Australian Nursing & Midwifery Journal (ANMJ)

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The Nursing Research Academic Partnership brings together La Trobe University, The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH), the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the Royal Women’s Hospital (RWH). The collaboration is driven by a shared ambition to build nursing and midwifery research leadership and deliver meaningful improvements in patient care, workforce capability and health system outcomes.

In 2018–19, over a third of Indigenous People (37%) reported having a current mental health condition,1 with suicide remaining a devastating issue highlighted in Closing the Gap targets.2 Current data indicate that suicide rates among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are three times higher than those of non-Indigenous Australians.3 These statistics sit alongside a broader historical and social context, where Indigenous Peoples’ mental health outcomes are shaped by the ongoing...

Silverchain demonstrated how its use of smart glasses empowers nurses to detect early signs of health decline to federal policymakers at the Parliamentary Friends of Nursing event held at Parliament House this week. The wearable device allows nurses to stream real‑time video directly to a panel of clinical specialists, enabling immediate virtual consultation and faster decision‑making without requiring clients to leave their homes.

HESTA modelling based on 18 weeks of paid parental leave shows the addition of super could add around $6,500 to a woman’s retirement balance. For women who take parental leave twice, the benefit rises to nearly $13,000. Those who received government-funded Parental Leave Pay during 2025–26 will see these super contributions in their accounts by the ATO after the end of the financial year. Further modelling by the Super Fund highlights the long-term impact of the 12% super guarantee.

After finishing a shift at Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital, enrolled nurse Talei Williams faces a dreaded commute stretching well over an hour. By the time she gets home to Waterfall, Sydney’s southernmost suburb, the 30-year-old nurse and student feels exhausted – not just from the demands of caring for others, but from the cumulative toll of simply getting to and from work.

The findings of the project will inform the development of future educational resources and support programs for primary care nurses. Nurses currently working in primary care settings are eligibile to participate. To take part in the project, click the link here –  redcap.unisq.edu.au/surveys/?s=XADC74AK34WKCL4N Participation involved an anonymous online survey that takes 15-20 minutes.

Patients often present with a combination of mental illness, dementia, confusion and behavioural disturbance. These wards are complex and fast-paced environments, requiring continuous decisions about what care is required, what should be addressed first, and what can safely be managed later.

Premier Jacinta Allan said the Hospital Reclassification Review Bill, based on a fair and transparent review of agreed hospital data, will be introduced in July. The Bill will enact this long-awaited review of hospital levels, paving the way for improved public hospital staffing, adding an additional 253 full time equivalent nurses and midwives across the state. The legislation will reclassify 26 hospitals, including 17 in rural and regional Victoria, to a higher level.

Evidence-based e-treatments, have the potential to bridge this gap, yet they are not routinely offered in most healthcare settings. A research team from the Parent-Infant Research Institute are investigating the factors that limit health professionals from using e-treatments in their practice. By identifying the barriers and facilitators to implementation, the project aims to create a clear pathway for embedding effective treatments into existing services.