Public Sector Updates – South

Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH)

Ward 2A

The ANMF would like to sincerely thank all Ward 2A members who attended the open meeting held during the in-service on Thursday 15 January 2026. Your participation and engagement were greatly appreciated. Read the full update.

Transfer to Practice Graduate Offers – Royal Hobart Hospital 2026

The ANMF has been made aware of concerns that Transition to Practice (TtP) nurses may have received offer letters for graduate positions that the Department may not currently have established. Read the full update.

Clare House Relocation

The ANMF has received a Change Proposal from Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS) regarding the future location and service model of the Statewide Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) in the South. This update is provided to ensure members are fully informed, able to participate in consultation and provide the ANMF with feedback with which we can provide support and advocacy around the change. Read the full update.

Wilfred Lopes Centre

Member Meeting Update

The ANMF met with members at Wilfred Lopes Centre (WLC) to discuss workplace safety, workload pressures and upcoming Enterprise Agreement (EA) bargaining. Read the full update.

Midlands Multi-Purpose Centre

The ANMF would like to thank members from the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) Midlands Multi-Purpose Centre for their strong engagement at the recent member meeting held on Friday 9 January 2026. Read the full update.

Updates are correct as of 29 January 2026.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

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