Four in 10 aged care residents malnourished
Four in 10 Australian aged care residents are malnourished, a new study has revealed, prompting calls for a national screening program to identify those at highest risk. The first large-scale study examining malnutrition in nursing homes found 40% of residents were malnourished, with 6% categorised as severely malnourished. The results have prompted warnings from the […]
Struggling with mental health and climate distress? Get out and plant a tree
Planet Ark is encouraging Australians to get outdoors to do something good for their mental health this National Tree Day, 28 July, with research suggesting climate-related impacts on mental health are significantly affecting people’s wellbeing. Eco-anxiety and climate distress are terms used to identify the feelings of concern and distress that result from climate change. […]
Nurse has registration cancelled for groping unconscious patients
A nurse has had his registration cancelled and been disqualified from reapplying until April 2025 after intentionally touching and, in one case, groping the breasts of two unconscious female patients. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) referred Mr Blair Easdon to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (the tribunal) after he self-notified to […]
Research highlights need for preparation resource to ready online nursing students
An online study preparation resource for student nurses to access when they receive their acceptance into a nursing course could lead to more successful progression, a new research paper has found. Undertaken by Angela Sheedy, Senior Research Officer at Charles Darwin University’s Menzies School of Medicine, the study set out to investigate and identify the […]
Explainer: All you need to know about the ANMF’s Work Value Cases
The ANMF is currently running two Work Value cases at the Fair Work Commission – The Aged Care Industry Case and The Nurses’ and Midwives’ Case. It has developed two FAQs to help members better understand the cases, why they are important, and the potential outcomes. The Current ANMF Work Value Cases FAQ sets out specific […]
Experiencing hearing loss or tinnitus following acute COVID-19 infection? Researchers want to hear from you
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) following acute COVID-19 infection is a poorly understood phenomenon, however, the existence of a link has been supported by research. While causes remain largely unknown, so too does the impact that hearing disturbances may be having on people’s personal, professional and social lives. To fill the gaps in this area, […]
ANMF condemns aged care providers for reclassifying lifestyle staff to meet mandated care minutes
Despite being funded to deliver landmark aged care reforms, some providers are undermining the government’s efforts, the ANMF says.
Evening exercise benefits those with obesity
Undertaking the majority of daily physical activity in the evening is linked to the greatest health benefits for people living with obesity, according to new research. “Exercise is by no means the only solution to the obesity crisis, but our research does suggest that people who can plan their activity into certain times of the […]
Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery Scholarships now open
Interested in advancing your career in primary care? Then check out the Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship Program, recently launched to support registered nurses and midwives to complete postgraduate study to work across the sector, including those who want to become nurse practitioners and endorsed midwives. Funded by the Australian Government, the $50.2 million […]
Victorian nurses and midwives approve improved 28.4% wages offer
After 51 days of protected industrial action, Victorian public sector nurses and midwives have voted to endorse an improved Allan Government offer of a 28.4% (compounded) wage increase by November 2027, as well as more than 70 improvements to allowances, penalties and terms and conditions. An ANMF (Vic Branch) statewide members’ meeting was held this […]