It’s time for paid family and domestic violence leave – we won’t wait
In March 2018, the Fair Work Commission determined to include five days unpaid family and domestic violence (FDV) leave in all modern awards. In December 2018, the right to five days unpaid leave was expanded to cover all national system employees under the National Employment Standards. While many ANMF members benefit from access to paid […]
Nurses and midwives key to quality use of medicines
Nurses and midwives know that while medicines make a significant contribution to the treatment of ill health, the prevention of disease, increasing life expectancy and improving health outcomes, they also have the potential to cause harm. The quality use of medicines requires that the appropriate medicine is prescribed; that it is available at a price […]