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How can we successfully implement digital health technology capability into residential aged care facility staff workflows? A new study looks into this recommendation of from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety Report Recommendation 68. https://bit.ly/46IwFBh

The Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024 was introduced into Federal Parliament this morning by Minister for Education Jason Clare. Welcoming the Legislation, ANMF Federal Secretary Annie Butler said the payments would better assist students nurses and midwives, struggling with ‘placement poverty’ as they worked toward completing their qualifications. More - https://bit.ly/3X6ThIx

The ANMF welcomes new legislation which will deliver much-needed support payments for student nurses and midwives undertaking mandatory clinical placement training. Media Release: https://bit.ly/3X6ThIx

- From pioneering fair wages and improved working conditions to advocating for safer healthcare practices and enhancing patient care, the ANMF has been a driving force of positive change. This October join us as we celebrate being

Winning ratios, aged care pay rises and care minutes and improvements to scope of practice; how can we advance working and professional conditions for nurses, midwives, carers and our patients without being political? https://bit.ly/4f7ibP3

Despite being funded to deliver landmark aged care reforms, reports have emerged of some aged care providers reclassifying lifestyle staff to PCAs, or cutting them altogether, to meet the current requirement of 200 minutes of care per resident per day. https://bit.ly/3W7SR3Z
If you have any concerns, please contact your ANMF state/territory branch.

Maggie Beers' new TV series is set to premiere tonight.Taking place over four months at a nursing home in Perth, Maggie will be looking to improve food, nutrition and the dining experience for older people in aged care. If successful, Beer hopes the experiment can pave the way to a new roadmap for a new model of aged care. More - https://bit.ly/3Lgoja8

Despite being funded to deliver landmark aged care reforms, reports have emerged of some aged care providers reclassifying lifestyle staff to PCAs, or cutting them altogether, to meet the current requirement of 200 minutes of care per resident per day.

ANMF condemns aged care providers for reclassifying lifestyle and allied health staff to meet mandated care minutes - ANMJ The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) says the tactic being used by some aged care providers to reclassify lifestyle staff as Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) in a bid to meet their mandated care minutes responsibilities is undermining the Albanese Government’s ongoing reforms to f...

The ANMF says the tactic being used by some aged care providers to reclassify lifestyle staff as Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to meet their mandated care minutes responsibilities is undermining the Albanese Government’s ongoing reforms to fix the sector. https://bit.ly/3W7SR3Z

What do our nursing & midwifery leaders discuss about digital health when seated around the table together? Putting people at the centre. Listen to the latest digital health podcast exploring the benefits, challenges and possibilites and how it impacts nursing and midwifery work. 🎙️ https://bit.ly/3zbpMvD

How will the Closing the Loopholes Bill help nurse and midwife workplace delegates? Explore the research looking to advance women nurses in health leadership, and the ANMF is celebrating it's anniversary, 100 years strong! The latest ANMJ is now here: 📖 https://bit.ly/3KVQ5bu

"My name is Lauren. I'm 39. I'm a mother of three. I've been a nurse for 20 years, probably a bit more than that, actually. Have done a little bit of everything, bit of emergency nursing, country nursing, and now I work in intensive care, which is just another aspect of nursing and it's phenomenal. Just a great environment to be in." Celebrate nursing and midwifery with Lauren as she talks to Nigel Marsh in his 'Five of My Life' podcast, exploring Lauren's story through the lens of a Film, Book, Song, Place and Possession. 🎙️Listen here: https://bit.ly/3xcjbAc

This HRM eLearning module is the first in a series to promote the safety of high risk medicines in different healthcare settings. Anyone can access the resource which is free for nurses working in the public sector in most states and territories.💊 https://bit.ly/3RpkWB5

'You are not alone', is the message these nurses want to share from their journey with Long COVID. Thankyou to the many nurses and midwives who reached out about their experience for this story - https://bit.ly/4exsjAn

Changing the way commonly used antibiotics are given to adult patients with sepsis will save thousands of lives a year globally, shows large international and Australian clinical trials. https://bit.ly/4bcyM0A/

Registered nurse Sally’s life changed dramatically after discovering she had lipoedema, a chronic health condition often mistaken for obesity or lymphoedema. Taking a 20-years break, she decided to return to nursing to help support others with the same condition. https://bit.ly/3XvODnT

How will the Closing the Loopholes Bill help nurse and midwife workplace delegates? Explore the research looking to advance women nurses in health leadership and the ANMF is celebrating it's anniversary, 100 years strong! The latest ANMJ is now here: 📖 https://bit.ly/3KVQ5bu

Australians are living longer but their impact on the healthcare industry is increasing, according to new research by the University of Adelaide. https://bit.ly/3yT9Cqo

Do you work with high risk medicines? An updated eLearning module on the safe use of high risk medications is now available to health professionals. https://bit.ly/3RpkWB5

Congratulations to the nurses and midwives recognised in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours!
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‘You feel humbled’: Nurses and midwives recognised in 2024 King’s Birthday Honours - ANMJ Lesley Woolf originally wanted to join the Navy, but her father wouldn’t let her. So, she decided to become a nurse instead, embarking on a remarkable journey that has taken her across the country and now spanned more than five decades. The Northern Territory registered nurse and midwife is among ...

"My name is Lauren. I'm 39. I'm a mother of three. I've been a nurse for 20 years, probably a bit more than that, actually. Have done a little bit of everything, bit of emergency nursing, country nursing, and now I work in intensive care, which is just another aspect of nursing and it's phenomenal. Just a great environment to be in." Celebrate nursing and midwifery with Lauren as she talks to Nigel Marsh in his 'Five of My Life' podcast, exploring people's stories through the lens of a Film, Book, Song, Place and Possession. 🎙️Listen here: https://bit.ly/3xcjbAc

It''s that time fo year when you get to claim your union fees and more. Here are some top tips from an accountant for nurses, midwives and carers to make the most of their tax return.

The most common mistakes nurses make when filing their tax return - ANMJ With tax time upon us, now is the time to think about preparing your annual tax return. From 1 July, 13 million Australians will lodge a return and with 84% of them expecting a refund, and the average size of refunds reaching over $3,000, it pays to spend a little time and effort ensuring you’ve

Aged care union members make change happen.

At today proud United Workers Union member and Home care worker Teresa Hetherington and UWU National President Jo Schofield spoke about the campaign by members to win aged care wage increases.

Spoiler: It took guts, determination and it took years, but aged care workers are seeing total pay increases of up to 28 per cent because of the work value case won by members from Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation HSU National and UWU.

It's a unique grief that needs a unified and comprehensive approach, shows research that examines the grief, loss, and bereavement experienced by family and caregivers, of those loved ones in residential aged care. ANMJ:

Guidance needed in aged care to improve help for grieving families - ANMJ Government, researchers and aged care staff need to urgently come together to establish a formal approach to the grief and loss experienced by families in aged care, a Flinders University-led review has argued. The study reviewed 35 papers examining the grief, loss, and bereavement experience of fam...

"At its heart, reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all of us," says Reconciliation Australia CEO Karen Mundine. ANMJ - https://bit.ly/3Kn38CS

Now more than ever: Time for reconciliation - ANMJ National Reconciliation Week, from 27 May-3 June, is a time for all Australians to reflect on what their contribution to reconciliation in Australia might look like.

Now more than ever, we can embed culturally safe care delivery into our practice to build respect and connection and act on the best evidence-based care.
Find resources (and please follow) here:
Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives : https://bit.ly/3wSPPXG
The Lowitja Institute : https://bit.ly/44ZVLL9
Walya: ANMF: Aboriginal Cultural and Community Awareness Course
https://bit.ly/44ZVVSp
NMBA: https://bit.ly/3WZO1GO

Today, we acknowledge the Stolen Generations, the resilience of survivors and the truth-telling of the 'Bringing The Home Report' tabled in 1997. We call on federal politicians to act on the of the outstanding recommendations, to continue the work of respect and healing.

As a young nurse working in oncology, Peter Jenkin began to question the often “futile treatment” given to patients and the lack of informed decision-making, setting him on a path into palliative care nursing that has spanned nearly three decades.
Read more in the ANMJ online: https://bit.ly/3URRZ1B