Nurse giving care to elderly

The collective voice of more than 345,000 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 345,000 nurses, midwives and care-workers across the country.

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Priorities

Workforce Reform

Workforce Reform

Nursing, midwifery, and care worker reform requires strategic planning, improved education, and policy changes to address workforce shortages.

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Aged Care Reform

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.

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Healthcare Equity

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.

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Gender Equity

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.

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IR Reform

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.

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Climate Change and Social Justice

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.

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Messages from
ANMF Leadership

Annie Butler

Annie Butler, Federal Secretary

2026: ensuring the reforms we’ve achieved are fully translated into reality and delivered where they matter most.

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ANMF National Aged Care Survey
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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.

Australia’s inaugural Respectful Maternity Care conference to address birth trauma

News Australia’s inaugural Respectful Maternity Care conference to address birth trauma

16 January 2026

Hosted by the Maternity Consumer Network, the Respectful Maternity Care conference will be held on 6-7 March 2026 in Bri...

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National Reconciliation Week 2026 theme announced

News National Reconciliation Week 2026 theme announced

16 January 2026

National Reconciliation Week – 27 May to 3 June every year – is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared his...

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International Council of Nurses extends condolences after Bondi Beach mass shooting

News International Council of Nurses extends condolences after Bondi Beach mass shooting

16 December 2025

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has extended its deepest condolences to the ANMF and the entire Australian nur...

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