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ANMF condemns aged care providers for reclassifying lif...
July 5, 2024
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) said the tactic being used by some aged care providers to reclassify lifestyle staff as Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) in a bid to…
10 days ago
Workplace News
Study reveals high cost of workplace injuries and disea...
A recent study from Monash University has revealed the staggering…
11 days ago
Aged Care
ANMF welcomes pay rise dates for aged care workers, but...
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has welcomed the…
11 days ago
Aged Care
Most aged care homes are falling short of minimum care...
New analysis has revealed many Australian aged care residents are…
13 days ago
Education
Thinking about postgraduate studies? Study online and c...
With a range of programs to choose from and Commonwealth…
18 days ago
Life
Lodging a tax return in 2024: everything you need to kn...
Tax time might not be your favourite time of year,…
18 days ago
Professional Issues
Education
Thinking about postgraduate studies? Study online and c...
June 27, 2024
With a range of programs to choose from and Commonwealth supported place for selected offerings, you can now enhance your career flexibly and with confidence thanks to a combination of…
18 days ago
Public Health
Evidence: 15% pay rise for nurses and midwives is possi...
June 24, 2024
As the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) continues pay and conditions talks, a new report has revealed how the state government can afford a…
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Aged Care
ANMF condemns aged care providers for reclassifying lif...
July 5, 2024
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) said the tactic being used by some aged care providers to reclassify lifestyle staff as Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) in a bid to…
10 days ago
Aged Care
ANMF welcomes pay rise dates for aged care workers, but...
July 4, 2024
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has welcomed the certainty of a final wage outcome for aged care workers, but has expressed its concern…
Workplace Issues
Workplace News
Study reveals high cost of workplace injuries and disea...
July 4, 2024
A recent study from Monash University has revealed the staggering economic impact of workplace injuries and illnesses in Australia, from the perspective of time lost from work. The landmark study,…
11 days ago
Unions
Victoria secures fair pay deal, now it’s NSW turn
June 27, 2024
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has called on the NSW government to step up and pay public sector nurses and midwives what they’re…
Professional Perspectives
Professional Perspectives: Non practicising registratio...
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Member Stories
New electorate to be named after nurse Vivian Bullwinke...
June 18, 2024
The Australian Electoral Commission has proposed a new federal electorate in Western Australia be named after Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel. The proposal, if accepted, would mark the first time a…
27 days ago
Member Stories
The midwife who inspired my career change
June 7, 2024
In September 2003 at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, I gave birth to my second baby following a far from great experience with my first birth.…
Member Stories
Respect us, before it’s too late
Member Stories
Volunteering on a Log of Claims Committee
Life
Work
Common super myths busted
July 4, 2024
For many of us, the world of superannuation can be a confusing one. But it doesn’t need to be. HESTA has busted the most common super myths to help keep…
11 days ago
Work
Let’s talk record keeping
June 27, 2024
Just like that, tax time is here so it’s time to start digging out those receipts! Or, if you used the ATO’s myDeductions tool, all…
Editorial
Editorial
And we’re off!
June 7, 2024
The rollout of ratios has started with EDs at Liverpool and Royal North Shore Hospitals in the vanguard and recruitment for the new positions under way. It has been a lengthy process as we have methodically worked our way through the detail but, finally, we are starting to see our…
8 days ago
Editorial
Working for better pay on multiple fronts
April 11, 2024
Pay has been lagging behind the soaring cost of living. It’s time to fix this. Love for the job can’t pay the bills and we need to speak up and talk about what we are worth. It is very good news that the Fair Work Commission has topped up the…
Editorial
A foundation but more to do
The rollout of ratios is complex and at every step we will need to be…
Editorial
Serious health reform is not negotiable
We must ensure the State government delivers the funding necessary to fulfill its promises on…
Editorial
A voice for change
Annual conference was a time to celebrate the magnificent wins of the past year but…