Workforce

Aged care included in report confirming “gender-based undervaluation”

Hundreds of thousands of Australian workers are set to benefit from a historic report, evaluating the legacy of gendered pay…

“Cruel and financially reckless”– another Vic council to axe in-home care services leaving 300 workers in the lurch

The City of Greater Geelong Council has blindsided locals with the sudden announcement that it will be voting to cease…

Do any non-drug treatments help back pain? Here’s what the evidence says

Jason, a 42-year-old father of two, has been battling back pain for weeks. Scrolling through his phone, he sees ad…

Aged care nurses set to earn more from March 1

Registered and enrolled nurses working in aged care will soon be paid more under the Fair Work Commission's (FWC) changes…

$18.4m for clinical placements in aged care

The Albanese government has announced that it will invest $18.4 million to support more nursing students to enter the nation's…

CPD made easy – The experts’ guide to continuing professional development

Nursing is one Australia’s most in-demand professions, despite nurses and midwives already representing over half of the nation’s health workforce.…

Gender pay disparity still rife in nursing

New data has shown that the gender of an Australian nursing graduate has a profound effect on how much they…

Primary care involves more than GPs. A new review shows how patients can better access care

Stephen Duckett, The University of Melbourne Australians today are more likely than previous generations to live with complex and chronic…

Collaborative Arrangement laws abolished, more nurses to work to full scope

Legislation to remove Collaborative Arrangement laws that will allow nurse practitioners and endorsed midwives to work to their full scope…

Albanese pledges fee-free TAFE as election campaign kicks off

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has thrown Labor’s first election pitch at a major campaign rally in Adelaide on Sunday, saying…

1/3 of healthcare workers delay tax return despite looming deadline

Data has revealed that over a third (38%) of health and wellness professionals are yet to file their tax return…

‘National scandal’: Only 1-in-100 rentals are affordable for essential workers

Barely one-in-100 rentals in Australia are affordable for the average nurse, construction worker, early childhood educator or hospitality worker. Anglicare Australia…

Both paid and unpaid carers sacrifice their own wellbeing, data shows

Concerning figures have been released regarding the mental, physical and financial wellbeing of the nation's carers. The Palliative Care Australia…

Govt still ‘going through’ damning menopause report

Health Minister Mark Butler has declined to say how the government intends to respond to a damning report that found…

What to ask after “Are you OK?”

Breaking the stigma around mental illness requires us to make mental health a part of our everyday conversations. Talking about…

All health students should have paid prac, sector says

Placement poverty experienced by students studying clinical allied health sciences is being ignored, Australia's council of allied health deans has said in its response…

Opal HealthCare staff commence industrial action

Staff of Australia's largest for-profit aged care provider Opal HealthCare have voted to take protected industrial action against their employer.…

You Are ACE! ACCPA Excellence Awards celebrates aged care employees

The Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) wants every Australian aged care worker to know that You are ACE! Aged…

Rural Australia delivers quality aged care, despite many homes doing it tough

Michael Woods, University of Technology Sydney and Nicole Sutton, University of Technology Sydney Around half of Australian aged care homes…

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…

We have too few aged care workers to care for older Australians. Why? And what can we do about it?

Hal Swerissen, La Trobe University In a country like Australia, we all expect that when we get old, we’ll be…

$35m for new Cairns TAFE for care and support workers

A $35m investment will be made into a new aged care, disability support and mental health care and support TAFE…

Supply and demand: Nursing shortfall predicted to grow

As Australian nurses grapple with sector wide staff shortages, the Department of Health and Aged Care has revealed that demand…

Violence against healthcare workers increasing

University of Queensland (UQ) research shows violence against healthcare workers is increasing in frequency and severity, not only in Australia…

Tax cuts from July 1: how you’ll benefit

From taxes and minimum wages to energy costs and superannuation, Australia’s financial landscape will change dramatically from July 1. All Australians will…