Dear ANMF Members,

As we come to the close of 2025, I want to extend my deepest thanks to each and every one of you for your continued dedication, resilience, and solidarity. This year has been one of progress and momentum across our professions, and your commitment has driven every step forward.

In a changing and often challenging health landscape, nurses, midwives, and care workers have once again shown what strength, compassion, and professionalism look like. From delivering high-quality care in stretched systems, to advocating for safer workloads, fair wages, and meaningful reform, your voices and leadership have shaped real and lasting change.

This year we advanced critical workforce reforms, strengthened conditions, and continued our collective work to ensure improvements promised at a national level are felt on the floor, at the bedside, and in the lives of the communities you care for. None of this progress would be possible without your determination and solidarity.

As you gather with loved ones over the festive season, I hope you find time for rest, connection, and reflection.

Thank you for being part of the ANMF community, and for all that you contribute to our union and to Australia’s health and aged care systems.

Wishing you a joyful festive season and a safe, restorative start to the new year.

Warmest wishes,
Annie Butler
ANMF, Federal Secretary

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