Health & Wellbeing
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Violence, shortages plague aged care: ANMF
A new survey of more than 3,500 aged care workers has found persistent staffing shortages, widespread workplace violence and ongoing…
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Australia could be short 80,000 nurses by 2035
Australia’s nursing workforce is facing mounting pressure, with workforce projections, burnout data and rising early-career attrition highlighting the scale of…
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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…
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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…
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ED nurses face systemic ‘moral distress’: Study
A new study has linked moral distress among emergency department nurses to burnout, emotional exhaustion and higher intentions to leave…
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Qld Health revokes Special Pandemic Leave
The QNMU says removing Special Pandemic Leave amounts to a “gender‑based attack” on Queensland’s predominantly female nursing workforce and warns…
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Victoria to boost safety of healthcare workers
Victoria will recruit new health‑industry WorkSafe inspectors and establish a dedicated healthcare compliance division, as unions warn that violence and…
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Push for national reproductive leave
The HSU is urging the federal government to add reproductive health leave to the National Employment Standards, citing widespread health…
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Money Matters: Your financial health check
Making informed financial decisions is a lifelong journey, one that evolves with each stage of your career. Whether you’re just…
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