Federal Labor's first budget tackles key issues facing the nursing workforce such as gender inequity and cost of living, according the nation's nursing advocates, but skims over the essential needs of nurses and midwives. Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down Labor's ...
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Up to 14 years jail for assaulting state health workers
People convicted of wounding or causing grievous bodily harm to a NSW frontline health worker will face up to 14 years in jail under tough new laws passed by the state government. As of October 19, legislation has passed creating ...
More »Queensland town offers $500k and house to fill job of town doctor
More than $500,000 and a free house haven’t been enough to attract a doctor to a small town in rural far-north Queensland, leaving residents forced to drive two hours to receive treatment. McKinlay Shire Council in Julia Creek – 600 ...
More »Nurses urged to care for their emotional health during floods
As flash flooding across five Australian states intensifies the community's reliance on emergency services, nurses have been urged to take care of their mental health. Emergency flood warnings for NSW, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia were issued in mid ...
More »Gender equity bill shows promise for ‘undervalued’ care sector: podcast
A government pledge to establish an expert panel looking into wage inequality in the care sector could significantly benefit women working in aged and healthcare. Last week, employment minister Tony Burke indicated that federal Labor's "Secure Jobs, Better Pay" bill ...
More »Nurses need ‘self-compassion’, says mental health expert
As Covid numbers are fall back and restrictions have eased, a mental health professional says it's time for nurses to focus on self-compassion. His recommendation comes after a recent study found that healthcare workers were at a severe risk of ...
More »Report shows abuse and neglect still rife in aged care: podcast
An audit from one of Australia's top advocacy groups has revealed harrowing stories of abuse and neglect in aged care, prompting an industry expert to call for urgent reform. The number of calls reporting neglect and abuse has increased by ...
More »Nurse peak slams relaxed Covid rules
Australia's major nursing peak has said the government's significant lowering of Covid-19 restrictions will place increased pressure on the nation's healthcare system. As of October, the mandatory self-isolation period for people with Covid has ended across Australian states and territories, ...
More »Dwindling heart research pipeline may be at risk
Cardiology research is facing a substantial loss of expertise due to a lack of funding for basic science, according to researchers. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major contributor to Australia's overall disease burden. It remains the leading cause of death ...
More »Poor Covid management may have heightened workforce stress
A new report, emanating from the Lancet Covid commission, revealed that potential pressure on our healthcare system could have been reduced if the government, the public, and the World Health Organisation (WHO) had considered alternative responses in dealing with Covid ...
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