The collective voice of more than 356,000 nurses, midwives and care workers.
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 356,000 nurses, midwives and care-workers across the country.
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Priorities
Workforce Reform
Nursing, midwifery, and care worker reform requires strategic planning, improved education, and policy changes to address workforce shortages.
Aged Care Reform
Following years of neglect, significant aged care reforms in 2023 marked a turning point in the nation’s commitment to ensuring the delivery of safe and high-quality care for our elderly Australians.
Healthcare Equity
Ensuring equitable access to healthcare means that every Australian, irrespective of their socioeconomic status, geographical location, or other factors, has the capacity to access essential health services when and where they need them.
Gender Equity
Supporting ANMF’s predominately female membership, the union has strongly lobbied over many years for changes to support equality and close the existing disparity.
IR Reform
IR reform is essential to ensure fair pay, security and safety for workers. In conjunction with other unions and stakeholders the ANMF has been a constant force in supporting legislative change.
Climate Change and Social Justice
The ANMF participates in policy, advocacy, research, and education to mitigate the effects of climate change and works towards reducing inequity for healthier communities.
Messages from ANMF Leadership
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.
