Culture shift to change aged care
Every Australian needs to roll up their sleeves, embrace their own ageing and rethink their interactions with older people, says Dr Catherine Barrett. The former nurse and passionate aged care advocate was one of five finalists selected for the prestigious 2018 Human Rights Medal announced in December. The Human Rights Awards, established in 1987, are […]
ANMF signs on to ban nuclear weapons
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has joined forces with fellow peak health organisations in calling for the ALP to sign a landmark United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons ahead of the party’s annual national conference. Australian-born activist group The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) drove the development of […]
NSW midwives highlight dangerous maternity shortages
Midwives from NSW rallied today to highlight shortages within their maternity wards. NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) members from Royal Prince Alfred, Royal North Shore, Wollongong, Liverpool, Blacktown, Nepean Lismore, John Hunter, Tweed and Tamworth Hospitals have backed an open letter to the NSW Minister for Health, Brad Hazzard, urging the NSW Government to implement […]
Health advocate stands up for consumers
Consumers Health Forum (CHF) of Australia CEO Leanne Wells has spent the bulk of her career working within the health sector. “I have worked across preventative health, primary care and mental health policy and these are areas of strong interest for me,” she tells the ANMJ. “I am a passionate advocate for health and good […]
One hundred years on: remembering nurses WW1
This year marks the 100-year anniversary of World War I (WWI). Australia’s involvement began on 4 August 1914, seven days after the war commenced in Europe. The first Australian casualties – six dead and four wounded occurred in German New Guinea shortly after 11 September. Just over half a year later and half a world away, […]
Global Indigenous gathering focuses on future generations
A global Indigenous gathering to explore the issues and concerns facing Indigenous people in Australia and to garner international perspectives will be held in Sydney this month. More than 2,000 Indigenous people from around the world are expected to attend the gathering co-hosted by the University of Sydney and The Healing Foundation. Healing Our Spirit […]
Pioneer of nursing rights acknowledged
One of the great pioneers of nursing rights Margaret Ann (Gretta) Lyons, was recently acknowledged at the Victorian Alfred Hospital Nurses League Inc. Centenary Luncheon this month. Gretta set up the Alfred Hospital Nurses League to allow Alfred nurses to socialise and exchange ideas. She went on to actively pave the way to improve conditions for […]
ANMF joins call for evacuation of children from Nauru
Over 85 children and other families from the Nauru and Manus Island detention camps must be urgently evacuated the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has called. Along with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses, the Australian Medical Association, Medecins Sans Frontiers and other health professionals, the ANMF is demanding the Prime Minister to […]
Best evidence changes lives
The best evidence available should be accessible to all and is key to tackling poor practice that can do more harm than good, according to the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI), based in South Australia. The institute, which has recently been recognised for improving health for disadvantaged communities, is fulfilling a critical role, assisting health professionals […]
Women’s empowerment program to transform lives
The ACT government has launched a women’s empowerment program designed to improve the health, wellbeing and safety of ACT women. The program, delivered by Lifeline, will give 20 women who face disadvantage the opportunity to participate in the empowerment program to upskill, make connections and ultimately increase employment opportunities. The program supports the identified needs […]