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Congratulations for your amazing contribution
December 2, 2021
Summer is always a time of optimism and positivity and as we slip into the holiday season the NSW community should, and I think does, appreciate the enormous contribution of the state’s health workforce in getting us through the biggest health emergency in 100 years. People in NSW will be able to enjoy with their…
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Parental leave for primary carer
December 2, 2021
I work part time at a nursing home run by Uniting. What paid leave am…
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Miscarriage leave
December 2, 2021
What are the arrangements to assist public health workers when subject to miscarriage? From 1…
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Pre-term birth entitlements
December 2, 2021
I understand there are new arrangements when dealing with a premature birth. What are these…
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Reduced hours on returning from parental leave
December 2, 2021
I work in a public hospital and want to return from parental leave on reduced…
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What are my parental leave entitlements under the Nurse...
December 2, 2021
I am currently employed under the Nurses Award. What are my parental leave entitlements from…
COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccine systems: a template for other health g...
December 2, 2021
The vaccine infrastructure created for COVID-19 should be maintained for other illnesses, says health-policy expert.…
COVID-19
Victorian health service can fire nurses who refuse COV...
December 2, 2021
An injunction to stop Victoria’s largest public health service from firing nurses who refuse the…
Community Campaigns
NSWNMA welcomes bill on assisted dying
December 2, 2021
The Association welcomed the recent introduction of a draft bill to the NSW parliament by…
Social Justice & Action
Bolsonaro’s handling of COVID-19 ‘a crime against...
December 2, 2021
The Brazilian Senate has recommended that President Jair Bolsonaro be tried for his handling of…