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“Good flex” remains out of reach for many Abori...
October 27, 2026
Earlier in the year, the Choice, Voice, and Control report, led by Professor Rae Cooper AO from the Australian Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusion, found that greater roster flexibility…
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Students
No new grad offer? There’s more than one path into nu...
Not every nursing and midwifery student gets an offer into…
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Mental Health
The workplace risks you don’t always see
October marks World Health and Safety month, providing an opportunity…
2 days ago
Private Sector
Private hospital nurses and midwives kick start industr...
Hundreds of NSW nurses and midwives working for the country’s…
6 days ago
Unions
ANMF welcomes election of new ACTU President Emma Kingd...
The country’s largest union, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation…
7 days ago
Social Justice & Action
NSWNMA expresses our thoughts for Dr Helen Haines MP
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association expresses our sincere thoughts…
8 days ago
Life
4 healthy snack ideas for busy nurses and midwives
When you’ve barely had a chance to sit down during…
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Professional Issues
Students
No new grad offer? There’s more than one path into nu...
October 27, 2026
Not every nursing and midwifery student gets an offer into a new grad program. Some people make it onto a local health district or hospital’s eligibility list, while others simply…
Yesterday
Research
One in eight cancers are likely caused by an infection...
October 7, 2026
Around 12% of the world’s total cancer cases in 2024 were likely caused by an infection, according to new research from the World Health Organization…
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Mental Health
The workplace risks you don’t always see
October 26, 2026
October marks World Health and Safety month, providing an opportunity to focus on the risks that can affect workers’ physical and psychological wellbeing. For nurses and midwives, whose roles often…
2 days ago
Private Sector
Private hospital nurses and midwives kick start industr...
October 22, 2026
Hundreds of NSW nurses and midwives working for the country’s second largest private hospital operator, Healthe Care, have voted overwhelmingly in support of taking protected…
Workplace Issues
Workplace News
“Good flex” remains out of reach for many Abori...
October 27, 2026
Earlier in the year, the Choice, Voice, and Control report, led by Professor Rae Cooper AO from the Australian Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusion, found that greater roster flexibility…
Yesterday
Unions
ANMF welcomes election of new ACTU President Emma Kingd...
October 21, 2026
The country’s largest union, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), has warmly welcomed the election of Emma Kingdon as the new President of the…
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Social Justice & Action
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…
11 days ago
Community Campaigns
Run for a cause: Support the Pilliga Forest and Gomeroi...
August 26, 2026
Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a weekend jogger, or passionate about nature and supporting important causes, the Pilliga Ultra offers something for everyone. Taking place…
Community Campaigns
2026 Nursing and Midwifery Awards finalists announced!
Community Campaigns
For Indigenous people, connection to Country can be a p...
Life
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. …
4 days ago
Work
Why Death and Grief Education Matters | Nurse & Mi...
May 1, 2026
In the emotionally charged world of healthcare, nurses and midwives often stand on the frontline of life’s most profound moments: birth, healing, and, inevitably, death. While…
Editorial
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…
27 days ago
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…
Editorial
Invisible skills now visible, but wages are stuck in th...
The NSW Industrial Relations Commission agreed that nurses and midwives have been historically undervalued because of gender,…
Editorial
The power of the people is stronger than the people in...
Two of our most crucial core values – collectivism and courage – were on display…
Editorial
New challenges, new fights
The world never stands still, and neither can the Association if we are to achieve…