NMHPA explained

We are a not-for-profit organisation, funded by the Commonwealth Government through the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. We are overseen by our board of industry experts. 

Our peer support clinicians are all qualified nurses or midwives. Our wider team includes professionals from a range of backgrounds, all committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nurses and midwives across Australia. 

During and after the 2019 COVID pandemic, nurses and midwives were leaving the professions in unprecedented numbers. Many were suffering from burnout, moral distress and vicarious trauma. Worried about the health of members of our profession, The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) lobbied the Albanese Australian Government for funds for a new dedicated service. We started our program in 2024. 

We provide peer to peer counselling and general health support to all nurses, midwives and students in all professional settings, stages of their careers and locations around Australia (except Victoria). If you are in Victoria, support is provided by the Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria. 

Our model of care is built on peer support - nurses and midwives supporting nurses and midwives. We take a holistic, strengths-based approach, working alongside you to understand what's happening, set meaningful goals and build a plan at your pace.  

Our program is funded by the Commonwealth Government – Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. 

We are part of a system of supports for nurses, midwives and students, working alongside other services while remaining independent. 

• NMHPA - free, confidential peer-to-peer counselling and general health support for nurses, midwives and students across Australia. 
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) - provided by some workplaces, may have a session limit. Some also offer legal and financial counselling. 
• NMHPV - peer support for nurses, midwives and students based in Victoria. 
• Nurse & Midwife Support (NMS) - 24/7 support line offering free, anonymous brief intervention support and signposting to services.  

Yes. While we have office locations across Australia, we know not everyone can get to one. That's why we also offer telehealth (MS Teams) and telephone appointments - because no matter where you are in Australia, we're here for you. 

We are committed to transparency and continuous improvement. We have also undergone an independent evaluation to assess the effectiveness of our work. You can read about our strategic priorities and see how we're tracking in our latest annual report.