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Wages
SA nurses, midwives vote down pay deal
South Australian nurses and midwives have voted to reject the state government's proposed enterprise agreement, despite union leaders recommending its acceptance, sending the dispute towards arbitration.
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Culturally Informed Care
Jewish patients experience ‘real fear’ in hospitals
A royal commission has heard some Jewish patients fear disclosing their religion in hospital settings, with concerns about anti-Semitism affecting healthcare experiences and prompting renewed focus on ensuring culturally safe, inclusive care for all patients.
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Health & Wellbeing
What remote health workers want
Safe housing, flexible leave and financial incentives are among the top priorities for healthcare workers in remote Australia, according to new research examining how to address persistent workforce shortages.
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News
Court reinstates video evidence in nurses’ case
Two former Sydney nurses accused of making hateful statements about Israeli patients will face trial with disputed video evidence after the NSW Supreme Court overturned an earlier ruling that excluded the footage.
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Health & Wellbeing
Assaults, falls hospitalising healthcare workers
New AIHW data shows workplace assault hospitalisations among healthcare workers have doubled over the past decade, with violence now ranking as the second-leading cause of injury admissions behind falls.
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Industry & Reform
Paid Prac expanded for health students
Students training in 10 additional health professions will be eligible for paid placement support under a federal expansion designed to ease cost-of-living pressures and boost the healthcare workforce.
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Industry & Reform
Nurses, midwives showcase skills at Parliament
More than 20 nursing and midwifery organisations gathered at Parliament House to demonstrate how full‑scope practice could strengthen primary care, reduce preventable hospitalisations and expand access to frontline services across rural, remote and urban communities.
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Midwifery
What drives women to have a ‘freebirth’?
A coronial inquest is examining why Melbourne influencer Stacey Warnecke chose a freebirth, as researchers warn rising numbers of women are avoiding mainstream maternity care due to trauma, lack of choice and declining trust in health institutions.
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Culturally Informed Care
This role is crucial to First Nations patient safety
Researchers examining First Nations experiences in NSW hospitals say Aboriginal hospital liaison officers are helping patients feel heard, respected and supported in a healthcare system where racism remains a significant concern.
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Wages
Minimum wage rise a win for health workers
Australia’s lowest‑paid workers will receive a 4.75% pay rise from July 1, lifting the national minimum wage to $26.44 an hour. The ANMF says the increase is “a step in the right direction” for aged care and other frontline workers.
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Industry & Reform
Nurses gain PBS prescribing powers
Registered nurses will be able to prescribe PBS-subsidised medicines for the first time from October, with the Federal Government and nursing leaders saying the reform will improve access to care, particularly in aged care and rural communities.
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Digital Health
Telstra outage reveals health system vulnerability
The Telstra outage disrupted more than emergency calls. Experts say modern healthcare’s dependence on mobile networks means telehealth, medical devices and access to health information may all have been affected.
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