The significance of the Voice to Parliament
While there is much debate on whether we should vote Yes or No to the Voice to Parliament in the upcoming Referendum, Tom Mayo, a Kaurareg Aboriginal and Kalkalgal, Erubamle Torres Strait Islander man, wants Australians to understand that voting Yes is critical to Indigenous peoples who are at a crisis point. Tom is the […]
Pushing boundaries in digital health crucial for healthcare
Can and should nurses push the boundaries in healthcare with digital technology? According to Professor Natasha Phillips, a former UK Chief Nursing Officer and the founder of Future Nurses, it is critical to meet future healthcare needs. Professor Phillips, who spoke at the recent International Nurses Congress held in Montreal, Canada, said historically, the focus […]
Nursing and midwifery recruitment practices hurting low-income countries
Nursing and midwifery recruitment practices hurting low-income countries
Strengthening Health systems with the utilisation of advanced practice nurses- a global perspective
Researchers, who conducted the first-ever study on advanced practice certification programs worldwide, held a policy forum at the recent International council of Nurses’ Congress in Montreal, Canada, to discuss the need to develop and strengthen health systems through the integration of advanced practice nurses (APNs) working in specialty areas of practice. The study, Certification of […]
Nurses from across the globe dazzle at ICN’s Congress in Montreal
Nurses from across the globe dazzle at ICN’s Congress in Montreal
Sustainability Champion in healthcare
Sarah Almeroth’s love of the environment has led her on a journey to become a sustainability champion in healthcare. Sarah, who works as the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) Sustainability Environmental Project Officer, became interested in climate change and healthcare when studying for her undergraduate nursing degree. “There was a real connection for me […]
Creating momentum towards a greener healthcare system
Nurses and midwives are key players in leading action on climate change to protect our health. Let’s educate, support and encourage each other to achieve a sustainable future. Health service delivery in Australia currently contributes 7% to our nation’s emissions. Fortunately, the response to climate change is increasingly being recognised as a healthcare priority across the […]
Promising new Network set to boost nursing and midwifery research
The recently formed Australasian Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Trials Network (ANMCTN) is set to elevate and support nursing and midwifery research across Australasia. The world first Network, formed in 2020, brings together academic institutions to enhance, support and facilitate nurse or midwife-led clinical research. Professor Marion Eckert, Director of the Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre […]
Save our planet Protect our health
The climate crisis is here. But there is still time to avert disaster if we take action now The climate crisis predicted to happen sometime in the future has arrived. The fallout is evident, with poorer health, and wellbeing outcomes and environmental changes that sustains life. Science informs us if we continue along this trajectory, […]
South Australian nurses and midwives accept new pay deal
Thousands of South Australian public sector nurses and midwives have voted in favour of a new Enterprise Agreement that will secure pay increases of 13-14% across the term of the deal. Under the Agreement, successive yearly wage increases of 3% until 2025 will be supplemented by two additional payments of $1500 in the first two […]