Compensation payments for psychological injuries will cut off after two and a half years, unless an injured worker can prove they will be significantly impaired for life, under a bid to overhaul the workers compensation scheme. Workers and employers were given ...
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WHO estimates global nurse shortage at 5.8 million
Widespread shortages and vast inequities continue to plague the global nursing workforce, a new report has revealed. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2025 State of the World’s Nursing (SoWN) report uses data collected from 194 countries to paint a detailed picture of ...
More »Abortion bill passes despite strong opposition amid misinformation claims
A Bill to ensure legal access to abortions in remote and regional communities in one Australian state has passed a major hurdle.
More »How healthcare leaders can care effectively – even when their tank is empty
When was the last time you felt truly energised by your work? Do you find yourself emotionally drained, struggling to muster empathy for your team or patients? Are you aware of compassion fatigue creeping into your leadership, or have you ...
More »New Aged Care Minister named in PM’s cabinet shake up
Anthony Albanese has revealed the ministry for his government’s second term, elevating backbenchers and moving an assistant minister into cabinet. Unveiling his new ministry picks on Monday, the Prime Minister boasted that Labor had the largest “caucus in history since ...
More »Mobile app a “shining light” for nurses’ professional growth
Nurses and midwives can now keep career guidance in their pocket, with a new digital app created by an industry peak body, designed with and for the workforce. The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) is well aware that ...
More »Paramedics union claims new mental health trial a ‘safety risk’ for crucial specialists
Some of NSW’s most specialised paramedics have launched workplace action as the paramedics union seeks to challenge the rollout of a new mental health unit trial they claim will put staff safety at risk. Paramedics have vowed not to support the Mental ...
More »Why is hospital parking so expensive? Two economics researchers explain
Imagine having to pay $39 dollars a day to park your car while visiting your sick child in hospital. For families already struggling in a cost-of-living crisis, hospital parking fees are not just another expense. They can be a financial ...
More »Albanese wins on health reform so what’s next for nurses?
Anthony Albanese has led Labor to a landslide win in the federal election after a nationwide swing toward the party put it on track to comfortably form a majority government. The path to victory was brutal on the opposition, costing ...
More »‘No compassion… just blame’: how weight stigma in maternity care harms larger-bodied women and their babies
According to a study from the United States, women experience weight stigma in maternity care at almost every visit. We expect this experience to be similar in Australia, where more than 50 per cent of women of reproductive age live ...
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