Latest News
Editorial
Serious health reform is not negotiable
December 1, 2023
We must ensure the State government delivers the funding necessary to fulfill its promises on ratios. In its September budget the new Minns government made a solid start by allocating…
Yesterday
Member Stories
A mental health system in crisis
Recently, I spoke before a parliamentary inquiry into the ‘Equity,…
Yesterday
Member Stories
Unite for a brighter aged care future
After my mother passed away, I turned my full attention…
Yesterday
Private Sector
Lifeblood goes to a national vote
Months of organising by members will culminate in a
national…
Yesterday
Private Sector
Ramsay’s ‘slap in the face’ to NSW nurses
NSWNMA challenges global health giant over safe staffing and pay.…
Yesterday
Professional Issues
Research
Understanding AI is an ‘ethical imperative’
December 1, 2023
Like it or not, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in nursing and midwifery is “here to stay” said Saba Akbar, a researcher into how AI can help nursing assessments.…
Yesterday
COVID-19
Let it rip and let old people die
December 1, 2023
According to former British PM Boris Johnson, COVID-19 was “just nature’s way of dealing with old people” and he didn’t buy “all this NHS overwhelmed…
Specialities
Private Sector
Lifeblood goes to a national vote
December 1, 2023
Months of organising by members will culminate in a
national vote as The Lamp goes to press. NSW nursing staff at Australian Red Cross Lifeblood along with other state and…
Yesterday
Private Sector
Ramsay’s ‘slap in the face’ to NSW nurses
December 1, 2023
NSWNMA challenges global health giant over safe staffing and pay. Ramsay Health Care staff in NSW have strongly supported a petition in support of adequate…
Workplace Issues
Unions
Nurses and midwives’ rightful place is at the centre...
December 1, 2023
We need to challenge the prejudice against nurses and midwives using the full extent of their knowledge and abilities, Mary Chiarella told the NSWNMA Annual Conference. Efficient and effective primary…
Yesterday
Branch Beat
BRANCH BEAT: John Hunter
December 1, 2023
As a result of our ratios campaign, including four statewide strikes in 2022, the NSW Labor Party went to the March 2023 state election pledging…
Life
Offers
Want to be a budget winner? Try these four steps
November 1, 2023
Getting yourself into good financial shape starts with making a budget. Improved financial wellbeing, saving more and stressing less – sound good? Here are four steps that might help you…
Yesterday
Offers
How to save for an emergency fund.
August 24, 2023
No one likes worrying about large unforeseen bills or financial emergencies. From a busted laptop, to losing a job, or a messy break-up, an emergency…
Editorial
Editorial
Serious health reform is not negotiable
December 1, 2023
We must ensure the State government delivers the funding necessary to fulfill its promises on ratios. In its September budget the new Minns government made a solid start by allocating almost $1 billion for nursing and midwifery positions to help deliver ratios in public health. The government made an election…
Yesterday
Editorial
A voice for change
September 19, 2023
Annual conference was a time to celebrate the magnificent wins of the past year but also a time to prepare for the challenges ahead. What a year it has been. We have just completed our
78th Annual Conference with some standout moments including an electrifying presentation by ex-Socceroo Craig Foster,…
Editorial
A race to the top
The momentous win by our aged care sector members will change the picture for all…
Editorial
Aged care pay rise is a massive achievement
It’s a win for the ages, but more work is needed to ensure the money…
Editorial
We need a new government to tackle NSW’s health crisi...
The Perrottet government has shown itself incapable and unwilling to even try to fix a…