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May- 2016 -4 MayIndustry News
BUDGET: Key measures for nursing
Medicare Benefits Schedule – pause on rebate indexation extended The government will achieve savings of $925.3 million over two years from July 1,…
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Jan- 2016 -12 JanuaryClinical Practice
The not-so-dirty dozen
Twelve professionals from various fields are helping to lead a project with the potential to generate a clean, cost-effective solution…
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Dec- 2015 -14 DecemberIndustry News
Nurses may quit if penalty rates go
Four out of five nurses would consider abandoning the profession if existing penalty rates applying to wages were axed, a…
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Nov- 2015 -23 NovemberIndustry News
Social media: worth a thousand precautions
There are myriad safety and privacy concerns to consider as the explosion of pictures on social media continues. By Kirra…
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5 NovemberIndustry News
Patients hurt by govt health plan: inquiry
State governments and health experts have come out swinging against the federal government's plan to slash public hospital funding. The…
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3 NovemberIndustry News
Quarantine health from GST: ANMF
Nurses have called on the government to rule out any move that would result in the GST being extended to…
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Oct- 2015 -16 OctoberIndustry News
Nurse’s calm in a storm recognised with Nurse of Year award
An aged-care nurse who spearheaded efforts to ensure the safety and care of her residents during severe storms that lashed…
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12 OctoberIndustry News
RDNS to serve up healthy food with Beer
Aged-care residents are set to be among the “tens of thousands” of beneficiaries of a new partnership between the Royal District…
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8 OctoberIndustry News
Aged-care minister accused of dismissing pay concerns
The ANMF has added to recent pressure on Health and Aged Care Minister Sussan Ley to address pay and staffing…
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Sep- 2015 -21 SeptemberIndustry News
Turnbull must rethink approach to aged care: ANMF
The newly minted Turnbull ministry has already come under fire for not including a designated minister for ageing or aged…
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Aug- 2015 -24 AugustIndustry News
Respect, preserve identity of people in palliative care: expert
An international expert is urging greater emphasis on carers and health professionals reinforcing the identity of individuals with limiting or…
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21 AugustIndustry News
Nurses slam ‘callous’ NT health minister
Nurses angrily rejected comments from the NT health minister, after he argued last week that valuable research dollars were being…
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19 AugustClinical Practice
Mother’s height linked to pregnancy length
Shorter mothers have genes that increase their chances of giving birth to smaller or prematurely born babies, research has shown.…
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18 AugustClinical Practice
Three’s a blessing
A multiple birth brings excitement, anxiety and ultimately happiness to a pediatric hospital in Afghanistan. By Ally Moebus With nervous…
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18 AugustPolicy & Reform
ANMF doesn’t accept visa
Union says current work programs need to change because they’re taking jobs from Australians and exploiting migrant workers. By Amie…
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11 AugustIndustry News
Tough duty makes it hard for nurses to model good health
Shiftwork, long hours and family commitments have been identified by a Queensland researcher as the key barriers preventing nurses from being…
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Jul- 2015 -21 JulyClinical Practice
Dementia disease burden outstrips trial activity
A review has found there is far less clinical trial activity related to dementia than researchers expected, given the condition’s…
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15 JulyIndustry News
Hike in allergy reactions for kids, 5-14
The number of Australians hospitalised with severe life-threatening allergic reactions has increased by 50 per cent between 2005 and 2012.…
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Jun- 2015 -30 JuneIndustry News
Nurses, midwives say TPP will weaken health systems
Nurses have penned an open letter to trade ministers and government leaders warning about a range of detrimental effects on Australia’s…
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24 JuneIndustry News
Workforce needs its own care plan
The emotional labour of nursing takes a toll; a concerted effort to limit its effects is essential to the future…
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9 JuneClinical Practice
Two countries, one goal: overseas placements succeed
Overseas placements develop leadership skills and make worldwide improvements real. By Justine Roberts In my childhood, I was inspired by…
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May- 2015 -26 MayIndustry News
The everyday fight against Ebola
An Australian RN describes in detail the daily routines, procedures and precautions for nurses in Sierra Leone caring for patients…
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26 MayIndustry News
Cost & effect
Australia lacks informed, consistent processes for policymakers allocating public funds to health services. By Elizabeth Martin Rationing in the healthcare…
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13 MayIndustry News
BUDGET: confusion, disappointment for nurse leaders
Nursing leaders have expressed frustration, confusion and disappointment following last night’s federal Budget, which ANMF assistant federal secretary Annie Butler…
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12 MayIndustry News
International Nurses Day a healthy reminder
The tireless hard work and contributions of nurses to health systems and communities across the globe are being highlighted today…
