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…
8 days ago
Public Health
State government offers 4 per cent
August 4, 2023
As The Lamp goes to print, the NSW Ministry of Health and the state government…
Public Health
Oregon nurses win nurse-to-patient ratios in law
June 29, 2023
The north-western American state of Oregon has passed a law that will mandate nurse-to-patient ratios…
Public Health
We’re in another COVID wave. But it’s not l...
June 13, 2023
Each Omicron wave so far in Australia has had distinguishing features – the sharp rise…
Public Health
Report shows urgent need for ED staffing ratios
June 7, 2023
Improving staffing levels in emergency departments (EDs) and rebuilding the public health system must remain…
Public Health
‘Ambitious’ PHS award claim seeks comprehensive wor...
June 2, 2023
The NSWNMA has lodged its claim for 2023 with the NSW Ministry of Health, outlining…
Public Health
NSWNMA takes Ministry to NSW Supreme Court over NHPPD b...
June 2, 2023
The NSWNMA has begun proceedings in the NSW Supreme Court against the Ministry of Heath…
Public Health
Labor’s election win changes the game on ratios
June 2, 2023
A change of government in NSW is a victory for political participation by nurses and…
Public Health
Thank you to ALL nurses
May 12, 2023
Today, on International Nurses Day, we reflect on the invaluable and crucial contribution nurses make…
Public Health
International Day of the Midwife opinion piece –...
May 5, 2023
Last year, on the International Day of the Midwife (IDM), I participated in a rally…