Subsidised childcare to ease cost-of-living for nurses and midwives
Naomi Riley is in her 11th year of having children under five and juggling part-time work with paid and unpaid childcare. “My youngest is in two days of kindergarten a week that is fully funded whereas my husband and I paid for our two girls to go to kindergarten and childcare,” said Naomi, a midwife […]
Women’s health gains impact female-dominated professions
For predominantly female professions, recent gains under Federal Labor for women’s health means more affordable reproductive health for nurses and midwives, with further commitments made by the Albanese Government if re-elected. For 55-year old registered nurse Allison, menopause was instrumental in her resignation from the profession. Experiencing intense itching, severe mind fog, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, […]
More affordable contraceptive, endometriosis and IVF treatment welcomed
New PBS listings have been welcomed as a major step forward in providing much-needed financial relief for women living with endometriosis, as well as those undergoing fertility treatments and using contraceptive methods. Thousands of women are expected to benefit from cheaper contraceptive and fertility treatment with the federal government announcing further commitment to women’s health […]
Regular eye tests could help identify risk of dementia
Regular vision tests may help predict the risk of developing dementia with research showing a link between deterioration in vision and cognitive decline. Dementia rates are rapidly increasing in Australia and globally, with vision problems contributing to an estimated 4.7% of the burden. The research, conducted by Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), highlights the importance of […]
Reducing the systemic use of restraints in aged care
Nurse practitioners with aged care expertise and specialist mental health nurses may help reduce the systemic use of restraints in residential aged care. Systemic issues within residential aged care are enabling the use of restraints, despite the practice being illegal in any other age group, highlights CQUniversity research. “Older people appear to have less rights […]
Physical activity could help combat shift worker fatigue, finds research
Physical activity has been proposed as a novel way for shift workers to adapt to changing rosters and be more alert at work. Strategic timing for exercise, light exposure, and sleep, may help with performance, mood and emotional regulation for shift workers, according to Central Queensland University (CQU) sleep research institute researchers. Previous research has targeted […]
From graduate nurse to CEO: the drive to make a difference
Adeney Private Hospital in Kew, Melbourne offering no out-of-pocket costs for eligible patients insured with participating health funds opened its doors this week. At the helm CEO and registered nurse Louise O’Connor, talks to the ANMJ. “I said to the ANUMs and the nurse managers, ‘you need to just stop and appreciate what you’re doing […]
Nurse CEO leads first private hospital with no out-of-pocket costs
Australia’s only private hospital offering no out-of-pocket costs to eligible patients insured with participating health funds officially opened its doors this week. Groundbreaking agreements with Medibank and other funds mean that eligible members will not be charged out-of-pocket costs during their hospital stay at the new Adeney Private Hospital in Kew, Melbourne. Out-of-pocket costs for […]
Advertising blitz to boost primary healthcare workforce welcomed
The ANMF has welcomed the first ever Australian government advertising campaign to showcase the diverse and rewarding careers available in primary healthcare which launched today. The new national campaign will be delivered via television, social media, digital video and ‘out-of-home’ ads like billboards around TAFEs, universities and hospitals. The campaign highlights promotes nursing, midwifery and […]
Detecting hidden concussion in intimate partner violence
For the first time, researchers have used blood tests to identify concussion caused by intimate partner violence (IPV) in patients, including some who also experienced non-fatal strangulation. It is hoped the findings may help inform clinical care and management by health professionals of patients who present with IPV in future. The Monash University-led study in […]