Australian Nursing & Midwifery Journal (ANMJ)

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is the biggest union in Australia, boasting more than 290,000 members. It is led by nurses and midwives who aim to enhance the industrial, political, and professional standing of their colleagues. Additionally, the ANMF champions the importance of providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare for all Australians.

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ICN forms new alliance for students and early career nurses

2 weeks ago | anmj.org.au | Natalie Dragon

ICN Senior Policy Advisor Erica Burton has been leading this work since 2017, including development of the strategy on how to further engage SECNs at ICN, developing the proposal for the structure and function of a SECN body and carrying out consultation with ICN NNA members to ultimately create the SECN Alliance. She talks with the ANMJ ahead of the upcoming ICN Congress in June. How did the Alliance come about?
Simulation expansion in midwifery consolidates skills for practice

3 weeks ago | anmj.org.au | Natalie Dragon

ECU’s School of Nursing and Midwifery immersive practice ward-based simulation builds on its existing program, which places nursing students in real-world scenarios to assist their transition between academia and practice. “Midwifery students use the space very differently compared with nursing and medical students,” said ECU Course Co-ordinator Melanie Welfare.
Celebrating International Nurses Day

1 month ago | anmj.org.au | Robert Fedele
Brick by brick: LEGO helps bridge gap between midwifery and medical students

1 month ago | anmj.org.au | Robert Fedele

Led by midwifery teaching specialists Liz McNeill from Flinders University and Dr Lyn Gum from the University of South Australia, the study found using the ubiquitous coloured blocks made the students more comfortable working together and prepared them for later professional collaborations.
Navigating natural disasters: Midwives are critical in every crisis

1 month ago | anmj.org.au | Natalie Dragon

Midwives are trusted first responders within their communities who can prepare health systems for any crisis. For midwives to adequately respond, they must also ensure they are safe and are equipped with the training, tools, and resources they need to save lives and protect rights in the most challenging settings. Georgina Bosworth, a private practice midwife in Ingham, North Queensland, was impacted by the devastating floods in February, as she had four women due to homebirth that month.
Coalition’s vaping plan risks dismantling protections for young people

1 month ago | anmj.org.au | Natalie Dragon

The public health community has called on the Coalition to retract its plan, arguing it will see the legalisation of vape sales through retail outlets and dramatically increase access to vapes by young Australians. The policy, just revealed in the Federal Coalition election costings, includes raising $3.6 billion in revenue over the next four years from vape taxation.
Nurse led success stories – Increased access by Tasmanian NP - ANMJ

1 month ago | anmj.org.au | Natalie Dragon

Now a thriving multidisciplinary clinic, Cygnet Family Practice has a team of over 20 staff, including five GPs, and provides essential healthcare to around 2,000 local residents who might otherwise be left without access to medical services. New nurse-led processes have improved patient care by capturing baseline health data, conducting health checks, and developing care plans for chronic conditions.
Celebrating International Day of the Midwife

1 month ago | anmj.org.au | Natalie Dragon

On International Day of the Midwife (5 May) we recognise the dedication, skill, and compassion of these essential professionals who provide care when it is needed most. As we mark this important day, we extend our gratitude to all midwives for their unwavering commitment to their patients, their communities, and the profession. Their expertise and dedication are the foundation of quality healthcare, and their impact is felt in every corner of society.
Nurse led success story – Accessible, inclusive healthcare - ANMJ

1 month ago | anmj.org.au | Natalie Dragon

Statistics show that LGBTIQA+ people are twice as likely to experience poor health. “They’re a community that have the most stigmatisation and the lowest socioeconomically disadvantaged group of people in Australia,” said Ms Slotnes O’Brien. “There’s two GPs in South Australia and myself, and we’re the only ones that take new patients for gender affirming care. I’ve closed my books now because I’ve got 280 patients with many more on the wait list.
The political parties supporting Australia’s nurses and midwives

1 month ago | anmj.org.au | Natalie Dragon

Labor and the Australian Greens have pledged their commitment or partial commitment for all, or the majority, of the ANMF’s priorities. Disappointingly, the Leader of the Opposition and the Liberals, Peter Dutton, and the Leader of the Nationals, David Littleproud have as yet failed to respond to the ANMF.