Meet The Team

I have served as CEO/Secretary of the ANMF SA since 2008 and have a proud track record of fighting for the betterment of our industry.​

Before I came to the ANMF, I worked as a Personal Care Assistant in Aged Care, a RN in metropolitan and country SA and as a solicitor at DBH Lawyers. I have qualifications in nursing, education, leadership, management and law, and I am a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

To me, the safety, respect, resources and recognition of our members are of the greatest importance and I will continue to fight for these principles so you can continue to care for the community you serve. 

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I am a Registered Nurse specialising in mental health nursing.

I have worked in acute inpatient settings both in public and private and in general and mental health nursing units. I have been an active ANMF SA Branch Worksite Representative (WSR) since 2002. I have represented the ANMFSA to delegations to the Minister for Heath and Premier of SA and at the Federal level on numerous occasions advocating for better recognition and outcomes for members.

I have served as a member of Branch Council and Executive for over many years including terms as President and Vice President.

I am a strong and passionate advocate of our professions. I seek your support in continuing to serve in the best interests of our members and achieve the best outcomes.

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I am a Nurse Practitioner working within the Comprehensive Epilepsy Program across The Queen Elizabeth and Royal Adelaide Hospitals. 
I am a committed and dedicated ANMFSA member and have been proud to work alongside my colleagues both in the workplace and on Branch Council to increase and improve member benefits and services. 
As a strong advocate for advanced practice and Nurse Practitioner roles, I have represented ANMFSA in meetings with Federal and State Ministers and at the Federal level more broadly, strongly advocating for better recognition of the skill and expertise of our members and the contribution we can and could make for our community. In recent years we have made significant inroads into progressing this work, including recent wins enabling our members to order x-rays / radiology, but there is much more to be done. 
The ANMFSA keeps growing from strength to strength. We need to keep working as a team to build on the gains we have achieved and to further our common goals for the benefit of our members and the communities we serve.
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Hi, I’m Barb Tyler. I’ve been working in various RN roles in both the private and public sector over a 40 year nursing career. I currently work as a community health nurse at Pt Pirie Hospital. During that time, I have learned that we can achieve great things when we work together. 
I have been a long term member of the ANMF and with their support (and to my own surprise) I have led successful local stop work meetings and rallies to address issues of unfairness. 
Having seen firsthand the success we can collectively achieve I also became involved in Enterprise Bargaining committees and serve on both the Branch Council and Executive as a country representative. 
I am a passionate supporter of the ANMF and have seen time and again the gains that we have made in the workplace due to the efforts of ANMF members and the great team at the ANMF Office.
I am a passionate country nurse and I look forward to raising a voice for both rural and metro members. I ask for your vote so I can continue to contribute to this valuable work.
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I am proud to have served as a ANMFSA Executive member and Branch Councillor since 2012. I look forward to continuing my advocacy for improved nursing and midwifery workplace conditions that enhance patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
Throughout my nursing career, I have worked in both public and private sectors, across
metropolitan, rural, and remote services in South Australia and New South Wales. My experience spans medical wards, operating theatres, nephrology, and rural and remote nursing. 
Currently, I am employed by the Rural Support Service as the BloodMove Program Nurse Manager. Over the past 15 years, I have held various leadership and management positions. The role of BloodMove Program Nurse Manager is unique and rewarding. I effectively represent and
advocate for appropriate patient blood management practices in regional local health networks. 
As a role model, mentor, consultant, and resource person, I contribute to fostering a safe and positive work culture focused on improving patient outcomes. I have developed strong professional relationships and gained extensive knowledge of the challenges faced by staff working in regional hospitals every day.
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I am a Registered Nurse currently working as a Nurse Practitioner at Modbury Hospital. Throughout my career, I have passionately advocated for the exceptionally important role we play in the delivery of healthcare.

I have participated in many ANMFSA delegations to lobby State and Federal Ministers, successfully advocating for better recognition for our professional skill and capability. Working together we have achieved results including changes to the SA law that enable Nurse Practitioners to administer blood alcohol tests in our EDs, helping to expedite testing and relieve ED congestion.

I also have significant local and international experience having also previously worked at The Queen Alexandria’s Royal Naval Nursing service, St Thomas’ Hospital in London The John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and Southampton University Hospital Trust. I have also worked as an Expedition Medic in Chile and in 2021 was appointed as a Nursing Officer in the Royal Australian Air force Reserves.

I have previously served on the ANMFSA Branch Council and Executive. With your support, if elected, I commit to continuing to use my leadership, interpersonal skills and strong personal values of honesty, kindness, integrity, commitment and reliability for the benefit of ANMFSA members.

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I’m Nyssa and I have been a nurse at Whyalla Hospital with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network for 17 years. For the past decade, I have served as a Work Safety Representative (WSR) and for the last four years, as a member of the ANMFSA Branch Council, including two years on the Branch Executive.

My career with SA Health and Council roles has been driven by a commitment to improving nursing safety and access to services for regional, rural, and remote communities. Ensuring our voices are heard and valued is essential.

I advocate for well-maintained, adequately staffed healthcare facilities with diverse skill sets, including midwifery and community nursing. This helps keep individuals in their homes longer, reducing pressure on larger regional and metropolitan healthcare services.

Workplace safety, especially staff security, is a significant priority for me. I am passionate about these issues and will continue to advocate for them vigorously.

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I am a Registered Nurse and ANMF SA Worksite Representative (WSR) currently working at the Lyell McEwen Hospital. Working with other WSRs, we have been able to elevate the voices of the nursing team in our area and have made significant improvements especially in work health and safety.

I am a current and very active member of the ANMF SA Branch Council, contributing to a common vision and I have positively participated in delegations represented the SA Branch at the Federal level. I have also undertaken Worksite Representative training which I have successfully used at the workplace making a positive difference working alongside my colleagues.

In an environment that is only getting more complex and challenging, now more than ever we need to support each other. We need to build on our successes and help each other to reach for the future. We are only going to do that by sticking together and supporting each other. I am a firm believer that we are ‘stronger together’.

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I am a Registered nurse currently working in regional South Australia. I have worked in diverse areas including on the wards and in community health. 
While there are many differences between country and metropolitan workplaces, including workplace size, I have found that we share many similar issues on different scales including staffing levels, skill mix and workforce retention.  
I have been an active member since commencing my nursing career and have been a worksite representative, advocating strongly with my colleagues at the local level. I have also represented ANMFSA on delegations at the Federal level and am a current member of the ANMFSA Branch Council. 
I seek your support so that we can continue to build on the work we are doing for the benefit of all members. 
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I am a clinical nurse at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. With over 12 years of experience as the ANMF worksite representative (WSR) for TQEH Emergency Department, I bring a wealth of expertise and a strong commitment to union advocacy.
My passion is driven by a dedication to ensuring the well-being and rights of members. A supportive and fair workplace is crucial for delivering high-quality patient care. 
I am a steadfast advocate for improving working conditions, promoting safe staffing levels and ensuring fair wages and benefits. My focus is on creating efficient, safe and supportive workplaces to benefits staff and patients.
I believe in the importance of solidarity and mutual support. I consistently work to enhance workplace relationships, resolve conflicts and build strong, united teams.
As a council member, my goal is to be a strong voice for our members, advocating for policies and practices that can improve our working conditions and professional standards.
I am prepared to undertake the significant responsibility of this role, confident that my experience and passion for union advocacy make me well suited for the position. Together we can achieve meaningful improvements for the nursing and midwifery community. 
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I am a qualified neo-natal nurse, midwife and lactation consultant. I currently work clinically in Rose Ward at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and have worked full time in our professions for 50 years. My extensive experience has afforded me an exceptional insight into the demands, needs and changes which have occurred over time.
I have been an ANMFSA worksite representative (WSR) for over 30 years. I am extremely concerned about the present working conditions we experience. It seems Governments and Health departments learned very little from the pandemic when, finally, the value of our professions was at the forefront and widely recognised. 
Severe understaffing, increased work burdens and irate patients are rife while excessive (and often unnecessary) levels of computing and administrative work are severely intruding on our clinical duties.
If elected, I will be strongly committed to improving the status, work conditions and income of the dedicated, hardworking members of our professions. I sincerely wish to contribute to the strong role the ANMFSA plays in the welfare of the nursing and midwifery professions and to the healthcare system generally. 
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I am an Enrolled Nurse with an Advanced Diploma of Enrolled Nursing. I currently work at estara (formally PQSA) as a Spinal Nurse Advisor in the community.
Having worked for 32 years in Rehabilitation in SA Health, I am passionate about rehabilitation and the long-term care of clients with all disabilities. Improved understanding and utilisation of these areas can and should alleviate some of the pressures in our health care system. 

I am passionate about nursing and midwifery education and while I bring particular knowledge and expertise as an Enrolled Nurse, I value and promote the important and unique contribution made by all specialities and classifications in our professions. 
I am a passionate and dedicated member and activist of the ANMFSA and worksite representative (WSR). I have represented the interests of members from all levels in my worksite on numerous occasions. 
The ANMFSA is essential to a positive future of the nursing and midwifery professions and to our health care system. I am committed to contributing my skills, knowledge and to work as an effective member of the Branch Council in advocating the interests of members and achieving successful results.
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I qualified as a Registered Midwife and as a Registered Nurse at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and have since worked in a range of settings. I currently work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital (WCH).
I have also worked interstate and overseas holding a range of positions, which has served to expand my horizons and bring valuable experience back to SA.
During my 30+ year career, I have always believed in and been a member of the union. The union is its members.  Strong union membership is fundamental to a strong union, enabling us to have a clear voice and a seat at the table.
I have a particular interest in Work Health Safety and Resuscitation teams. As a long-standing active Worksite Representative and member of the ANMFSA Council, I have been pleased to be part of a collaborative team supporting the many improvements we have achieved. Over recent years, ANMFSA membership has grown significantly as have the number and quality of member benefits and services, including a broad range of member legal services. 
I seek your support to serve on Council for a further term.
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I began as nurse assistant (AIN) in NSW and progressed to Enrolled Nurse and Registered over the next 18 years. I currently work in the perioperative environment in Recovery and Anaesthetics at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital (WCH) and have worked in Clinical Governance in Safety and Quality. I now work half time clinical, half equipment manager/ANUM for my department. 
I’m also involved a nurse led sedation program of delivering nitrous oxide to children requiring minor procedures, of which I’m very proud. This team of nurses provides a service to families that doesn’t require a lengthy stay in hospital or a general anaesthetic, avoiding an all day stay. 
As an ANMFSA worksite rep for over 30 years I have always made sure members know their rights and advocated on their behalf with management to ensure that their entitlements are respected and maintained. 
Ensuring staff consultation and representation on committees to protect members interests is a high priority and comes at a time of change for our professions. I am a strong advocate for members and I ask for your support. 
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I am a Registered Nurse at the Flinders Medical Centre. After working as a graduate nurse in ICCU I worked in Orthopaedics and Plastics. Currently, my primary position is a Clinical Nurse on the specialised Stroke and Neurology Unit which includes after hours on call as a Code Stroke nurse. More recently, I have also begun working as an Epilepsy Nurse Consultant in Neurology department. This gives me great insight and experience in various nursing roles - which I love.
Having been an ANMFSA member since University, I have always understood the value and importance of membership. Since this time, I have become increasingly active in worksite issues and became a Worksite Representative some 9 years ago. I have completed all levels of WSR training and have represented members on a range of working groups including Enterprise Bargaining. I have also represented ANMFSA successfully advocating and achieving positive results for members at a State and Federal level. 
As an existing Branch Councillor, I seek your support in continuing our important work as there remains much to be done to protect and improve our workforce and professions now and into the future. 
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I am a Registered Nurse currently working at Flinders Private Hospital (FPH) Intensive Care Unit. I have been a Worksite Representative (WSR) there for the past 10 years and have participated in the last two rounds of FPH Enterprise Bargaining. 
I am a very active WSR and have represented ANMFSA on Federal delegations and am a current Branch Councillor. 
I have also been a WSR in the public sector, most recently at the Noarlunga Covid Vaccination Centre, where I combined both public and private roles.
Often the private sector face different challenges than the public sector. I actively encourage my co-workers to participate in union activity, striving for safe staffing ratios as well as standing up for our rights. 
The ANMFSA now offers more benefits than ever, such as discounted wills and other legal services, holiday homes and all the benefits and protections of being a union member. 
As a union, we are all striving together to empower members, as we work together for the benefit of our patients and the safety of staff. 
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I am a dedicated Mental Health Nurse with over 10 years experience, currently working at Woodleigh House, Modbury. My career in nursing, supported by degrees in Psychology and a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health, is driven by a passion for mental well-being.
Working with children in protective care has profoundly shaped my understanding of the unique challenges faced by vulnerable populations. This work has underscored the importance of compassionate, informed care and strengthened my commitment to championing the rights and needs of all people.
My experience has endowed me with a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for the diverse roles within our healthcare system. These varied experiences allow me to bring a unique perspective to our union, understanding both the physical and emotional demands of our profession. 
As an ANMF SA workplace representative (WSR) for many years, I am committed to fostering a supportive, equitable working environment for all members. I will advocate for policies that promote professional development, ensure safe working conditions and recognise the invaluable contributions of each member.
Together we will stand to advance the standards of our profession and the quality of care we provide. 
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I am seeking your support for re-election to the ANMFSA Branch Council. With over 17 years of nursing experience across various specialities, I have developed a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities we face.
Throughout my career, I have seen the positive impact that a strong ANMFSA has in advocating, supporting and negotiating for our members. The ANMFSA has continuously sought to improve working conditions, advocate for safe staffing levels and the safety of members at work.
Only a strong union, with high levels of union membership can effectively negotiate, lead and develop the profession through the current challenges into the future, without the risk of diminishing working rights and conditions.
I have been a ANMFSA worksite representative (WSR) since 2019 and Branch Councillor since 2021. If re-elected I will continue to work as a team to further build a strong, contemporary union that advocates strongly for the rights, development and growth of the nursing and midwifery professions in SA.
I am committed to advocate for improvements that benefits our members and the communities we serve. 
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I am an Enrolled Nurse working in Aged Care in country SA, living and working in Barmera in the Riverland. As a member of the Branch Council for the last four years, I am proud to represent Country Nursing and the Riverland Mallee Coorong regions. I have been nursing for fifteen years and have been a proud, loyal, and determined union member from the start of my career.
I have been a worksite representative (WSR) for eight years and in conjunction with fellow WSR we have held successful rallies to support ANMF campaigns.  In 2017 together we won an award in Aged Care activism along with joint WSR of the year in 2019 by Unions SA. I have also represented ANMFSA on local and national delegations, most recently advocating for better recognition of the EN role in Aged Care. 
I ask for your support to so I can continue to be a strong and dedicated voice for country SA nursing. I am passionate about our professions, and I would continue to act with dedication and care for the benefit of all ANMFSA members. 
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I am a Registered Nurse at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. I have been an ANMFSA member since joining as a student and an active Worksite Representative (WSR) and Health and Safety Representative (HSR) for almost 20 years. Working closely with members, we have achieved many positive results at a local level, predominantly in the areas of professional development and health and safety. 
As a current Branch Councillor, I have been pleased to be part of a team that has been able to achieve positive results for a broader group of members across South Australia. We have also been able to avoid increasing membership fees in the current economic climate whilst also being able to expand the benefits available to members.  
I feel strongly that while there is much more to be done, we will only be able to achieve positive results by supporting each other and working as a team. I seek your support in enabling us to continue this important work for the benefit of all members.
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I am a RN working in Residential Aged Care, having previously worked as a Personal Care Assistant. I seek your support to continue for a further term on Branch Council. 
Although we have achieved a great deal, there is still much more to be done to protect members at work. This includes the use of aged care minutes to provide better care for our aged care residents keeping them safe and supported by dignified, healthy, trained staff.  
As a Branch Councillor, I will continue to raise awareness of issues in aged care including appropriate increases in wages and working conditions for carers and nurses so that they can feel dignified in their line of work. 
I also feel passionate about the proper use of nursing minutes to support residents of aged care. If staff feel supported and treated with dignity themselves, I believe they will be able to meet Standard 1 of the aged care standards to provide care for residents in a dignified manner that empowers the residents to make a choice about their care.
By looking after each other, we will be better placed to provide good care to our residents and patients.
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I am Co-Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) of the two renal and Transplantation wards at the RAH. I have been an RN for 33 years and live in the beautiful Adelaide Hills. I spent almost 20 years at TQEH, before being relocated to the old RAH. My passion is helping my patients understand and navigate the complexities of their illness through education and multi-disciplinary support.

I am a strong advocate for patients within our service. I believe in standing up and supporting the nurses in my team. The rights of the patient, nurse and other members of the team is paramount. I am always prepared to stand up and support and advocate for someone who needs help. 

Nurses, midwives and care workers have a strong voice and it is getting stronger! Our professions continue to strive ahead. I believe in speaking up for what we want, negotiating with the health department and communicating what we need to the community to attain the optimal, safest working conditions possible.

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