The country’s largest union, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has condemned a decision by the Fair Work Commission to cut Sunday and public holiday penalty rates across three industries, labeling it as a “cruel attack on the some of the country’s lowest-paid, and very often, female workers.” Federal Secretary Lee Thomas said the […]
The Mother’s Day Classic, on 12 May, is a national fun run raising money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The NSWNMA will be showing its support by once again sponsoring the water stations at The Domain and Parramatta Park, Western Sydney and by entering an NSWNMA Team. You can come along and be part […]
This Valentine’s Day we’re calling on the new Premier to have a heart and keep disability services public in NSW, alongside the NDIS.
The country’s largest union, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), is urging the Nick Xenophon Team and other cross-benchers to reject the Turnbull Government’s latest underhand attempt at cutting paid parental leave (PPL) for working families. ANMF Acting Federal Secretary Annie Butler said the cruel cuts, contained in the Omnibus Bill ripping billions of […]
The country’s largest health union, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) says new Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt must listen to nurses and midwives if the Government has any chance of addressing the many issues impacting the health and aged care sectors and the delivery of quality care. The ANMF says Minister Hunt’s first […]
The NSWNMA office will close at 5pm on Friday 23 December and re-open at 9am on Tuesday 3 January 2017. There will be staff on call from Tuesday 28th to Friday 30th to attend to urgent matters. For details of the number to contact during this period, call the Association on 1300 367 962. We wish all […]
If you know an outstanding nurse or midwife who deserves recognition, now is the time to nominate them for the 2017 HESTA Australian Nursing and Midwifery Awards. In its 11th year, this is the first time the Awards have included ‘midwifery’ in its title and awards category. The change further acknowledges the vital work of […]
A new national report reveals how the current inadequate level of staffing in Australian nursing homes is failing to ensure the provision of safe, quality aged care – resulting in all-too frequent ‘missed care’ episodes for elderly, vulnerable nursing home residents. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has released the report of its National […]
The We Won’t Wait 16 Days of Action campaign is about placing pressure on Mike Baird to act before December 9. We need Mike Baird to stand up at the COAG meeting on Friday, December 9 with other State Premiers and support 10 days of paid domestic violence leave in the National Employment Standards. One […]
Asbestos kills, yet in some countries it is still mined, manufactured and used. Everyday thousands of people are still exposed to deadly asbestos. While some people profit, other people die. As long as Asbestos is being used anywhere, it remains a risk, everywhere. Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA is building a movement of people in Australia to join with […]
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