming state election, the ANMF (SA Branch) has prepared its Health Policy Position Statement. This statement is not just a reflection of the challenges we face; it's a roadmap for reform. We've outlined our stance on the future of SA's health.

07 January 2026 — South Australia’s health system is under significant and growing strain. Chronic understaffing, surging patient demand and persistent emergency department ramping are no longer exceptions — they have become the daily reality.

08/01/2026

Globally, there are more nurses and midwives approaching retirement age than ever before. What does that mean for today’s workforce? Let’s explore!

01 January 2026 — The global nursing and midwifery workforce is undergoing a profound demographic shift, with an increasing proportion approaching retirement age.

08/01/2026

Is your 2026 New Year's Resolution to get your superannuation in order? Super SA is hosting five upcoming in-person seminars at the Marion Hotel, designed to take the guess work out of super.
Each seminar runs for 60 or 90 minutes and is packed with practical information, so you can head into 2026 with greater confidence.
More details are available via the link below:

Our webinars and seminars cover all aspects of super and Super SA's products. Register online to find out how you can maximise your super.

07/01/2026

Aged care nurses deserve their fair share!

The government has recognised the value of nurses in aged care - now, it’s time for providers to deliver.

Under the Work Value Case, the government provided funding to aged care providers to pass on wage increases to their nurses, in respect of the value of the work nurses do every day.

The ANMF (SA Branch) thanks those providers who have done the right thing and passed on the Work Value Case funding.

However, we know a minority of providers haven’t. Please be assured, we are actively advocating for our members.

04/01/2026

What does nursing mean to you? What does it mean to be a nurse? The International Council of Nurses has redefined these terms and the ANMF agrees.

02 January 2026 — The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has welcomed and endorsed the International Council of Nurses’ (ICN) newly released definitions of nursing and the nurse — a landmark update that formally reflects the professio

02/01/2026

Climate change is reshaping healthcare, and nurses and midwives are at the forefront of the response.

From worsening air quality to rising health risks, the impacts are here now. That’s why the ANMF partnered with The Lancet Countdown to put health at the centre of Australia’s climate response - with clear, evidence-based priorities for action.

These priorities were featured in the 2025 Lancet Report, released ahead of COP30, and outline what must happen next:

👉 Cleaner air with enforceable national standards
👉 Long-term funding to protect health from climate impacts
👉 Shifting fossil fuel subsidies into health and climate science

🎥 A powerful webinar with expert speakers unpacks what this means for healthcare workers and our communities.

Read the article and watch the webinar to see how health voices are shaping the climate conversation – and why it matters now more than ever https://bit.ly/4oSJkch

30/12/2025

The ANMFSA now offers Professional Indemnity Insurance for all midwives working in Private and Independent Practice providing antenatal and postnatal care (including lactation).

Union-backed Professional Indemnity Insurance means:

✅ More midwives able to practice the way they want
✅ More access to midwifery-led care in the community
✅ Supported choices for women

This is not just insurance. This is protection, advocacy, and the power of standing together.

Learn more about ANMF SA PII cover here 👉 https://www.anmfsa.org.au/Web/membership/Professional_Insurance.aspx

Interested in becoming a member? Join now! 👉 https://www.anmfsa.org.au//web/Contact_Management/1_Member_Join.aspx

29/12/2025

We are pleased to see that the evidence and insights we provided to the Select Committee into Stillbirth have been clearly reflected in the final recommendations.

We welcome the Government’s in-principal acceptance of all recommendations and its commitment to improving awareness, care and bereavement support for families and those caring for the families. We are proud to have contributed to this important work and support the steps being taken to improve outcomes for families, nurses and midwives.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/48xKYuW

26/12/2025

New learning opportunities for aged care workers, explore our latest CPD modules today!

The following modules are now available for members:

✅ The Aged Care Code of Conduct
✅ Behaviour Support Plans in aged care
✅ Abuse of older people: Identifying, responding & reporting (SIRS)
✅ Clinical governance in aged care and the role of RNs & managers
✅ Duty of care for nurses and managers in aged care

Click here to learn more about the modules 👉 https://www.anmfsa.org.au/Web/News/2025/Navigating_the_new_Aged_Care_Act

Click here to log into the ANMF SA member CPD portal 👉 https://bit.ly/ANMFSACPD

25/12/2025

When the devastating 2019-20 bushfires hit, four dedicated South Australian nurses and Army Reservists answered the call.

Deployed to Kangaroo Island for Operation Bushfire Assist, Michelle Farror, Martina Schipp, Suzie Rattigan and Hollie Sargeant set up crucial health facilities to support both defence personnel and the KI community.

But their duties soon extended beyond human care…

These amazing nurses soon found themselves using their triage and wound-management skills to help save hundreds of injured koalas and native wildlife.

Read their incredible story of service here Operation bushfire assist 👉 https://www.anmfsa.org.au/Web/News/2020/Operation_bushfire_assist.aspx