Nurses and midwives taking parental leave now eligible for 30% renewal fee rebate
Practitioners including nurses and midwives who take parental and other types of leave can apply for a 30% rebate on their renewal fees under a new Ahpra relief policy now in effect. The 30% rebate is available for health practitioners who are renewing their registration after taking leave for at least six months on the […]
Trailblazing ANMF (Vic Branch) leader, Lisa Fitzpatrick, clocks off
After more than two decades at the helm of the ANMF (Vic Branch), respected and influential Secretary Lisa Fitzpatrick oversaw her final Delegates’ Conference in Melbourne last month. Ms Fitzpatrick, who officially retired on 4 July, thanked delegates for their longstanding support and important contributions to advancing the professions and improving patient care. “I’m very […]
Low FODMAP diet can ease symptoms of those with endometriosis, study finds
A low FODMAP diet developed by Monash University researchers for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been shown to improve gastrointestinal symptoms in women with endometriosis, a new study has revealed. Sixty percent of study participants responded to the Low FODMAP Diet (LFD), compared to 26% who responded to a control diet based on Australian Dietary […]