Australia’s peak nursing and midwifery groups met at Parliament House in Canberra today, calling on the major parties at this election to commit to immediate and effective reform that will provide all Australians with quicker and more affordable access to the health services they need.

The nine peak groups are advocating seven nursing-led reforms to improve care, reduce waiting times, and deliver better health outcomes with minimal impact on the budget.

The 7-point plan reflects the recommendations of the Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce - Scope of Practice Review, led by Professor Mark Cormack. The review identified significant barriers preventing nursing and midwifery professionals from working to their full potential. 

"For too long, our highly skilled nurses, nurse practitioners, and midwives have been held back by outdated regulations, restrictive funding models, and professional silos.

"Health reform is complex but enabling these essential healthcare professionals to deliver the full range of care they are trained and qualified to provide must be a priority for the next government."

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