Ahpra and ATO issue warning about extracting super early
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have issued a joint warning against inappropriate access to superannuation to pay for overly expensive or unnecessary medical treatments. New data released by the ATO yesterday shows significant growth in applications for compassionate release of super, particularly for dental services with the […]
ANMF to conduct ‘pulse check’ of Australia’s aged care system
The ANMF has launched a comprehensive national review of Australia’s aged care system.
New asthma educational resources for health professionals
Health professionals can now download a comprehensive new suite of resources to encourage the use of spacers with pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDIs). Developed by the National Asthma Council Australia (NAC), the resources include a new spacer chart and information sheet for health professionals and an accompanying how-to-video. Only about one in 10 patients can […]
Sign petition for better pay and conditions for South Australian nurses and midwives
South Australian public sector nurses and midwives are seeking support from colleagues and the community in their pursuit of a fair and reasonable pay, and conditions offer. The ANMF SA Branch has launched a petition demanding a fair and respectful revised offer from the state government. “Whether you’re a nurse, midwife, or standing in solidarity for someone you […]
Historic court case begins on better pay for NSW nurses and midwives
A landmark campaign to improve NSW public sector nurses’ and midwives’ pay and conditions will culminate in one of the state’s biggest legal cases in decades, as a six-week hearing gets underway in the NSW Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) today. After rejecting the state government’s offer of 9% over three years, the NSWNMA has mounted […]
ANMF powerhouse: The Biennial National Conference
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation will be holding its Biennial National Conference (BNC) on the Gold Coast in October. What is the BNC, who attends and why is it important to nurses, midwives and care workers? The ANMF is Australia’s largest union with over 345,000 nurses, midwives and care workers who are members of […]
Virtual reality as part of paediatric burns pain management
The applications of Virtual Reality are being investigated for its benefits for paediatric burns pain management at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. Smileyscope is a virtual reality neuromodulation improving outcomes from burns dressings to medical imaging. The efficacy of Smileyscope in reducing pain and anxiety during dressing changes is being tested by Griffith University’s School of […]
Needle-free flu vaccine to benefit NSW and QLD children
No-cost needle-free influenza vaccinations for young children in New South Wales and Queensland have been welcomed as a major step forward in public health, with calls for other states and territories to follow. The NSW and QLD governments announced this week the intranasal influenza vaccine (FluMist) for children aged two to under five will be […]
Gaza genocide: UN Commission finds Israel responsible
Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, a United Nations International Commission of Inquiry has found in a new report released yesterday. The United Nations Commission of Inquiry, established by the UN Human Rights Council, has been investigating the events in Gaza since 7 October 2023. Israeli authorities and Israeli security forces have committed […]
New life-saving first aid app brings emergency help to rural families
A ground-breaking first aid app set to transform emergency response for rural and remote families has been developed by a Victorian nurse and her sister. The All Hands Lifesaver app, launched in July, equips parents and carers with critical lifesaving knowledge, even without mobile reception. The app was launched by charity The Sisterhood Project, is […]