COVID-19 : Don’t bring it home
COVID-19 : Don’t bring it home
Mental health services receive $74 million boost to support Australians during COVID-19
Mental health services are set to receive a $74 million boost as part of the federal government’s $1.1 billion health and domestic violence package announced yesterday to combat the effects of COVID-19. Beyond Blue will receive $10 million to run a dedicated coronavirus mental health hotline that will provide information, counselling and referrals online and […]
Join the union movement online tonight to discuss saving jobs and guaranteed wage subsides in wake of COVID-19
The ACTU is holding a special online mass meeting tonight, and a national day of action online picket line Tuesday to demand Prime Minister Scott Morrison takes action now to ensure every worker in Australia gets a guaranteed wage subsidy if they lose work because of COVID-19. The union movement states that hundreds of thousands […]
COVID-19 aged care restrictions must include steps to reduce harm and maintain wellbeing
The potential harm caused by wide-ranging restrictions on nursing homes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, including limitations on visits by family, must be countered by additional measures, such as access to video chats, to ensure vulnerable residents maintain health and quality of life, the Chair of the Aged Care Royal Commission, Tony Pagone […]
Help us help you: Nurses and midwives call for community support in fight against COVID-19
Nurses and midwives have called on communities to support them in the fight against COVID-19 by treating them with respect as they carry out their jobs and playing their part by staying at home and isolating themselves as much as possible to stop the spread of the virus. The New South Wales Nurses and Midwives’ […]
Tips to get along with your NUM
Politics on the ward don’t always run smoothly but if your relationship with your Nurse Unit Manager is suffering, work can be especially challenging. So what steps can you take to improve the way you interact with your manager? We asked Nurse & Midwife Support for their top tips. Don’t think your manager needs to […]