ANMF Election Priorities for Health and Aged Care announced
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), has written to all major political parties and Independent MPs and Senators, seeking their commitment to the ANMF’s five-core priorities to reform Australia’s health and aged care systems. In the letter, the ANMF explained that while the COVID‐19 pandemic was a once in a century global health emergency, […]
Medical version of “Wordle” delivers fun for a cause
A new medical-focused adaption of the online word game Wordle aims to deliver a dose of ‘levity’ for health professionals throughout a challenging time for the profession, according to one of the game’s co-creators. Titled ‘Meddle’ and created by the University of South Australia (UniSA) Associate Professor Chris Alderman and his son Jonathon, the game […]
New report reinforces need for transparency in aged care funding
On the eve of the Federal Budget, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is urgently calling on the Morrison Government to provide accountability and transparency for the billions in additional public funding poured into the troubled aged care sector. The call comes after a new report released today revealed the financial and tax practices […]
Fears COVID interruptions could alienate students and grads from the workforce
Fears COVID interruptions could alienate students and grads from the workforce
New ICN president optimistic about collective power of nursing workforce during demanding times
The newly elected President of the International Council of Nurses (ICN), Dr Pamela Cipriano, has arrived in the role at a time when the demands placed on the global workforce have arguably never been higher. Nevertheless, Dr Cipriano, the ICN’s 29th president and the ICN’s First Vice President from 2017-2021, is optimistic about what the […]
Australia needs to push new UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons
The EveryAGE Counts campaign and the Older Persons Advocacy Network are calling on the Australian Government to support the development of a new UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons, claiming the human rights of older people are currently poorly defined and routinely overlooked. Today marks an international day of action in support of […]
Workers rally to mark one year of federal inaction since the Aged Care Royal Commission
Workers rally to mark one year of federal inaction since the Aged Care Royal Commission
Calls for nutritional regulation in aged care as around 50% or more of residents suffer from malnutrition
Calls for nutritional regulation in aged care as around 50% or more of residents suffer from malnutrition
COVID: ‘Tightening the screws’ on existing workforce pressures
An Australian nurse researcher and co-author of a new study looking at nursing workforce shortages during COVID-19 has said that the pandemic has exposed pre-existing healthcare pressures, exposing shortfalls in the retainment and recruitment of workers. Dr Judith Anderson, Head of Discipline in Health Management and Leadership at Charles Sturt University (CSU), said issues such […]
Westmead hospital staff urge action from NSW Premier and Health Minister
More than 200 staff at Sydney’s Westmead Hospital have signed an open letter addressed to the NSW Premier and Health Minister, demanding the immediate fix of staffing and accessibility issues at the site. Emergency nurses and registrars, as well as administrative, security and orderly staff, were among those to put their name to the letter, […]