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You can also call the QNMU Brisbane office on 07 3840 1444.
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Mar
The QNMU is concerned by the recommendations in the Aged Care Taskforce’s final report and is urging the federal government to critically review many of the recommendations listed.
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The Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union (QNMU) is delighted to welcome an important milestone towards the introduction of midwife to patient ratios.
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The QNMU has welcomed the Miles Government’s announcement of four new nurse-led healthcare clinics across Queensland, which will operate with highly-qualified Nurse Practitioners.
Jan
The Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union (QNMU) welcomes the Queensland government’s announcement in Parliament today that its ‘Better births with consent’ workshops will be delivered to doctors and obstetricians to promote a deeper understanding of
Queensland nurses and midwives are encouraged to nominate a colleague or themselves in the 2024 Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards.
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Dec
While nurses at the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Queensland continue to deal with the aftermath of Cyclone Jasper and historic floods, RFDS Qld management have abandoned their nurses just days before Christmas.
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Royal Flying Doctor Service Queensland nurses have launched unprecedented Protected Industrial Action (PIA) as part of an ongoing campaign to secure basic rights from RFDS Queensland management.
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Nov
The QNMU is celebrating a major victory for women and babies with the announcement of nation-leading midwifery ratios for Queensland public hospitals today.
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Following a Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union (QNMU) campaign, Health Minister Shannon Fentiman has today announced the start of publicly funded homebirth in Queensland.
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The Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union (QNMU) commends and welcomes State Government intervention to ensure victims of sexual assault receive priority and appropriate care in Queensland public hospitals.
The Queensland Nurses and Midwives' Union (QNMU) says health recruitment and training initiatives announced by the Health Minister yesterday were long overdue given the current workforce crisis.
Aug
The Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union (QNMU) and the Australian College of Midwives (ACM) have welcomed the Queensland government’s initial commitment of $16 million for regional, remote and rural Midwifery Group Practices (MGPs) and a Queensland
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QNMU Secretary Kate Veach said midwives wanted the State Government to urgently commit state budget maternity funding to midwives and midwifery led models of care such as Midwifery Group Practice (MGP).
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An audit of Queensland maternity inpatient wards has found single midwives are being left to care for up to 20 mothers and babies at a time.
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The Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union (QNMU) has called on the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Queensland branch to pay highly qualified nurses what they are worth.
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Jul
Queensland midwives have today called for a state government commitment to support and expand midwife led services such as Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) state-wide.
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Jun
The QNMU has welcomed increased investment in Queensland Health but seeks further detail regarding state budget initiatives outlined today.
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“Queensland’s midwives deserve to be heard on the way maternity services are delivered in our state,” Ms Veach said.
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May
The invaluable contributions of nurses will be celebrated throughout Queensland and the world on International Nurses’ Day (IND) today.
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Queensland’s peak professional body, the Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union (QNMU), is calling for a coordinated and consistent national workforce plan to deal with critical staff shortages throughout the state and nation-wide.