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Regional ratios rollout welcomed but slow to start
July 17, 2024
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has welcomed the announcement of nurse-to-patient ratios at two regional NSW hospitals, to help alleviate pressures on staffing in emergency departments (ED) but…
9 days ago
Private Sector
Ramsay nurses and midwives make history with first ever...
Ramsay Health Care nurses and midwives made history when they…
9 days ago
General
Bird flu isn’t spreading in humans for now. But there...
Since May, a number of poultry farms around Australia have…
10 days ago
General
Major increase in global STI rates spark WHO concern A...
The alarming data has shown that incidences of STIs are…
10 days ago
Public Health
WHO releases strategic framework to tackle mpox The Wor...
The new framework underscores the urgency of addressing the rising…
10 days ago
Public Health
WHO publishes world first global guidelines for cathete...
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published the first global…
11 days ago
Aged Care
ANMF condemns aged care providers for reclassifying lif...
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) said the tactic…
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Professional Issues
Public Health
Regional ratios rollout welcomed but slow to start
July 17, 2024
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has welcomed the announcement of nurse-to-patient ratios at two regional NSW hospitals, to help alleviate pressures on staffing in emergency departments (ED) but…
9 days ago
Public Health
WHO releases strategic framework to tackle mpox The Wor...
July 16, 2024
The new framework underscores the urgency of addressing the rising incidence of mpox, which poses a significant public health threat across the globe. The disease,…
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Private Sector
Ramsay nurses and midwives make history with first ever...
July 17, 2024
Ramsay Health Care nurses and midwives made history when they commence industrial action for the first time in New South Wales last week, after rejecting the private hospital operator’s unacceptable…
9 days ago
General
Bird flu isn’t spreading in humans for now. But there...
July 16, 2024
Since May, a number of poultry farms around Australia have faced outbreaks of avian influenza, or bird flu. These outbreaks have been devastating for the poultry…
Workplace Issues
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Study reveals high cost of workplace injuries and disea...
July 4, 2024
A recent study from Monash University has revealed the staggering economic impact of workplace injuries and illnesses in Australia, from the perspective of time lost from work. The landmark study,…
22 days ago
Unions
Victoria secures fair pay deal, now it’s NSW turn
June 27, 2024
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has called on the NSW government to step up and pay public sector nurses and midwives what they’re…
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Professional Perspectives: Non practicising registratio...
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Member Stories
New electorate to be named after nurse Vivian Bullwinke...
June 18, 2024
The Australian Electoral Commission has proposed a new federal electorate in Western Australia be named after Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel. The proposal, if accepted, would mark the first time a…
8 days ago
Member Stories
The midwife who inspired my career change
June 7, 2024
In September 2003 at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, I gave birth to my second baby following a far from great experience with my first birth.…
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Work
Common super myths busted
July 4, 2024
For many of us, the world of superannuation can be a confusing one. But it doesn’t need to be. HESTA has busted the most common super myths to help keep…
22 days ago
Work
Let’s talk record keeping
June 27, 2024
Just like that, tax time is here so it’s time to start digging out those receipts! Or, if you used the ATO’s myDeductions tool, all…
Editorial
Editorial
And we’re off!
June 7, 2024
The rollout of ratios has started with EDs at Liverpool and Royal North Shore Hospitals in the vanguard and recruitment for the new positions under way. It has been a lengthy process as we have methodically worked our way through the detail but, finally, we are starting to see our…
19 days ago
Editorial
Working for better pay on multiple fronts
April 11, 2024
Pay has been lagging behind the soaring cost of living. It’s time to fix this. Love for the job can’t pay the bills and we need to speak up and talk about what we are worth. It is very good news that the Fair Work Commission has topped up the…
Editorial
A foundation but more to do
The rollout of ratios is complex and at every step we will need to be…
Editorial
Serious health reform is not negotiable
We must ensure the State government delivers the funding necessary to fulfill its promises on…
Editorial
A voice for change
Annual conference was a time to celebrate the magnificent wins of the past year but…