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We’re Australia’s largest national union and professional nursing and midwifery organisation.

In collaboration with the ANMF’s eight state and territory branches, we represent the professional, industrial and political interests of over 345,000 nurses, midwives and care-workers across the country.

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ANMF 100th Year Anniversary Marking 100 years: The ANMF celebrates

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation proudly marks its 100th year, celebrating a century of remarkable achievements and the strength of its members. Join us in celebrating the past 100 years with our upcoming documentary and make sure to read reflections and messages from our members, and meet some of our inspiring activists that have made the ANMF great.

Join The Celebration

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation proudly marks its 100th year, celebrating a century of remarkable achievements and the strength of its members. Join us in celebrating the past 100 years with our upcoming documentary and make sure to read reflections and messages from our members, and meet some of our inspiring activists that have made the ANMF great.

Join The Celebration

Join your local ANMF branch When you join the union, you not only add to the collective strength of your local branch but also to the strength of the national union, increasing our ability to ensure the work of ANMF members across the country is respected, recognised, valued and rewarded. Visit your local branch to read about the many benefits of membership and the many gains that members have achieved.

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ANMF Leadership

Annie Butler

Annie Butler, Federal Secretary

As we step into a new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible work we’ve achieved together and share how we plan to continue building on this momentum.

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 Feedback sought on national registration scheme for personal care workers

News Feedback sought on national registration scheme for personal care workers

19 February 2025

The federal government is seeking views on the design of a national registration scheme to support personal care workers...

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Closing Loopholes one year on: delivering better work-life balance

News Closing Loopholes one year on: delivering better work-life balance

14 February 2025

It is one year since the second tranche of Closing Loopholes legislation passed Federal Parliament. While still early da...

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ANMF welcomes primary healthcare careers campaign

News ANMF welcomes primary healthcare careers campaign

12 February 2025

The ANMF has welcomed the first ever Australian government advertising campaign to showcase the diverse and rewarding ca...

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