Federal government welcomes 15% pay increase for aged care workers
The federal government has described the Fair Work Commission’s ruling to award aged care workers a 15% pay increase as a “really strong first step” in the push to value the work of staff across the sector. On Friday afternoon, the FWC handed down its much-anticipated decision as part of the landmark case, granting an […]
‘First step’: Aged care workers win 15% pay rise after Fair Work Commission ruling
‘First step’: Aged care workers win 15% pay rise after Fair Work Commission ruling
Full scope: Nurses lobby politicians for greater healthcare role
Nurses working to their full scope across the health system, free from barriers that hinder the delivery of care, can make a far greater difference to access to healthcare and outcomes, a delegation of ANMF members from across the country told key politicians at Parliament House in Canberra last week. Members, including registered nurses working […]
‘It’s vital’: RN 24/7 becomes law
‘It’s vital’: RN 24/7 becomes law
Planned new bargaining system could increase wage growth and equity for female workers
Planned new bargaining system could increase wage growth and equity for female workers
Making aged care nursing ‘sexy’: Special interest group for gerontological nurses launched
A special interest group aiming to raise the profile of gerontological nursing as a challenging and rewarding speciality that makes a vital contribution to the health and wellbeing of older Australians has been launched. The Gerontological Alliance of Nurses Australia (GANA) brings together a community of specialist nurses and assistants who work across aged care. […]
More support for veterans living in aged care
Veterans, war widows and widowers living in residential aged care will benefit from expanded access to clinically necessary allied healthcare services and rehabilitation aids and appliances, regardless of the level of care they are receiving. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh said the changes, which came into effect this week, mean all eligible veterans, widows […]
Government supports pay rise to undervalued aged care workforce
Government supports pay rise to undervalued aged care workforce
Could ‘virtual nurses’ be the answer to aged care staffing woes? Dream on
Former Health Department Chief Martin Bowles has reportedly proposed “virtual nurses” could help address the shortage of nurses in aged care. This might involve remote, possibly artificial intelligence-assisted, virtual care, rather than physical nurse presence, to assist nursing homes to meet new legislative requirements to have a registered nurse present 24/7. There are clear opportunities […]
Aged care reform bill, including RN 24/7 mandate, introduced to Parliament
On the second sitting day of federal parliament, the new Labor government has introduced an historic aged care reform bill that, if passed, would legislate registered nurses on site and on duty 24/7 across all nursing homes. The Aged Care Amendment (Implementing Care Reform) Bill, crafted to “give older Australians the dignity and respect they […]