ANMF Federal Podcasts

In this episode of the ANMF Digital Health Podcast, leading voices in nursing and midwifery discuss how curiosity and cultural evolution are driving the future of digital health in the professions. From breaking away from traditional models of care to embracing new ways of thinking, the panel explores how nurses and midwives can adapt, lead, and innovate in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape. With a focus on mentorship, lifelong learning, and the courage to ask, “How might we…?” this conversation demonstrates how digital tools can be utilised by nurses and midwives for patient-centred, safe and quality care and stronger connections across the system. Participants include: Alison McMillan (Commonwealth Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer), Kellie Wilton (Senior Midwifery Advisor*), Karrie Long (Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer for Victoria), Annie Butler (ANMF Federal Secretary) and Alicia Graham (Digital Health Educator, Australian Digital Health Agency). Host: Julie Reeves (ANMF Professional Officer and Registered Nurse). * We note that Kellie Wilton was in this role at the time of recording, and is now the Chief Midwifery Officer of the Northern Territory. Key takeaways include: • Curiosity is a cornerstone for digital health success—asking the right questions unlocks new possibilities. • Cultural change is essential: nurses and midwives must feel empowered to explore, adapt, and lead. • Digital health is an opportunity to bridge traditional care models with future-focused, patient-centred solutions. • Collaboration, education, and mentorship will shape the next decade of healthcare evolution.

This episode of the ANMF Podcast, presented in partnership with the Australian Digital Health Agency, brings together senior leaders in nursing and midwifery to explore how digital health, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI), is reshaping clinical roles and care delivery. The discussion emphasises the importance of nursing and midwifery knowledge, curiosity, inclusion, and human judgment in successfully integrating digital tools such as AI into nursing and midwifery practice. Participants include Alison McMillan (Commonwealth Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer), Kellie Wilton (Senior Midwifery Advisor), Annie Butler (ANMF's Federal Secretary), Karrie Long (Victorian Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer), and Alicia Graham (Digital Health Educator with the Australian Digital Health Agency). Key takeaways include: • AI supports, not replaces, care. Nurses and midwives are essential for making human, in-the-moment decisions. AI can support evidence-based care, but it cannot replicate human judgment, empathy, or adaptability. • Curiosity drives innovation. Embracing a mindset of curiosity and exploration opens new possibilities in how nurses and midwives can use digital tools for better patient outcomes. • Digital tools can drive health equity Tools like telehealth, translation apps, and mobile devices can bridge gaps for culturally and linguistically diverse communities and First Nations people through inclusive design and language access • Trust and safety are essential. Nurses and midwives bring trusted relationships and their contextual knowledge to digital systems. Their expertise is crucial in making AI work effectively, ethically, and safely—especially when it comes to cybersecurity, data sharing, and navigating complex care relationships.

Meet nurse and midwife, Katy Condliffe, as she talks about her life and career with podcaster Nigel Marsh for 'Five of My Life'.

Meet midwife, Felicity Copeland, as she talks about her life and career with podcaster Nigel Marsh for 'Five of My Life'.

Meet midwife, Stephanie Crawford, as she talks about her life and career with podcaster Nigel Marsh for 'Five of My Life'.

Digital health systems are becoming the norm and have numerous benefits for care delivery and outcomes, including reducing hospital admissions, minimising adverse drug events, coordinating complex conditions, and enabling informed treatment decisions. In this episode nursing and midwifery leaders discuss the impact of digital health on their professions. Participants include Alison McMillan (Commonwealth Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer), Kellie Wilton (Senior Midwifery Advisor), Annie Butler (ANMF's Federal Secretary), Karrie Long (Victorian Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer), and Alicia Graham (Digital Health Educator with the Australian Digital Health Agency). Key takeaways include: • The importance of patient-centred care and the need for nurses and midwives to play a leading role in shaping digital health initiatives. • Challenges including legacy policies hindering nurses and midwives working to their full scope of practice in health systems and the usability of current digital systems, which often do not meet user needs effectively. • Co-designing digital systems with input from nurses, midwives, and other stakeholders is crucial for ensuring usability and effectiveness. • The Australian Digital Health Agency and its focus on creating an inclusive, sustainable, and digitally enabled healthcare system.

Meet nurse, Lauren Defazio, as she talks about her life and career with podcaster Nigel Marsh for 'Five of My Life'.

Meet nurse, Deb Butler, as she talks about her life and career with podcaster Nigel Marsh for 'Five of My Life'.

Meet midwife and Maternity Unit Director, April Jardine, as she talks about her life and career with podcaster Nigel Marsh for 'Five of My Life'.

Join nurses and midwives as they discuss their practice in an ever increasing digital world. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation and the Australian Digital Health Agency team up for a podcast featuring nurses and midwives sharing their experience with digital health and using the National Nursing and Midwifery Digital Health Capability Framework. Listen in as they discuss their work, their frustrations and how identifying their digital health capability has helped them plan for future practice. For more information on The National Nursing and Midwifery Digital Health Capability Framework please visit the ANMF website at https://bit.ly/anmfdigitalhealth.