CATSINaM
The Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives (CATSINaM) is the sole representative body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives in Australia. CATSINaM’s primary function is to implement strategies to increase the recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples into nursing and midwifery professions.
In 2015 the total number of nurses and midwives registered in Australia was 360,008. Of these 263,209 were registered as a registered nurse only, 59,429 were registered as an enrolled nurse only, and 3,591 were registered as a midwife only.
In 2015 there were 3,187 nurses and midwives employed in Australia who identified as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This represents 1.1% of all employed nurses and midwives who provided their Indigenous status.
Did you see our CEO speak at the Nation Press Club? Watch the video here
Have you seen our most recent joint statement, Cultural safety: Nurses and midwives leading the way for safer healthcare. Read it here
Are you aware of our latest policy statements? CATSINaM have recently released statements on:
- Birthing on Country
- Uniqueness of our workforce
- Methylamphetamine and other stimulants
You can download them here
Did you attend CATSIINaMs Cultural Safety Seminar in April 2016? You can read our report by clicking the link below or watch the recorded presentations by clicking onto our Vimeo
SAVE THE DATE!!! In September we are holding our annual CATSINaM Professional Development Conference in Adelaide! Click here for more info