Shout out to all our nurses from Nurse Midwife Health Program Australia: media release
The team at Nurse Midwife Health Program Australia (NMHPA) says thank you to our nurses and students Australia-wide for the 2024 International Nurses’ Day celebrations.
We encourage you take some time today to recognise the incredible contribution you make to those you care for, in your workplaces, communities, and amongst your friends and familyNMHPA Implementation Director and Registered Nurse Heather Pickard
International Nurses’ Day is celebrated on 12 May annually to coincide with the birthday of Florence Nightingale. The International Council of Nurses theme for IND 2024 is Our Nurses. Our Future. The economic power of care.
Despite being the backbone of healthcare, nurses often face lack of resources financial constraints and workforce shortages.
At NMHPA, we understand the frustrations and physical and emotional toll these pressures may place on your health.
Often, we’re so busy doing that we’re not actually looking after ourselves. The result of this may be stress, anxiety and burnoutNMHPA Deputy Director and Registered Nurse Mark Aitken
Looking after yourself is essential when you are caring for others, as highlighted by frontline nurses and students who’ve shared their personal stories with NMHPA.
Use our resources and stories to support your health, including:
- Strategies on seeking help when you need it
- Deputy Director Mark Aitken’s personal journey back from burnout
- RN Lou’s experience on expecting and giving support.
Wherever you are in Australia, you can call us for a free and confidential chat about any issue that is impacting your health. We offer unlimited, person-centred and culturally appropriate services tailored to meet your needs.
Phone 1800 001 060 for a confidential one-to-one session with an experienced midwife. 9-5pm Monday-Friday (EST).
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A special IND report on the economic power of care will be released on 12 May 2024. For more information on IND or to promote the power of nursing by sharing and posting the IND logo, using the hashtags #IND2024 and #OurNursesOurFuture.