The ANF Professional Team has established relationships with other national nursing and midwifery organisations, governments, consumer and carer groups, and relevant health and aged care national bodies to progress issues of mutual interest.
The ANF participates in the analysis, development and review of policy and advocates for a broad range of issues, focusing on nursing and midwifery issues as they relate to the issues outlined below. The aim of this work is to enhance the safety and quality of care leading to improved health outcomes for the Australian community.
ANF Professional Team
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Priorities for health and aged care |
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nursing and midwifery practice and professionalism;
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regulation including national registration, accreditation and professional practice frameworks;
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education and continuing professional development;
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health and aged care workforce;
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socio-economic welfare;
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health and aged care reform;
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community services;
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veterans’ affairs;
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occupational health and safety;
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links with industrial relations;
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social justice and human rights;
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immigration, migration and foreign affairs;
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legislative reform;
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information technology and management incorporating e-health and telehealth;
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Indigenous health;
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primary health care;
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quality use of medicines;
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pandemic surveillance;
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maternity services;
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aged care;
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rural and remote health;
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environmental issues including climate change and natural disaster management;
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disaster planning;
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mental health.
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Read more on ANF policy, submissions and competency standards.