Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation - ANMF Tasmanian Branch

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation - ANMF Tasmanian Branch We are committed to representing nurses, midwives and care workers like you. 356,000+ members. Our membership is open to all members of the nursing team.

We are the Tasmanian Branch of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) – the largest national union in Australia. We are a leading voice in healthcare and advocate on behalf of our 345,000+ members nationwide and over 8,000 in Tasmania. Our strength and collective bargaining power allow us to actively promote and protect the interests of nurses, midwives, and care workers. The ANMF

is committed to representing Tasmania’s healthcare sector and the amazing nurses, midwives, and care workers who work within it. This includes registered and enrolled nurses, midwives, assistants in nursing, extended care assistants, personal care workers, home carers, community carers, and disability support workers. You can learn more about what the ANMF can offer you as a current or potential member at www.anmftas.org.au. Terms of Use. This page provides a platform for the public to engage on issues related to the interests of our members and stay up to date with the ANMF. Comments, links, video and images that are posted by others on the page do not necessarily represent the views of the ANMF. It is expected that user contributions will be undertaken in a respectful manner. Therefore, comments judged to be inappropriate may be deleted. Any violations of the terms of use may cause the user to be banned. While we monitor our channels closely, we do not moderate 24/7 and as a result some commenting functions may be turned off or restricted.

TEA BREAKS “Did someone say tea break?”The Expectation:A hot beverage, a sweet treat and a moment to catch your breath.T...
29/08/2026

TEA BREAKS “Did someone say tea break?”

The Expectation:
A hot beverage, a sweet treat and a moment to catch your breath.

The Reality:
A frantic dash for a sip of water while running on empty.

For nurses and midwives, a “tea break” shouldn’t be a mythical creature you hear about but never actually see. Skipping rest periods and working through without time to hydrate has become far too normal.

We’re fighting for paid tea breaks so our members have a genuine opportunity to stop, hydrate and reset during their shift.

Your breaks matter. Your safety matters. The ANMF has your back.

29/08/2026

The Bring Your Own Bed campaign started in 2018.

Eight years on, the pressure on Tasmania’s emergency departments remains.

ED presentations increased by 13,309 between 2020–21 and 2024–25.

Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW),
Australian hospital statistics - Emergency department care, 2024–25.

ON LEAVE... “Enjoy your day off!”The Expectation:A day off. Coffee. Bed. Peace. Finally, some time to recharge.The Reali...
28/08/2026

ON LEAVE... “Enjoy your day off!”

The Expectation:
A day off. Coffee. Bed. Peace. Finally, some time to recharge.

The Reality:
PING! “We’re short-staffed and need you to come into work.”

A day off should be a day off. Nurses and midwives need genuine time away from work to rest, recover and spend time with the people and things that matter outside the job. That’s why the right to disconnect matters.

You shouldn’t have to spend your days off wondering whether your phone is about to ring.

The ANMF has your back. We’re continuing to fight for stronger protections for our members through EBA26.

Not an ANMF member yet? Join the ANMF today https://anmftas.org.au/

Your voice is stronger with your union behind you.

27/08/2026

Celebrating Aged Care Workers

The celebrations continue for Aged Care Employee Day, throughout the month of August!

Our ANMF Organisers have been out and about visiting aged care workplaces across Tasmania, recognising and thanking the incredible care workers who make such a difference every single day.

Thank you for the compassion, dedication and care you bring to your work and for the dignity and quality of life you provide to older Tasmanians.

If you’re an aged care worker and you’re not yet an ANMF member, now is a great time to join the union that has your back.

Join today: anmftas.org.au

TEA BREAKS... “The break that never was”The Expectation:Two colleagues, two cakes, a coffee and a laugh.The Reality:Sitt...
26/08/2026

TEA BREAKS... “The break that never was”

The Expectation:
Two colleagues, two cakes, a coffee and a laugh.

The Reality:
Sitting wherever you can, trying to catch your breath while the next call demands your attention.

Sometimes the closest thing to a tea break is sitting down for 30 seconds before the next job starts. Nurses and midwives deserve time to stop, breathe, hydrate and recharge, because you can’t keep running on empty.

That’s why the ANMF is fighting for paid tea breaks for our members.
We’ll keep pushing. You keep standing with us.

Not a member? Join the ANMF today and add your voice to the fight.

See the link in our bio to join.

26/08/2026

ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary Emily Shepherd provides an update following two days of public sector negotiations.

The ANMF continues to work through members’ log of claims with the Tasmanian Government, with negotiations continuing weekly.

At this stage, there is no formal offer on the table.

The ANMF remains committed to securing an outcome that recognises and values the nurses and midwives who care for Tasmanians, delivers safe staffing across our health system, and protects and improves members’ conditions and entitlements.

Stay tuned for further updates.

NO ONE SHOULD FEAR GOING TO WORKOur members are standing together for safer workplaces, stronger protections and the sup...
26/08/2026

NO ONE SHOULD FEAR GOING TO WORK

Our members are standing together for safer workplaces, stronger protections and the support every nurse, midwife and AIN deserves.

Join the ANMF, wear your campaign bandanna and show your solidarity. Together, we are stronger.

Join here: https://anmftas.org.au/

SAFE STAFFING SAVES LIVESOur members are standing together for the staffing levels, support and resources needed to deli...
24/08/2026

SAFE STAFFING SAVES LIVES

Our members are standing together for the staffing levels, support and resources needed to deliver safe care, every shift, every day.

Wear your EBA26 bandanna. Show your support. Add your voice.

Not a member? Join the ANMF here: https://anmftas.org.au/ and be part of the campaign for change.

"A day off and the right to disconnect."The Expectation:A day off with friends. Good company, good times, and absolutely...
23/08/2026

"A day off and the right to disconnect."

The Expectation:
A day off with friends. Good company, good times, and absolutely no thoughts about work.

The Reality:
Smile for the selfie! “Hi! We’re short-staffed. Can you come in?”

Your days off are for you, not for waiting to see whether your phone rings. Nurses and midwives deserve the right to switch off, disconnect and enjoy their time away from work without feeling pressured to come in.

That’s why the ANMF is fighting for a right to disconnect as part of better working conditions for our members. Because being committed to your patients shouldn’t mean being permanently on call.

Your time matters. Your life outside work matters. And the ANMF has your back.

Not a member? Join the ANMF today and add your voice to the fight.

Join the ANMF here: https://anmftas.org.au/

EVERY SHIFT NEEDS SUPPORTOur members know what it takes to keep healthcare running and they know what needs to change.Sa...
22/08/2026

EVERY SHIFT NEEDS SUPPORT

Our members know what it takes to keep healthcare running and they know what needs to change.

Safe staffing. Stronger support. A stronger voice.

Stand with your colleagues. Join the ANMF here: https://anmftas.org.au/ and be part of this campaign.

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