A new map has illustrated the depths of Australia’s rental crisis, with many essential workers no longer being able to afford rent in any part of the country. Anglicare’s new heat map shows the areas in which essential workers, such ...
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UniSQ Alumnus receives AM for public health contribution
University of Southern Queensland alumnus Stephen Duckett, was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia this year for his significant service to public health policy and management, and tertiary education. Hailed by the uni as one of the leaders ...
More »How to navigate the 24/7 nurse staffing mandate: Opinion
Following the federal government's new 24/7 nursing requirement, aged care providers must adopt a multi-faceted approach to staffing and training. The new laws have created a “seismic shift” in the industry, which now needs to adapt to new ways of ...
More »‘I was told to return to work as soon as I regained consciousness.’ Why only a third of assaulted nurses report it to police
Violence against nurses is pervasive. They are more likely to experience physical violence than any other health-care professionals. Violence against nurses occurs in the context of violence against women, with 87.5% of Australia’s nursing workforce identifying as women. Nurses report ...
More »WA nurse banned after threesome with vulnerable patients
A nurse in Perth has been banned from practising for five years after engaging in a threesome with two vulnerable patients and giving them tips on how to self-harm. Teagan Cant was reprimanded by the Nursing and Midwifery Board last ...
More »A four-day week might not work in health care. But adapting this model could reduce burnout among staff
The COVID pandemic saw a mass exodus of health-care workers across developed countries, exacerbating an existing health-care staffing crisis. In Australia, turnover rates among hospital staff reached nearly 20% in 2022. Hospital waiting lists in Victoria alone ballooned to 80,000 ...
More »Fast Acting Surgical Grade Disinfection with Bactol® 90
Whiteley has a long-standing commitment to research and innovation. In the past few decades, Whiteley have been working hard to provide better solutions for healthcare. In April 2023, Whiteley expanded their Bactol® range to include Bactol® 90. Bactol® 90% alcohol ...
More »Fight to save St John of God maternity ward
Uncertainty over the future of Bendigo private St John of God Hospital's maternity ward has led midwives and parents to fight to save it from closing. Chief of the hospital Michael Hogan said that closure may be an option due ...
More »ACT nurses given green light on euthanasia
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) became the latest jurisdiction to introduce voluntary assisted dying (VAD) legislation last Tuesday – with the proposed legislation differing from existing laws across Australia by including nurse practitioners in the process. The introduction of the bill ...
More »How bad is a bad credit score, really? Here’s how to be credit healthy
Have you checked your rating as a passenger on Uber lately? If you had just one out of five stars, you’d be seriously worried that drivers would avoid you. (Hot tip: slamming the car door can get you marked down ...
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