ANMF (Vic Branch) Yarning Circle
20 February 2026
The first ANMF (Vic Branch) Yarning Circle with First Nations members will be held in the Corroboree room at the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO, 17-23 Sackville Street Collingwood), facilitated by Aunty Kerry Arabena.
The event is a welcomed initiative of ANMF First Nations members and marks the beginning of an ongoing, member-led consultation process. ANMF (Vic Branch) is seeking to listen to nurses, midwives, students, and personal care worker members about your experiences, priorities, and aspirations for our union.
The consultation process aims to ensure First Nations voices meaningfully inform how the ANMF engages with, represents, and advocates for our First Nations members and colleagues.
The Yarning Circle will provide a space for open dialogue, where members can share their perspectives, identify priorities, and contribute to shaping future Victorian Branch approaches, structures, and supports affecting First Nations members.
Session details:
- Date: Friday 20 February
- Session time: 2pm – 5pm
- Format: Hybrid – register to attend in person or via digital access (through Microsoft Teams)
- Location (for FTF attendees): the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO), 17-23 Sackville Street, Collingwood
Register today to attend in person or virtually. In person numbers are limited due to venue capacity but members will also be able to join online. Further meetings will be scheduled in 2026.
Register to attend in person here.
Register to attend online here.
If you’re interested in attending we recommend you request leave as soon as possible. You may be eligible for professional development leave – check your EBA in the member portal.