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 >

 

The NSWNMA is formally supporting the Voice campaign and the ongoing pursuit of positive health and social outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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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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Media

Report shows urgent need for ED staffing ratios

Posted on June 7, 2023

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A new plan to boost Nurse Practitioners in health and aged care

Posted on May 16, 2023

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Nurses to continue raising voices for change

Posted on May 12, 2023

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A pathway for nurses and midwives to deliver better healthcare

Posted on May 9, 2023

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