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ANMF Media Release: Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Nurses, Midwives and Patients
Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Nurses, Midwives and Patients The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is extremely disappointed and deeply concerned by the financial collapse of private hospital operator Healthscope. ANMF Tasmanian Branch Acting Secretary Phoebe Mansell said this situation will no doubt cause significant uncertainty [...]
ANMF Media Release: Celebrating Nurses and Midwives: Time for Real Investment in Our Essential Workforce
Celebrating Nurses and Midwives: Time for Real Investment in Our Essential Workforce 12 May 2025 On International Nurses Day, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) Tasmanian Branch is proud to celebrate the tireless dedication, skill, and compassion of nurses and midwives who care for our community every [...]
ANMF Media Release: Political Panel on Health
Political Panel on Health June 2025 The ANMF Tasmanian Branch invites the Tasmanian media to the political panel at the ANMF Biennial Delegates Conference at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston, at 12.10 pm, on Friday 27 June. ANMF Acting-Branch Secretary Phoebe Mansell said the panel, which will facilitate, [...]
ANMF Federal Media Release: ANMF Statement on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
ANMF Statement on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza Friday 23 May 2025 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) stands in solidarity with healthcare workers, aid agencies, and civilians facing an escalating humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. Israeli authorities continue to block the entry of humanitarian aid, threatening mass [...]
ANMF Media Release: ANMF Slams Government for Broken Promises on LGH Upgrades
ANMF Slams Government for Broken Promises on LGH Upgrades Friday 23 May 2025 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch today expressed its extreme disappointment and frustration at the Tasmanian Government’s ongoing failure to follow through on its commitments - this time, regarding critical upgrades to the [...]
ANMF Media Release: ANMF calls on THS to reconsider closure of Tolosa Street
ANMF calls on THS to reconsider closure of Tolosa Street 2 May 2025 Media Doorstop Who: Phoebe Mansell, ANMF Tasmania Acting Branch Secretary Time: 12:30pm Where: ANMF Office: 182 Macquarie Street, Hobart The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch today calls on the Tasmanian Health Service to [...]
ANMF Media Release: ANMF Returns to Industrial Commission Over Ongoing Public Sector Staffing Crisis
ANMF Returns to Industrial Commission Over Ongoing Public Sector Staffing Crisis 22 April 2025 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Tasmanian Branch) will return to the Tasmanian Industrial Commission (TIC) on Wednesday 23 April 2025, to continue proceedings in the ongoing Public Sector Statewide Staffing Dispute. At this [...]
ANMF Media Release: ANMF Seeks Consultation on Mother Baby Unit Move
ANMF Seeks Consultation on Mother Baby Unit Move 13 March 2025 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) has called for a formal change proposal to enable appropriate consultation for the changes to the Mother Baby Unit (MBU) at the Royal Hobart Hospital, following announcements in [...]
Media Release: ANMF to support midwives with Hobart Private ending maternity services
ANMF to support midwives with Hobart Private ending maternity services 20 February 2025 Media Opportunity When: Thursday 20 February 2025 at 2:45pm Where: ANMF Office 182 Macquarie Street Hobart Who: ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary Emily Shepherd The Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) will today reach [...]
ANMF Media Release: THS Enacts Workforce Freeze in All But Name
THS Enacts Workforce Freeze in All But Name 12 February 2025 Media Opportunity When: Wednesday 12 February, 1100hrs Where: ANMF Office 19 Brisbane Street, Launceston Who: ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary Emily Shepherd The Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) today are preparing to attend the Tasmanian [...]