The Albanese government is being called on to give all workers 12 days reproductive leave to cover IVF treatments, severe period pain, menopause, vasectomies and gender transitioning therapies. The powerful Health Services Union (HSU) on Monday began a national campaign for the ...
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Healthcare workers priority in new apartment block
Sydney healthcare workers could be allocated 15 per cent of a new housing development in Crows Nest to combat the lack of affordable housing that is close to hospitals or medical centres. The Hume Place project, by developers Phoenix Property ...
More »Nurses are the solution to overwhelmed emergency departments
With the recent rise of media reports about overwhelmed emergency departments across Australia, calls to the Federal Government have been made to utilise and increase nurses. Hospitals nationwide are struggling to cope with overcrowded emergency departments – resulting in prolonged ...
More »Workforce will determine the fate of aged care: experts
Two aged care experts have said providers creating a better work environment for its staff would fix the majority of the sector's issues. Earlier this month, aged care provider Wesley Mission announced it would close its remaining three facilities after facing difficulties ...
More »Ryan Park commits to workforce despite $7bn budget shortfall
The NSW health minister has said he's 'determined' to boost the healthcare workforce following the discovery of a $7bn state budget deficit, prompting cost reviews. On Monday, NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said Labor inherited the largest debt in the state's ...
More »‘Third world’: furious health workers strike
NSW health care workers took to the streets on Thursday to increase pressure on the state government over pay rises and staffing levels. The Health Services Union (HSU) has made repeated attempts to begin negotiations over a productivity-based pay rise, ...
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