Unions get behind ‘Yes’ campaign on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament
In 2023, Australia will hold a referendum to decide whether an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice should be enshrined in the Constitution. If supported, the change would enable First Nations people to provide advice to the Parliament on a range of policies and laws that impact their lives. Standing in solidarity with Aboriginal and […]
Ngunnawal woman and registered nurse advocates Voice to Parliament
Ngunnawal woman and registered nurse advocates Voice to Parliament
Aged care nurses and care workers feeling ‘unseen, unvalued and cast aside’ prompts many to consider their futures
Around 37% of aged care nurses and carers are planning to leave their jobs in the next one to five years, according to the final results of a national survey conducted by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF). The ANMF National Aged Care COVID-19 Survey 2022, conducted from January 2022 to February 2022, revealed […]
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
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, […]
Mark Butler commits to working with the ANMF on mandating aged care staff ratios
The Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing has committed to working with the ANMF and representative groups to ensure that Labor’s policy on aged care staffing ratios incorporates the professions’ views ahead of the next federal election. Speaking at the ANMF’s 15th Biennial Conference last Friday (15 October), MP Mark Butler, who replaced Chris Bowen […]
Human rights lawyer issues “call to arms” to protect refugee rights at ANMF delegates conference
Human rights lawyer issues “call to arms” to protect refugee rights at ANMF delegates conference
Calls for government action on gender pay gap
Calls for government action on gender pay gap
Up to $70 million and 145 lives saved under five years thanks to nurse-patient ratios in Queensland
Up to $70 million and 145 lives saved under five years thanks to nurse-patient ratios in Queensland