ANMF Federal Secretary appointed to Council for the Order of Australia
The Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation has welcomed the appointment of its Federal Secretary Annie Butler to the Council for the Order of Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced four new appointments to the Council. Ms Annie Butler, Ms Cathy McGowan and Professor Samina Yasmeen have been appointed as community representatives, while Ms Shelley Reys […]
Scholarship scheme to be run by an Indigenous community controlled organisation
The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme, which has assisted thousands of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people studying an entry level health course, will be run by an Indigenous led organisation for the first time. Minister for Health and aged care the Hon Mark Butler MP made the announcement at the National Aboriginal Community Controlled […]
New Parliament’s first piece of legislation Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response) Bill 2022
It is fitting that the first piece of legislation passed by the newly convened 47th Parliament of Australia initiated the start of long-overdue aged care reform. The new legislation implements several key recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. While a great deal is still to be done, including introducing more […]