About
We use our collective strength and national influence to advocate for all nurses, midwives and care-workers across Australia.
We represent over 356,000 nurses, midwives and care-workers across the country.
As Australia’s largest union and professional nursing and midwifery organisation, we use our collective voice to fight for the professional, industrial and political rights of our members. Together we empower nurses, midwives and care-workers to advance their career and improve the health and wellbeing of all Australians.
Professional
We advocate for a broad range of professional issues. We analyse, develop and review policy, advocating for enhanced safety and quality of care.
Industrial
We protect the safety and wellbeing of all nurses, midwives and care-workers. We advocate at a national level to ensure safe, fair and reasonable working conditions.
Political
We assist in the development of national policy. We provide politicians with education and analysis to support the development of effective public health and aged care policy.
Our Members
We are proud to represent nurses, midwives and care-workers from all corners of Australia. Our members work in public and private health, aged care and disability sectors across urban, rural and remote locations. Together, we work to improve working conditions and provide professional opportunities to help all our members deliver best practice care, fulfil their professional goals and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Our role as both a trade union and professional organisation, along with the collective experience and expertise of our members, gives us a holistic understanding of the nursing, midwifery and care profession. This makes our organisation uniquely placed to advocate for our profession.
In collaboration with our members, we aim to improve Australia’s health and aged care systems, and the health of our national and global communities.
Our Organisation
The ANMF is made up of eight branches, each representing the professional, industrial and political interests of nurses, midwives and care-workers in each state and territory. The national ANMF brings the branches together, strengthening our voice and increasing our influence at a federal level.
ANMF Leadership
Our Federal Leadership team bring together our members and branches, making the voice of over 356,000 members heard.
Annual reports
Financial Reports
Rules and Governance
Reconciliation Action Plan
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.
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.