Nurses and midwives across NSW are committed to advocating for healthier and stronger communities

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What we achieve

Legal and industrial support

Expert legal advice and representation for injuries or disputes at work, coroner’s inquest, professional disciplinary hearings…

Advice and information

Expert, up-to-date information and support on your workplace issue – leave, rostering, patient complaints and more…

Pay and conditions

We represent your industrial interests in all NSW awards and agreements - public, private and aged care.

Professional development

Educational seminars, scholarships, research and reports on a wide range of professional and industrial issues.
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Member Stories

NSWNMA to the rescue

The accident that ripped a muscle in my shoulder would have also torn a hole in my finances had I not been a member of the NSWNMA. In November 2014, I was travelling from my ... Read More Learn more >

Invaluable support

Without going into detail, my employer handed me a letter saying I was to be part of a review into my alleged role in certain policy breaches. This process was completely in the realm of the executive and ... Read More Learn more >

A better future

More than ever, nurses and midwives need to join their union to organise and campaign for a better future. With collective strength, we can bring about positive change in our workplaces and our society. Strong unions are essential to a fair economy and ... Read More Learn more >

Ratios: It’s a life saver

We’re standing up for our patients. Safe ratios are a priority for everyone. It’s time the government did the right thing and put the people of NSW and their care first.

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Ask Shaye

When it comes to your rights and entitlements at work, NSWNMA General Secretary Shaye Candish has the answers.

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Post-election Report: NSWNMA/ANMF NSW Branch

See the results for the ANMF NSW Branch election, conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 and the rules of the organisation.

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Media

EDs in desperate need of urgent intervention

Posted on December 7, 2022

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Albanese Government must stop nurse sackings in aged care

Posted on November 24, 2022

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Nurses and midwives are angry and hurting without ratios

Posted on November 23, 2022

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Spotlight on nursing and midwifery workforce pressures

Posted on November 18, 2022

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