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Media Release: ‘All in this together’ a reminder to check in on Mental Health Day tomorrow
‘All in this together’ a reminder to check in on Mental Health Day tomorrow 9 September 2020 This week, as part of Mental Health Week and in the lead up to Mental Health Day tomorrow, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) have been highlighting the [...]
Media Release: Budget Announcement
Budget fails to deliver real investment in nursing, midwifery and aged care 7 September 2020 While the Treasurer may have acknowledged healthcare workers for their courage, commitment, and compassion during the COVID-19 pandemic, last night’s Federal Budget announcement sadly shows a failure to deliver. Australian Nursing and Midwifery [...]
Media Release: COVID-19 Recovery – District Hospitals
COVID-19 Recovery - District Hospitals 29 September 2020 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) today called on the Gutwein Liberal Government to focus on Tasmania’s 13 District Hospitals in the upcoming State Budget. “Many communities across Tasmania have a district hospital providing inpatient stays as [...]
Media Release: Workplace Grievances Escalated at Launceston General Hospital
WORKPLACE GRIEVANCES ESCALATED AT LAUNCESTON GENERAL HOSPITAL 28 September 2020 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) has escalated Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Emergency Department (ED) workload grievance issues to a specialist panel seeking resolution. ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary Emily Shepherd said, “the next step will [...]
Media Release: LGH ED Concerns Are Not New
LGH ED Concerns Are Not New 16 September 2020 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) stated today issues surrounding the Launceston General Hospital are not new. ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary, Emily Shepherd said it is with dismay that concerns raised regarding safety and bed block [...]
Media Release: National R U OK Day
Nurses, midwives, and care workers to check in on their colleagues on national R U OK? Day 09 September 2020 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) is calling on members to check in with one another tomorrow, 10 September 2020, on national R U OK? [...]
Media Release: ANMF lodge COVID-19 submission to Independent Review
ANMF lodge COVID-19 submission to Independent Review 4 September 2020 Following extensive consultation, surveying and meetings with members, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF), on behalf of members across the North West, have lodged a submission to the Independent Review into the North West COVID-19 [...]
Media Release: Celebrating Daffodil Day with the nursing team
This Daffodil Day, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) highlights the incredible contribution of the nursing team. Celebrating Daffodil Day with the nursing team Tomorrow the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) will recognise Daffodil Day with members [...]
Media Release: Mersey Community Hospital ED Reduced Opening Hours
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) highlights issues relating to opening hours at the Mersey Community Hospital. Mersey Community Hospital ED Reduced Opening Hours The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) were advised late yesterday [...]
Media Release: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Today, on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) are encouraging all members, nurses, midwives, and care workers to take the opportunity to start conversations, raise awareness and lead action to prevent elder abuse in our community.