Female nurses face significant gender pay gap
Female nurses in Australia face a pay gap of up to 13%, with male nurses promoted faster, and in more executive roles despite women making up nearly 90% of the nursing workforce. Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers who collated the data, have called for a range of flexible work environments to offer more opportunities to […]
Strength-based cultural care improves health outcomes for Aboriginal mothers and babies
Aboriginal women have been mothering for more than 65,000 years, yet there is still a vast underrepresentation of Aboriginal health clinicians in the perinatal sector. This has run-on effects, with Aboriginal mothers struggling to find culturally safe healthcare during the most crucial years of their babies’ lives. Bridgette Kelly and Trish Ratajczak from Murdoch University’s Ngangk […]
Nurses among 20 Medicare Champions awarded
A Tasmanian nurse practitioner and NSW practice nurse manager have been recognised amongst 20 Medicare Champions in the Stronger Medicare Awards announced in a ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra last night. In Medicare’s 40th birthday year, the Stronger Medicare Awards recognise and honour the outstanding health professionals and other workers in clinics, health centres, […]
Scholarships to train Endometriosis Specialty Nurses now open
Woolgoolga primary care nurse and ‘endo warrior’ Lucy Downey is encouraging nurses to apply for one of 15 Endo Australia’s scholarships open until 18 November. The scholarship program is aimed to train endometriosis specialty nurses (Endo Nurses), with a focus on regional, rural and remote areas. Endometriosis Australia is offering 15 scholarships to complete the single unit of […]
The mighty ANMF turns 100: Tears, pride, joy
Tears of joy together with feelings of pride, camaraderie and nostalgia were on display amongst nursing and midwifery stalwarts at the official launch of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) 100-year documentary in Sydney last week. Almost like a family reunion, the guest list boasted long-time nurse and midwife ANMF members from around the […]
ICN 2025 Congress in Finland: registrations open
Australian nurses are invited to attend the International Council of Nurses (ICN) 2025 Congress which will be held 9-13 June 2025 in the land of the Midnight Sun – Helsinki, Finland. The 2025 theme for the ICN’s 30th Congress, Nursing power to change the world, will showcase the extraordinary influence wielded by nurses who are […]
CLEEN study: Wiping infections away
Cleaning shared medical equipment at least once a day, even with a disinfectant wipe, can save lives by reducing infections in hospitals, new world-first research shows. The finding is based on results from the CLEEN study, an Australian randomised control trial which found the intervention resulted in a 35% reduction in healthcare-associated infections. The research, […]
Limiting soft drinks and red meat may help women in menopause
Diet quality may influence menopausal symptoms and overall quality of life, according to a nutrition study of Australian women. The research of more than 200 women with an average age of 51, found those who consumed fewer sugar-sweetened drinks were less likely to have joint and muscle complaints. In addition, a lower intake of red […]
People with iron disorder encouraged to donate blood
People with haemochromatosis who need to have blood removed in order to reduce their iron levels are being encouraged to donate at Australian Red Cross Lifeblood. Haemochromatosis, which causes the body to store too much iron affects one in every 180-200 people. The primary treatment to reduce high levels of iron is the removal of […]
Climate crisis is a health crisis: Nurses and midwives call for action
Nurses and midwives have declared the climate crisis a health crisis with an immediate call to action this Global Climate Change Week (14-18 October). The Planetary Health Collaborative for Nurses and Midwives declaration highlights the devastating impact climate change is having on human health, urging policymakers to adopt health in all policies and to act […]