COVID-19 Vaccination
Lisa King2021-05-27T13:50:27+10:00COVID-19 Vaccination A reminder that all members are eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccine. Public sector workers are entitled to receive vaccines [...]
COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Update #3
Lisa King2021-03-17T16:24:23+11:00Overview: COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Update #3 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) on behalf of members attended a COVID-19 [...]
ANMF Survey: Have you had your say on COVID-19?
Lisa King2020-10-09T11:57:43+11:00ANMF Survey: Have you had your say on COVID-19? The Premier has announced that the Tasmanian Boarders will open on the 26th of October to South Australia, Queensland, [...]
SURVEY: Assessing the impact of COVID-19
Laura Paton2020-09-22T16:03:06+10:00COVID-19 Survey The COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on all Australians and notably on the health and aged care professions, changing the way we work and [...]
Fixed Term Employees – Change of Employment Status
Lisa King2020-09-22T16:04:07+10:00Fixed Term Employees - Change of Employment Status As part of the 2019 Public Sector Nurses and Midwives negotiation, there was an [...]
End of Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Bill 2020
Lisa King2020-09-22T15:56:51+10:00End of Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Bill 2020 Mike Gaffney (MLC), an independent in the Tasmanian Legislative Council, has released a draft Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill with [...]
COVID-19 and Paid Pandemic Leave
Lisa King2020-08-18T09:36:46+10:00Unions, on behalf of members, recently had a big win with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) granting paid pandemic leave to staff working in residential [...]
NEWSFLASH: Southern Cross Care (Tas)
Laura Paton2020-06-22T10:13:20+10:00Workforce Retention Bonus GrantThe Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) have been fighting for all aged care members in residential aged care and lobbying [...]
Media Release: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Laura Paton2020-09-01T08:40:19+10:00Today, 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.
Workforce Retention Bonus Grant
Laura Paton2020-06-12T15:15:42+10:00ANMF Newsflash: Workforce Retention Bonus Grant Below you will find information relating to the Workforce Retention Bonus Grant for residential care and home care. [...]
NEWSFLASH: LGH Acute Medical Unit (AMU)
Yolanda Zarins2020-05-28T16:51:12+10:00Newsflash: LGH Acute Medical Unit The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) have been contacted by the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) to advise [...]
COVID-19 and workers compensation
Yolanda Zarins2020-05-27T14:39:15+10:00COVID-19 and workers compensation The following information has been created from some of the frequently asked questions received by the WorkSafe Tasmania helpline, relating to [...]
NEWSFLASH: Mersey Community Hospital
Yolanda Zarins2020-05-22T15:02:18+10:00Newsflash: Mersey Community Hospital The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) have contacted Tasmanian Health Service (THS) management regarding concerns that members raised [...]
NEWSFLASH: Entitlements for nurses, midwives, and healthcare workers
Laura Paton2020-06-10T16:55:45+10:00Newsflash: Entitlements for nurses, midwives, and healthcare workers required to go into isolation Following queries from members, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch [...]
NEWSFLASH: Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT) – North
Yolanda Zarins2020-05-20T10:41:45+10:00Newsflash: Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT) - North On Monday 27 April 2020, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) wrote to [...]
Closure for public sector nurses and midwives as Agreement approved
Laura Paton2020-09-01T08:37:18+10:00Closure for public sector nurses and midwives as Agreement approved 19 May 2020 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) notified public sector nurses and midwives [...]
Update: $800 payment for aged care workforce retention
Yolanda Zarins2020-07-21T14:01:25+10:00For the latest information pertaining to the Aged Care Bonus, please click here to view the ANMF Federal Office fact sheet. Update: $800 [...]
NEWSFLASH: Nurses and Midwives Agreement & Caseload Midwifery Industrial Agreement
Laura Paton2020-05-15T14:35:14+10:00EA Update 6 – Public Sector Agreements & Award Variation The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) attended the Tasmanian Industrial Commission via [...]
Government response to family violence
Yolanda Zarins2020-05-15T12:03:30+10:00Government response to family violence In response to family violence during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tasmanian Government has funded ‘Flexible Support Packages’ for victim-survivors. Updated [...]
COVID-19 Visitation
Yolanda Zarins2020-05-13T16:15:41+10:00COVID-19 Visitation While some restrictions are easing, we are still very much aware of the risks COVID-19 presents. As such, visitor restrictions to public, private [...]
COVID-19 Vigil
Yolanda Zarins2020-05-13T16:16:13+10:00COVID-19 Vigil Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, nurses, midwives and care workers who have stepped up to protect the health and wellbeing of their patients [...]
NEWSFLASH: North West Private Hospital
Laura Paton2020-05-12T18:36:58+10:00Newsflash: North West Private Hospital The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) have made contact with the North West Private Hospital (NWPH) after [...]
Media Release: International Nurses Day
Laura Paton2020-05-11T15:20:55+10:00The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) recognising the contribution of Tasmanian nurses and paying tribute to international colleagues on International Nurses Day [...]
NEWSFLASH: Spencer Clinic – UPDATE
Laura Paton2020-05-12T18:34:18+10:00ANMF Newsflash: Spencer Clinic Update The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) have made contact with the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) regarding the [...]
NEWSFLASH: Spencer Clinic
Laura Paton2020-05-08T10:39:40+10:00ANMF Newsflash: Spencer Clinic Late yesterday, Thursday 7 May 2020, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) were made aware of several concerns [...]
NEWSFLASH: North West Regional Hospital Emergency Department
Laura Paton2020-05-05T13:11:38+10:0012-Hour Shift Arrangement The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) are pleased to be able to reassure members at the North West Regional [...]
NEWSFLASH: Calvary North
Laura Paton2020-05-01T17:27:35+10:00Newsflash: Calvary North Following the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch ANMF) newsflash released on 29 April 2020, titled ‘Dual Employment During COVID-19 click [...]
Media Release: ANMF Respond to COVID-19 Interim Report
Laura Paton2020-04-30T12:27:33+10:00The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) respond to the Tasmanian Government's COVID-19 North West Regional Hospital Outbreak Interim Report findings and recommendations. [...]
NEWSFLASH: COVID-19 Dual Employment
Laura Paton2020-04-29T17:08:45+10:00Newsflash: Dual Employment The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) has received feedback from members employed at one or more worksites, that some [...]
NEWSFLASH: North West Regional Hospital Emergency Department
Laura Paton2020-04-28T15:36:20+10:00Newsflash: North West Regional Hospital Emergency Department The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) have been consulting with the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) [...]
NEWSFLASH: COVIDSAFE App
Laura Paton2020-04-28T09:54:48+10:00Newsflash: COVIDSAFE App Members are no doubt aware that the Federal Government has created a telephone application (App) which will allow public health tracing of [...]
NEWSFLASH: COVID-19 Enterprise Agreements
Laura Paton2020-04-29T17:09:39+10:00Newsflash: COVID-19 Enterprise Agreements During this time of uncertainty, employers may want to make changes to your conditions of work. If they wish to do [...]
NEWSFLASH: North West COVID-19 Update
Laura Paton2020-04-26T17:34:14+10:00Newsflash: North West COVID-19 Update The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) have today met with State Service and Department of Health Representatives [...]
NEWSFLASH: LGH Acute Medical Unit
Laura Paton2020-04-26T17:27:45+10:00Newsflash: LGH Acute Medical Unit The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) have been consulting with the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) North Human [...]
SUPPORT: Nurse & Midwife Support
Laura Paton2020-04-27T15:40:33+10:00Support: Nurse & Midwife Support We stand with you. To all the nurses and midwives in Tasmania: Thank you for the incredible work you [...]
NEWSFLASH: The ANMF are here for you
Laura Paton2020-04-19T11:14:35+10:00Newsflash: We are here for you The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) have been made aware of a healthcare worker testing positive [...]
NEWSFLASH: ANMF confirm PPE stockpile and supply levels
Laura Paton2020-04-18T18:43:47+10:00Newsflash: ANMF confirm PPE stockpile and supply levels The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) have been lobbying State and Federal Government’s regarding stockpiles [...]
NEWSFLASH: Are Your Details Correct?
Yolanda Zarins2020-04-17T16:17:10+10:00Newsflash: Are Your Details Correct? With the potential exposure of nurses, midwives and care workers on the North West Coast to the COVID-19 virus, the [...]
SUPPORT: South Australian Nurses and Midwives offer their support
Laura Paton2020-04-15T11:08:38+10:00Support: South Australian Nurses and Midwives offer their support Dear Emily, After many months of watching the impact of Covid-19 globally, we have been increasingly [...]
Media Release: ANMF praises members and community during COVID-19 crisis
Laura Paton2020-04-15T09:49:45+10:00As the official Easter period draws to a close the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) would like to acknowledge all nurses, midwives, [...]
NEWSFLASH: Update and thanks to members during COVID-19 outbreak
Laura Paton2020-04-15T07:29:54+10:00Newsflash: The ANMF are with you and support you As the official Easter period finishes the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) wish [...]
SUPPORT: Queensland Nurses and Midwives reach out to the NW
Laura Paton2020-04-15T09:58:49+10:00Support: Queensland Nurses and Midwives reach out to those working in North West Tasmania "To our ANMF Tasmanian Branch Friends and Colleagues I am writing [...]
NEWSFLASH: North West Regional Hospital COVID-19 Outbreak Plan Update
Laura Paton2020-04-10T21:41:24+10:00Newsflash: North West Regional Hospital COVID-19 Outbreak Plan Update On Friday 10 April 2020, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) Secretary Emily [...]
NEWSFLASH: North West Regional Hospital
Laura Paton2020-04-09T19:15:05+10:00Newsflash: North West Regional Hospital On Wednesday 8 April 2020, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) Secretary Emily Shepherd, wrote to the [...]
NEWSFLASH: Public Sector Personal Protective Equipment
Laura Paton2020-04-08T13:05:04+10:00Newsflash: Public Sector and PPE The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) have been made aware of concerns from members relating to the [...]
NEWSFLASH: NWRH Cases and Entitlements
Laura Paton2020-04-04T13:15:41+11:00Newsflash: COVID-19 cases at North West Regional Hospital The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) were advised last night, Friday 3 April 2020, [...]
NEWSFLASH: Private Sector Hospitals
Laura Paton2020-04-03T17:18:28+11:00Newsflash: Private Sector Hospitals The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) have been working in conjunction with the ANMF Federal Office to swiftly [...]
NEWSFLASH: Australian Health Protection Principal Committee Advice
Laura Paton2020-04-02T12:52:28+11:00Newsflash: Australian Health Protection Principal Committee Advice The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) have received enquiries from members regarding their right to [...]
NEWSFLASH: Launceston General Hospital Intensive Care Unit
Laura Paton2020-04-02T11:44:05+11:00Newsflash: Launceston General Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) would like to advise members working in the [...]
NEWSFLASH: Mersey Community Hospital Update
Laura Paton2020-04-02T11:09:59+11:00Newsflash: Mersey Community Hospital Update The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) were advised on Tuesday 31 March 2020 that as part of [...]