Joanne Enticott, Monash University; Graham Meadows, Monash University, and Sebastian Rosenberg, University of Sydney Australian pride in our universal health system is partly derived from our belief that services should be most available to those who most need them. Logically, ...
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Nurses invited to consult on National Nursing Workforce Strategy
After a lengthy research and engagement process, the draft of Australia's first National Nursing Workforce Strategy is now open for public consultation. The federal and Victorian governments, in collaboration with all states and territories, are seeking feedback from a range ...
More »State-wide strike! NSW public health sector demands 15% pay rise
From Albury to Tweed, NSW public sector nurses and midwives will walk off the job today (10th September) for more than 12 hours, saying they are "fed up with being ignored" by the state government. NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association ...
More »The right to disconnect is coming to Australia. What does this mean for you?
John L. Hopkins, Swinburne University of Technology This month, changes to the Australian Fair Work Act will give workers the formal right to disconnect from all work communication outside their usual work hours. The main driver for introducing “right to ...
More »From banning junk food ads to a sugar tax: with diabetes on the rise, we can’t afford to ignore the evidence any longer
Gary Sacks, Deakin University There are renewed calls for the Australian government to implement a range of measures aimed at improving our diets. These include restrictions on junk food advertising, improvements to food labelling, and a levy on sugary drinks. ...
More »First Nations women are at greater risk of stillbirth. Here’s why – and what we can do about it
Deanna Stuart-Butler, The University of Queensland; Aleena Wojcieszek, The University of Queensland; Sarah Graham, The University of Queensland; Valerie Ah Chee, The University of Queensland, and Vicki Flenady, The University of Queensland Australian national data show First Nations women face ...
More »Scholarships allow general practice nurses to make a bigger difference in patients’ lives
Moranbah registered nurse (RN) Tasmyn Van Leeuwen is passionate about nursing in general practice. It’s the reason she accepted a sponsorship, funded by Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN), for a Graduate Certificate (Primary Healthcare) at the Queensland University of ...
More »Shared-care tech platform helps deliver better chronic condition care
Collinsville registered nurse Grace Paulson says chronic conditions are at the heart of health care due to their lasting impact on people’s health and wellbeing. “Chronic diseases represent two-thirds of all deaths worldwide, and mental health conditions represent a significant ...
More »Transforming nursing handover: Leadership crucial in driving practice change
Laura Chien - PhD Candidate and Research Assistant Institute for Communication in Health Care, Australian National University Nursing handovers are the backbone of ward communication, critical for ensuring seamless continuity of patient care from one shift to the next. Ineffective ...
More »‘Nurses can be at the frontline’ – UniSA certificate in allergy nursing
Over four million Australians are currently affected by allergies and, although precise statistics are not known, medical professionals agree that allergies and rates of anaphylaxis are on the rise. The term 'allergy' covers a number of health issues including, but ...
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