Updates on the Australian Aged Care workforce in 2022
Through the years, Australian healthcare and aged care has encountered many challenges and has undergone multiple changes. Whether it be funding, policies, or emergency responses,
25% wage increase for aged care workers commences
Today, the Hearing for the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation’s (ANMF) and Health Services Union’s (HSU) landmark applications for a 25% wage increase to award
Strike by NSW midwives and nurses over pay takes place
Thousands of nurses and midwives across NSW are on strike today and many have marched to Parliament in Sydney as part of the 24-hour action.
NSW nurses and midwives defy strike ban and walk off the job
Thousands of nurses and midwives are defying a strike ban to walk off the job this morning in New South Wales, with fears of resulting
Rural health trainees get a taste of life on Coffs Harbour
Hundreds of students studying to be doctors, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals head to Coffs Harbour every year for part of their training, consequentially
Registered nurses in rural aged care given new value-based payment
The number of registered nurses in remote and rural aged care will be increased and strengthened under a new payment aimed at rewarding clinical skills
Tips for Nurses on mental well being
For all nurses, mental health is an important topic. There’s plenty of facts and guidance for the ancient saying “You can’t pour from an empty
Loneliness alters your brain’s social network
Social media sites aren’t the only things that keep track of your social network — your brain does, too. But loneliness alters how the brain
OPINION: Suddenly, I’m not ‘just a nurse’
Lauren Bailey has a background in sociology and public health, and currently works in acute care as a front-line registered nurse. Lauren: As we enter into
On Nursing Leadership: Building innovation and resilience in times of crisis
Nurse leaders are faced with a spread of challenges each day, including managing resources, advanced planning, and goal setting, collaborating with other hospital and community
Nurses nurture NSW Health’s digital transformation
News from NSW eHealth: International Nurses Day is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the 50,000+ nurses who play a critical supporting role in caring for patients across NSW Health,
Career Paths in Nursing: So you want to be a nurse? Here are your options
Nursing is as much of a personal mission as it is a career path. More so than any other reason, many become interested in this
