Research & Policy

For the ANMF to be persuasive and influential at a political level, evidence is essential. Credible research which demonstrates effectiveness from both a health and economic perspective gives our collective voice strength and authority.

We work with members to build a body of research which can be drawn upon to inform national health policy makers of the benefit of nurses, midwives and carers.

In collaboration with our branches, the ANMF Research and Policy Unit oversees our national research program. The program includes working together with research partners, The Centre for Future Work, The Centre for International Corporate Tax Accountability and Research, The Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre as well as other Australian and international research centres and universities, to conduct studies to support effective health and ageing policy decisions.

Meet the ANMF Research and Policy Unit
Associate Professor Micah Peters PhD is the Inaugural Director of ANMF's National Policy Research Unit based in the Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre (RBRC), UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences.
Together, with Research Associate Mr Casey Marnie, Research Assistant Mr Jarrod Clarke, and Climate Change Officer Catelyn Richards, Micah leads a diverse program of policy research and industry-engaged projects that supports and empowers nurses, midwives, and carers to improve the health and well-being of all Australians safely and effectively.