October 1, 2026
The magazine of the NSW nurses and midwives’ association

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Editorial

We need to defend our wins

October 1, 2026
As The Lamp goes to print, the NSW Safe Staffing Levels Taskforce has announced that medical, surgical and palliative care wards across every category A, B, and C hospital will…
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Professional Issues

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Public Health

A key role for nurses in cutting-edge therapy

September 30, 2026
CAR T-Cell therapy is a relatively new and evolving field of medicine that has provided nurses with a critical, frontline role in managing patients through every phase of the process.…
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Public Health

A passionate trailblazer

September 30, 2026
Trying his hand at everything equipped Ty Simpson for a pioneering pathway in the new field of CAR T-Cell therapy. Ty started his health journey…

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Aged Care

Members lobby ministers for aged care ratios

October 1, 2026
A NSWNMA delegation to Canberra tells politicians that ratios must replace the care minutes system of staffing, which providers are abusing. Members of the NSWNMA who work in aged care…
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Aged Care

Mandatory minutes, missing care

October 1, 2026
Residents neglected despite mandatory care minutes, minister told. AiN Nisamon Klomkleaw has worked at a Sydney nursing home for nine years and was a member…

Workplace Issues

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Ask Katrina

CNS/CMS underperformance

September 30, 2026
Can a CNS/CMS Grade 1 status be revoked for someone who is underperforming? Yes, however removing CNS status from someone who is underperforming should only occur after ensuring that every…
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Ask Katrina: Parental leave eligibility

September 30, 2026
I have been working at NSW Health worksite on part-time basis for the past 7 months and am currently pregnant. I have been offered a…

Social Justice & Action

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Community Campaigns

NSWNMA launches Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan

September 17, 2026
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has launched its new Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), marking an important milestone in the Association’s ongoing commitment to reconciliation and action.  Members…
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Life

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Work

Tax time is coming – here are some helpful tips for n...

June 24, 2026
Navigating your tax return can be a stressful task, especially when trying to figure out what you can and cannot claim as a tax deduction. Here’s some guidance on your tax return, thanks to the Australian Tax Office. …
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Editorial

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Editorial

We need to defend our wins

October 1, 2026
As The Lamp goes to print, the NSW Safe Staffing Levels Taskforce has announced that medical, surgical and palliative care wards across every category A, B, and C hospital will convert to shift-by-shift nurse to patient ratios. This is a massive milestone in our long-standing and hard-fought campaign to improve…
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Editorial

Listening to members is key to delivering better care

July 31, 2026
Our members have always known what works. Ratios and new workforce research now provide further evidence that listening to nurses and midwives delivers better outcomes for everyone. One of the great privileges of this role is seeing members campaign for change, then watching that change begin to make a real difference in…
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