Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (SA Branch)

We had a great visit to Whyalla Hospital and Health Service as part of our Public Sector EB 2025 regional roadshow💜 The voices of our nurses and midwives and what's important to them is loud and clear – they deserve better, they deserve respect. Bring on the next EA! #ANMFSA #PublicSectorEB2025 #RegionalRoadshow #HaveYourSay #Respect #SouthAustralia

ANMF SA CEO/Secretary Elizabeth Dabars spoke to Matthew Pantelis from FIVEaa this morning about the terrifying incident that occurred this weekend at Yorketown Hospital, where two nurses were chased by a patient wielding two knives. “I am extremely angered with the system itself. We do know that there are good people working in that system, but they need to get real about this. They need to understand that this is absolutely an imperative" Ms Dabars said. We are working to end violence and aggression through the implementation of the ANMF 10-Point Plan, as endorsed by the State Government. Read the article and listen to the full interview here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gXCqNct8

Another successful stop on our Public Sector EB 2025 regional roadshow at Port Pirie Hospital 💜 A big thank you to all the members who joined us, including those who traveled from Peterborough. We gathered valuable feedback and ideas on retention incentives, and we’re excited to keep the conversation going. Stay tuned for details on our next visit! #ANMFSAPublicSectorEB2025regionalroadshow #HaveYourSay

ANMF SA Officers will today enter Yorketown Hospital under Work Health Safety (WHS) Right of Entry (RoE) under sections 121 and 120. This comes after two nurses were chased by a patient wielding two knives in a terrifying incident at Yorketown Hospital at the weekend. The nurses were forced to barricade themselves in the nurses’ station – a designated ‘safe zone’ – for up to 45 minutes until local police finally arrived.

This week we visited the wonderful nursing and midwifery members in Kangaroo Island! The ANMF team experienced the remoteness first hand and the challenges that our members face on a daily basis. We are thankful for everyone who engaged and contributed 💜

ANMF SA CEO/Secretary Adj. Associate Professor Elizabeth Dabars and team members accompanied delegates and met with the Minister, Hon. Katrine Hildyard, Member for Child Protection Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4eWliJ8

🌟 Hello Ceduna! 🌟 A huge thank you to the incredibly welcoming staff members who made us feel right at home. It was inspiring to see all the wonderful initiatives that have been implemented. And let's not forget the breathtaking views from the patient rooms—definitely helps to promote health and wellbeing! Where will we be visiting next? 👀 Stay in the loop by turning on notifications for our Facebook and Instagram pages so you’ll be the first to know! 🔔

📣Great news! Enrolled nurses (ENs) are getting the recognition they deserve in aged care facilities A new staffing quality indicator for ENs is now part of the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program, highlighting their vital role in delivering quality care to elderly South Australians. Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gnEEXJe7

We continued the regional roadshow this week through the Eyre Peninsula and Far North stopping to speak to members in the beautiful seaside town of Streaky Bay. We were so pleased to have wonderful members come to meet us in support of nurses and midwives for the 2025 Public Sector EA! Next up... Ceduna 🚗💜

This week we had the privilege of touring the Port Lincoln hospital and seeing the services firsthand with engaged members during our 3rd stop of the 2025 Public Sector EB Regional Roadshow. It was incredibly valuable to experience the remoteness and truly understand the challenges our members face. We're grateful for the opportunity to support and collaborate with members! 💜 Where will we be visiting next? 👀 Turn on notifications for our Facebook and Instagram page so you're the first to know! 🔔