HURRY - REGISTRATIONS CLOSING SOON! For the 2025 ANMF/HERC Aged Care Conference
The ANMF/HERC Aged Care Conference is coming to The Tramsheds Function Centre in Launceston, on Wednesday 7 May 2025, and it’s an event you won’t want to miss!
The Conference isn’t just for aged care workers - it’s designed for all healthcare professionals! With Tasmania’s ageing population, understanding guardianship orders, dementia care and family dynamics is crucial across all healthcare fields. With expert speakers, insightful discussions, you'll gain valuable knowledge and skills to enhance the quality of care you provide. Gain practical tools to improve patient care, hear from experts tackling real challenges in healthcare today and leave with insights that apply to your workplace. Check out the 2025 conference program.
Register your spot today - Don't miss out!
Registrations closes at midday, Wednesday 23 April 2025.
HURRY - NOMINATIONS CLOSING SOON! For the 2025 Aged Care Excellence Awards!
Do you know a Care Worker, Enrolled Nurse, or Registered Nurse who is going above and beyond in providing exceptional care for elderly Tasmanians? We want to hear about them!
HOW TO NOMINATE: It’s easy! Click here and tell us in 250 words or less: How they demonstrate excellence in their work, and/or how they are making a positive impact in aged care—whether it's for residents,
staff, facilities, or through advocacy!
WHY NOMINATE? Aged care professionals work from the heart, and this is your chance to recognise their incredible dedication. Not only will winners be celebrated, but three winners will each receive a $200 cash prize, presented at the ANMF/HERC Aged Care Conference in Launceston on Wednesday 7 May 2025! Nominations close at midday on Wednesday 23 April 2025. Let’s celebrate excellence in aged care!
2025 ANMF Tasmanian Biennial Delegates Conference - 26-27 June: Registrations Now Open!
The ANMF Tasmanian Branch Biennial Workplace Delegates Conference is back! Held on Thursday 26 – Friday 27 June 2025 at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston. Exclusively for ANMF Workplace Delegates, this FREE two-day event is your opportunity to gain valuable education, empowerment, and advocacy skills. Stay tuned
for more details about the conference including guest speakers, program timeline and activities to be announced.
Registrations are now open - book your spot today!
2025 Andrew Brakey Award Nominations Now Open
The ANMF invites applications and nominations for the annual ANMF Andrew Brakey Awards.
The ceremony for the awards will be held on Thursday evening 26 June 2025 at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston. These awards have been designed for the nursing and midwifery teams in public, private, and aged care sectors in Tasmania with the purpose of recognising outstanding achievement and investing in future learning and career growth. If you or someone you know may be eligible, we
encourage you to apply or nominate today. Finalists will be honoured at the Andrew Brakey 2025 Awards night held on Thursday 26 June 2025, with three winners being announced on the evening and receiving $2,000 each towards their careers in healthcare. Registrations for the Dinner and Awards Night are now open.
Celebrating our ANMF Members' Birthdays
Congratulations to our March birthday winner, Linda W from the North West Regional Hospital, Linda has been contacted and received a $50 Uber Eats voucher thanks to Member Advantage.
Are you celebrating a birthday in April 2025? Check your email inbox, you should have received an email from the ANMF Tasmanian Branch last Tuesday. All members celebrating their birthday during April automatically go into the draw and can receive a bonus entry by filling in a short survey. The winner will be randomly drawn on the second Monday of the month and notified directly. Good luck and a very happy birthday to all our members!
ANMF Workplace Delegates' Back to Basics Beginner Training: South and North /North West Sessions
The best place for new Delegates to commence their training, or for those who are considering taking on a Delegate role or want to be an ANMF contact in the workplace.
SOUTH
NEW DATE ANNOUNCEMENT! Tuesday 3 June
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
HERC Building, 182 Macquarie St, Hobart
Register your spot today!
NORTH / NORTH WEST
Thursday 29 May
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Elizabeth Town Bakery, 5783 Bass Hwy
Register your spot today!
Reminder: AHPRA Registrations Due by 31 May 2025!
Nurses and midwives with general or non-practising registration must renew their registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) by 31 May each year. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) manages the renewal process and will send email reminders once online renewal is open. Keep an eye on your inbox and ensure your contact details are up-to-date to receive important notifications.
Meeting registration requirements includes maintaining Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII). ANMF membership provides comprehensive PII, keeping you protected and covered. Don’t forget to check the national register to confirm your registration details.
Receive a $50 Gift Card when you Get Your Friends #OnYourTeam!
Good friends don’t leave friends unprotected. As ANMF members, you know the strength that comes from being part of a union that’s been fighting for 100 years—and will continue to do so well into the future. Encourage your friends to join the ANMF and stand with us. Together, we’re stronger, safer, and ready
to face whatever comes our way. Refer a friend and receive a $50 gift card. Contact us by calling (03) 6223 6777 or visit anmftas.org.au for more information. Together, let’s strengthen our profession and advocate for a brighter future in healthcare! View the promotional flyer.
* T&C’s apply. New
member must be financial for at least 1 month for the $50 Gift Card to be allocated. Promotional/Discount Code “Refer50” and name of the current member must be provided to be eligible. The $50 Gift Card will be allocated to the member who refers a friend. Offer available for a limited time only.
Venous Access and Cannulation Workshop in Hobart on Friday 11 April 2025
This comprehensive workshop offers a valuable opportunity to refresh and build your knowledge and skills in venous access and cannulation. Participants will begin with a self-paced theoretical component—approximately two hours of reading and assessment completed via the HERC E-learning platform—before attending a two-hour hands-on, face-to-face practical session. The workshop covers fundamental knowledge of the venous system, vein selection, phlebotomy, and cannulation theory, along with best practice techniques and device selection. The practical session provides the chance to work on simulated arms, helping you apply your knowledge in a realistic learning environment. Whether you're new to cannulation or looking to refine your
technique, this workshop is a great way to boost your confidence and competence.
Time: Two sessions available held between 9:30am and 2:00pm.
CPD Hours: 4 hours
Cost: ANMF Members $120 | Non-members $140
Register your spot today and take the next step in your clinical skills development!
Free Online CPD for ANMF members
Keep your yearly AHPRA registration up-to-date and get your 20 CPD hours when and where it suits you, on any device, at any time with nearly 200 modules meeting the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia criteria. Log onto the ANMF Tasmanian Branch member portal for direct access to the FREE modules to increase your hours.
Join our ANMF Team for the 2025 City to Casino Fun Run/Walk Event
Join the ANMF Tasmanian Branch for a great health and wellness initiative and participate in this year's City to Casino Fun Run/Walk!
WHEN: Sunday 18 May, 2025
WHERE: Hobart
2.7km Run Event: This event is for children aged 12 or under. Adults are permitted in this event only for the purposes of accompanying their children. Starts at Salamanca at 7:55am. Entry $20.
7km Run or Walk Event: Starts at Cornelian Bay at 8:10am: Entry $50 / (U18) $35.
12km Run Event: Walkers are not permitted in the 12km Run. This is a RUNNING event. Starts at MyState Bank Arena at 8:00am. Entry $60 / (U18) $45.
All ANMF staff, members, family and friends are invited. It's not about how fast you go, but about the spirit of participation. Register and join our team, plus you will receive a FREE ANMF Team t-shirt to wear proudly for the event!
International Workers’ Memorial Day Service
Monday 28 April 2025 – 8:00am
Workers’ Commemorative Park, Elizabeth Gardens, Invermay
Learn more.
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