Queensland Nurses and Midwives' Union

Queensland Nurses and Midwives' Union Authorised by S. Beaman, Secretary, Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union, West End, 4101. Membership of the QNMU also provides for full membership of the ANMF.

The Queensland Nurses and Midwives' Union (QNMU) is the peak industrial and professional organisation for nurses and midwives working in public and private health and aged care in Queensland. The QNMU seeks to promote and defend the industrial, professional, social, political and democratic interests of more than 70,000 members. Members include:

Registered nurses
Midwives
Enrolled nurses
Assistants in nursing (however titled)
Students
Anyone who undertakes nursing work

There is no other organisation in Queensland which provides comprehensive representation for nurses and midwives as both employees and professionals. The QNMU is a state-registered union and a branch of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), which has branches in each state and territory, which means the Union is also active in promoting the interests of nurses and midwives on a national and international level. Members have the opportunity to be actively involved in the QNMU and decide our priorities through the Union’s democratic structure. Ultimately, it’s these priorities and policies which help influence and shape the practice of nursing and midwifery in Queensland. Nurses and midwives, through the QNMU, have a long and proud history of working together to achieve improvements to working conditions, to the profession and, through the broader union movement, to the lives of all Australians. Nurses and midwives continue to work together and pool their combined resources and knowledge to protect and further the common interests of all members. Find out more at www.qnmu.org.au

The QNMU encourages and supports online dialogue on our social media forums, and we encourage members and users to be familiar with our social media terms of use at www.qnmu.org.au/SocialMediaTOU

17/03/2026

“...why do we even debate how much we pay these people?”

sat down with to talk about just how incredible nurses are 💙

Tell us what it’s really like in your workplace by completing the Grow Your Voice survey.💬 Have your say and go in the d...
17/03/2026

Tell us what it’s really like in your workplace by completing the Grow Your Voice survey.

💬 Have your say and go in the draw to win one of 10 $100 gift vouchers per week.

👉 Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/3PCLD7a

Join the conversation about what it will take to turn Closing the Gap commitments into real change.You’re invited to the...
17/03/2026

Join the conversation about what it will take to turn Closing the Gap commitments into real change.

You’re invited to the online launch of the 2026 Close the Gap Report, Community Voices: The Pathway to Justice, Equality and Healing on Microsoft Teams.

Hear from presenters working to advance justice, equality and healing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, followed by a panel discussion hosted by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Katie Kiss exploring self-determination, leadership and accountability, and the path to genuine reform..

Be part of the discussion about what meaningful reform looks like and what it will take to achieve it.

👉 Register for the online event: https://bit.ly/4rRVtQl

16/03/2026

It might be St Patrick’s Day 🍀, but Mater nurses and midwives aren’t chasing a pot of gold, they’re fighting for a fair deal 🌈💪🩷
As we return to the negotiating table with Mater today, we’re calling on Mater’s CEO Julia Strickland-Bellamy to come back with an offer that delivers safe, respected care for nurses and midwives.

QNMU Secretary Sarah Beaman recently visited the Mater Private Hospital in Townsville to connect with members and hear f...
16/03/2026

QNMU Secretary Sarah Beaman recently visited the Mater Private Hospital in Townsville to connect with members and hear firsthand about their work and experiences 💬

It was a great opportunity to chat with our Mater nurses and midwives and see the incredible care they provide to their community every day 💙

You can help their fight for fair wages and conditions by signing a letter to Mater’s CEO Julia Strickland-Bellamy.

🖊️ Sign the letter now: https://bit.ly/4s8v8OB

Mater nurses and midwives have now gone more than 600 days without a pay rise (under an EA) 😡In Brisbane, they stood str...
15/03/2026

Mater nurses and midwives have now gone more than 600 days without a pay rise (under an EA) 😡

In Brisbane, they stood strong and united as they continue their fight for the same pay and conditions as their colleagues at Queensland Health 💪🩷

QNMU Assistant Secretary – Nursing, Grant Burton, joined members in solidarity, backing their call for an offer that delivers safe, respected care for nurses and midwives.

15/03/2026

Nominations for the QNMU Awards are now closed.
Good luck to everyone who has been nominated 🤞
Finalists will be announced on 1 June 2026.
🌟🌟🌟

⏰ FINAL CHANCE to nominate yourself or a colleague for the QNMU Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards.🏆 $25,000 prize ...
13/03/2026

⏰ FINAL CHANCE to nominate yourself or a colleague for the QNMU Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards.

🏆 $25,000 prize pool to be won!

Submit your nomination now 👉 https://bit.ly/4rsuKJK

United they stand 💪🩷📷 Mater nurses and midwives in Townsville are united in their fight for the same pay and conditions ...
13/03/2026

United they stand 💪🩷

📷 Mater nurses and midwives in Townsville are united in their fight for the same pay and conditions as their colleagues who work for Queensland Health 💯

13/03/2026

QNMU members from Mater hospitals in Townsville and Brisbane stood united yesterday in their fight for the same wages and conditions as their colleagues at Queensland Health 💪🩷

Show your support and help make their voices heard 📢
🔗 Sign the letter to Mater’s CEO today: https://bit.ly/4uuQBmK

13/03/2026

Mater nurses and midwives deserve a fair deal that respects their roles and protects safe working environments for staff and patients 💯
👉 QNMU Assistant Secretary - Nursing, Grant Burton, is calling on every Queenslander to show their support by signing the letter to Mater’s CEO: https://bit.ly/4uuQBmK

Mater own 20 private Queensland facilities that treat a total of around 700,000 private and public patients state-wide e...
12/03/2026

Mater own 20 private Queensland facilities that treat a total of around 700,000 private and public patients state-wide each year.

However, Mater nurses and midwives are currently paid less than their Queensland Health (QH) colleagues.

They also receive reduced conditions and less overtime, penalty rates, allowances and paid parental and professional development leave than QH nurses and midwives. Under Mater’s current Enterprise Agreement offer, around 5000 Queensland nurses and midwives would receive less pay and entitlements than those employed with Queensland Health.

This includes zero paid reproductive leave compared to the ten days available in the public health system.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4t0odr5

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The Queensland Nurses and Midwives' Union (QNMU) is the industrial and professional organisation for nurses and midwives working in public and private health and aged care in Queensland. The QNMU seeks to promote and defend the industrial, professional, social, political and democratic interests of more than 62,000 members. Members include: Registered nurses Midwives Enrolled nurses Assistants in nursing (however titled) Students Anyone who undertakes nursing work There is no other organisation in Queensland which provides comprehensive representation for nurses and midwives as both employees and professionals. The QNMU is a state-registered union and a branch of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), which has branches in each state and territory, which means the Union is also active in promoting the interests of nurses and midwives on a national and international level. Membership of the QNMU also provides for full membership of the ANMF. Members have the opportunity to be actively involved in the QNMU and decide our priorities through the Union’s democratic structure. Ultimately, it’s these priorities and policies which help influence and shape the practice of nursing and midwifery in Queensland. Nurses and midwives, through the QNMU, have a long and proud history of working together to achieve improvements to working conditions, to the profession and, through the broader union movement, to the lives of all Australians. Nurses and midwives continue to work together and pool their combined resources and knowledge to protect and further the common interests of all members.