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National standards to improve community mental health launched
New national standards for the delivery of safer mental healthcare in the community are being launched today. The National Safety [...]
‘Beyond urgent’: HSU pushes on for full 25% pay rise for aged care workers
Three-quarters of aged care workers are considering leaving the sector within the next six months if they do not receive [...]
NSW paediatric nurse awarded for inspirational care during pandemic
A NSW paediatric nurse has been recognised for her inspirational care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Western NSW Local Health District’s [...]
Pandemic-related complaints top calls to National Health Practitioner Ombudsman
A sharp increase in people raising concerns about regulatory responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, including obligations around mandatory vaccination, drove [...]
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 [...]
‘Atrocious decision’: Southern Cross Care slammed for cutting Enrolled Nurses from aged care homes
‘Atrocious decision’: Southern Cross Care slammed for cutting Enrolled Nurses from aged care homes
Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria (NMHPV) to go national
As a counsellor at Victoria’s unique mental health service for nurses and midwives, registered nurse Carolyn McDonald helps colleagues across [...]
ANMF gives evidence at IR Bill Senate Inquiry
After working in general practice and community care settings for the bulk of her 27-year-long nursing career, Victorian registered nurse [...]
Rural pregnant women missing out on vital ultrasounds
A lack of ultrasound equipment and training for rural clinicians is contributing to higher mortality and fetal abnormalities in remote [...]
Landmark industrial relations reforms become law
The Albanese Government’s landmark industrial relations Bill, which paves the way for improved multi-employer bargaining and will help improve working [...]
Stop the cuts: Why Enrolled Nurses are an essential part of the aged care sector
Stop the cuts: Why Enrolled Nurses are an essential part of the aged care sector
Albanese Government must stop Enrolled Nurse sackings in aged care
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is calling on the Albanese Government to urgently act to stop greedy aged [...]
Wellness industry put on notice over unproven intravenous infusion treatments
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) are investigating sections of the wellness industry over concerns unproven intravenous infusion treatments [...]
