Financial stress and your mental health    

A higher cost of living has increased financial hardship for many Australians. Since 2020, interest rates, mortgages and inflation have risen fast, but real wages have gone down [1]. Despite low unemployment, higher living costs are affecting our living standards. This challenging economic climate has seen more people experience financial stress. And increased financial stress […]

The Tasmanian Government has a 2030 Strong Plan to build a better health system

Join the Department of Health today in one of our exciting new opportunities. Tasmania is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. Join more than 16,000 highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to making a real difference across primary, acute and community care. Our smaller teams mean you can have access to, […]

Fight fatigue in nursing and midwifery 

Celeste explains why nurses and midwives should advocate to optimise their roster for better sleep. Managing fatigue is a real challenge when we work stressful rotating shifts in busy pressured environments, but with the right tools and strategies, it’s absolutely possible to get a handle on your fatigue and feel better! Here’s what we can […]

Embracing Forensic Nursing: Bridging Healthcare and Justice

As a nurse practitioner, I love working in the unique niche area of forensic nursing. This specialised area allows me to apply clinical nursing skills alongside forensic science principles for patients who experience acute and potentially long-term consequences associated with violence, particularly after sexual assault and or domestic violence assault. This role balances my passion […]

Finding the right words – talking and asking about burnout

Burnout in the nursing and midwifery professions is real and should not be underestimated. Let’s all take burnout seriously, be aware of the symptoms and work together to prevent it. While no nurse, midwife or student should experience burnout, unfortunately many do says Nurse Midwife Health Program Australia (NMHPA) Deputy Director Mark Aitken, who like […]