Public Sector Updates – South

Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH)

On Wednesday 23 July 2025, ANMF officials and representatives met with Tasmanian Health Service (THS) management to discuss the current open grievances across the RHH. These included:

Emergency Department (ED) and Emergency Medical Unit (EMU) – The ongoing Step One Grievance in the Emergency Department (ED) and Emergency Medical Unit (EMU). View the latest update
Aged Services Team – The Step One Grievance in the Aged Services Team (AST). View the latest update
Ward K10 East – The ongoing Step Two Grievance on K10 East. View the latest update
Department of Medical Imaging – The ongoing Step Two Grievance for Department of Medical Imaging (DMI). View the latest update
Ward K9 West – The ongoing Step Two Grievance for K9 West. View the latest update

Advanced Delegate Training

The ANMF is excited to invite you to attend our upcoming Advanced Delegate Training.

This full-day workshop is designed to build on your skills and empower you in your role as a workplace leader and advocate. The training will include:

Running successful campaigns.

Strengthening your negotiation skills.

Building your confidence as a Delegate and leader.

Empowering yourself and your colleagues.

View the latest update

Ward K7 East West and Midwifery Group Practice (MGP)

Thank you to all the midwives who attended the ANMF member meeting on Wednesday 30 July 2025 — both in person and via Teams. Your participation and continued engagement are crucial to ensuring that the ANMF can effectively advocate for safe and sustainable workloads across maternity services. View the latest update

Ward 5A

Thank you to all members who were able to attend the ANMF member meeting on Friday 1 August 2025. During the meeting, members raised multiple concerns regarding the ongoing impact of unsustainable workloads, critical staffing shortfalls, and the increasing number of behavioural patients that staff are expected to manage on Ward 5A without appropriate resourcing or support.  View the latest update

Updates are correct as of 6 August 2025.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

ASSISTANCE & SUPPORT

Member Support Team: The ANMF Tasmanian Branch is 8000 plus members strong! Supporting nurses, midwives, and care workers as the only union in Tasmania employing nurses and care workers to represent members. This is why our Organisers and Member Support Team are uniquely positioned to understand your experiences, represent you in your workplace, and offer industrial advice that’s relevant to you. Please contact our Member Support Team if you need workplace support, would like to discuss any matters or raise a concern. Alternatively, you can send an email outlining your concerns to our team - membersupport@anmftas.org.au. Email is the preferred and fastest way of contacting the team, however if your matter is urgent, please phone (03) 6223 6777 or 1800 001 241 if you are outside of Hobart.

Member Support Team

Nurse and Midwife Support If you are seeking confidential support and advice, members have access to 24/7 phone support from Nurse and Midwife Support.

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