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 >

COVID-19 Updates and Guidelines for members

See the latest workplace advice and changes here.

Sector specific information is available for Public Health, Private Health, Aged Care and Nursing/Midwifery Students.

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A message from Brett Holmes

Every month The Lamp carries an editorial by Brett Holmes, General Secretary of the NSWNMA.

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Media

Future of Delegate Multi-Purpose Service ‘clear as mud’

Posted on November 25, 2021

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Public Sector Impact Report

Posted on November 15, 2021

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Government attacks workers battling COVID-19, in favour of small business

Posted on November 15, 2021

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There’s room for compassion and dignity in NSW

Posted on November 9, 2021

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