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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

Congratulations to all ANMF members, past and present for reaching this remarkable milestone – 100 years old, 100 years strong!

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News Application to alter ANMF Rules

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New Aged Care Act doesn’t go far enough, ANMF argues

News New Aged Care Act doesn’t go far enough, ANMF argues

10 October 2024

The federal government’s proposed new Aged Care Act hasn’t gone far enough to ensure a sustainable, accountable and high...

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Marking 100 years: The ANMF celebrates

News Marking 100 years: The ANMF celebrates

09 October 2024

This year, we proudly celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), whic...

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