Aged Care
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Industry & Reform
What was in the budget for Australians’ health
This year’s federal budget delivers stability rather than sweeping reform in health, with most new funding directed to hospitals, medicines…
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Industry & Reform
Federal budget a chance to empower nurses: Unions
As the Budget coincides with International Nurses Day, national nursing bodies say recognition must be matched with investment, warning that…
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Clinical Practice
Elder abuse under-recognised in hospitals
A national study of nearly one million older Australians has found that hospitals record only a tiny fraction of elder…
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Wages
Calls for financial relief for nurses and midwives amid fuel crisis
Unions say soaring fuel prices and local shortages are making it harder for nurses, midwives and aged care workers to…
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Q&A
ANMF appoints new federal assistant secretary
ANMF Federal Assistant Secretary Catelyn Richards discusses her leadership approach, priorities in aged care and climate resilience, and how she…
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Industry & Reform
Labor re-elected in SA
Labor’s re‑election in South Australia brings a broad health agenda, including new hospitals, mental health units, aged care expansion, women’s…
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Industry & Reform
Public hospital funding a ‘missed opportunity’
A new five-year $219.6 billion commitment to state and territory health systems by the Commonwealth Government has been labelled a…
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News
Nurse loses registration for sleeping on the job
A Western Sydney nurse who had been allegedly caught sneaking in naps during night shifts has had her registration cancelled,…
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Industry & Reform
2025 in review: From pay rises to policy wins
2025 was a pivotal year for Australian nurses, marked by significant pay negotiations, expanded prescribing roles, and ethical dilemmas. Nursing…
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Opinion
How to prevent hospitalisations
For too many older people, the supports they need don’t arrive early enough, or in a way that keeps them…
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