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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Simulation expansion in midwifery consolidates skills for practice

3 days 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.
Brick by brick: LEGO helps bridge gap between midwifery and medical students

1 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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.
2025 Federal Election: Climate action at the forefront as parties face pressure to address Australia’s carbon footprint

2 weeks ago | anmj.org.au | Robert Fedele

Clear signs of climate change, such as the rise and intensity of extreme weather events like bushfires and heatwaves, impacts many aspects of daily life, particularly public health. With climate change becoming more urgent globally, political leaders face mounting pressure to balance environmental goals with economic considerations. The ANMJ examines the climate strategies of the two major political parties.
Colostrum alternative to formula feeding in hospital

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

Antenatal colostrum expression (ACE) involves hand expressing of colostrum in the last few weeks of pregnancy. Any colostrum that can be expressed can be stored and frozen and used in place of formula in hospital, if required. Being fed colostrum for the first few days of life has many benefits which are now more well known, said lead researcher, Associate Professor Therese O’Sullivan, from Edith Cowan University (ECU).