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Transitional skill mix can’t be a permanent fix
September 30, 2026
Midwives are open to a workforce development strategy that includes nurses in post-natal units for a period of time, providing they are working towards midwifery registration. NSWNMA midwives support a transitional…
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Midwifery
“A really special profession”
Karen Hart, president of the NSWNMA branch at Wagga Wagga…
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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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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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Midwifery
Transitional skill mix can’t be a permanent fix
September 30, 2026
Midwives are open to a workforce development strategy that includes nurses in post-natal units for a period of time, providing they are working towards midwifery registration. NSWNMA midwives support a transitional…
Today
Midwifery
“A really special profession”
September 30, 2026
Karen Hart, president of the NSWNMA branch at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, was a nurse for almost 20 years before she moved to midwifery. After almost a decade…
Mental Health
What does being ‘trauma‑informed’ actually mean?
Mental Health
Awareness is up, but mental health stigma persists
Workplace Issues
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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…
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Working 12-hour shifts
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Blocking union support
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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…
12 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...
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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. …
5 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
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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…
30 days ago
Editorial
Invisible skills now visible, but wages are stuck in th...
May 29, 2026
The NSW Industrial Relations Commission agreed that nurses and midwives have been historically undervalued because of gender, but female-led workforces must still pay the price for the state’s shaky bottom line. For well over a century, the nurses and midwives of this state have transformed the landscape of care, evolving clinical practice…
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…
Editorial
Nursing in the blood
The Lamp introduces our new Assistant General Secretary Katrina Bough who talks about her journey…