Public Health
15% pay claim is “ambitious but reasonable”
April 11, 2024
Public sector branches are set to vote on a recommended log of claims containing a proposed pay rise that would make PHS pay comparable with Queensland. As branches are about to vote on a draft log of claims that is the culmination of months of consultation, more than 30 branch resolutions and intense discussion and…
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Coronavirus stress tests world’s health systems
April 1, 2020
Some lessons have been learned from previous epidemics, but the weakness of many countries’ health…
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More nurses critical for global health, says WHO
April 1, 2020
More investment in nurses and midwives is critical to achieving universal health coverage says the…
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American College of Physicians calls for universal heal...
April 1, 2020
America’s largest medical organisation calls for root-and-branch reform of US health and endorses a single-payer…
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Spectacular results from Chile’s anti-obesity drive
April 1, 2020
Tough laws have led to a 23.7 per cent drop in sales of sugary drinks…
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Australia cuts Pacific aid health funding
April 1, 2020
Australia has reduced its Pacific aid health spending by a third in last five years…
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Pregnant health workers at specific risk of COVID-19: R...
March 26, 2020
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) has urged employers…
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Important changes to leave during COVID-19 situation
March 13, 2020
Following discussions between unions and the NSW Ministry of Health, arrangements for leave requests and…
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We won! No job cuts at Maclean District Hospital
March 5, 2020
Maclean is celebrating a decision from the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) to withdraw…
Public Health
COVID 19: NSW Health’s Response
February 20, 2020
NSW Health has provided us with their response to the COVID 19 pandemic. In relation…