A recent report on the aged care workforce has shone a mostly positive light on the future of the industry but more work needs to be done to ensure its viability, industry peak bodies have said. The National Institute of ...

Employers have an important role to play in the prevention and response to family violence, an Australian aged care provider has said. Benetas was announced as one of 27 employers to be accredited as a White Ribbon Workplace, bringing the ...

Small changes might be all providers need to make to improve job quality and the care provided in their services. This is the basis of a new toolkit that has been designed to assist aged care providers build sustainable, high-quality ...

Donald Trump stunned the world last year when he beat the most qualified candidate in history, Hillary Clinton. How did he do it? By demonstrating a clear understanding of the values and beliefs of a large number of American people. ...

Nursing and midwives seeking advice about their health and wellbeing now have access to a national dedicated telephone and online service. Launched today, Nurse & Midwife Support (NM Support) provides nurses and midwives with 24/7 access to an experienced team ...

It’s still seen as a taboo topic, even among some health professionals, but recent research has revealed there is a high prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) among female nurses and midwives and it may affect their intention to leave their ...

The Fair Work Commission has decided to reduce Sunday and public holiday penalty rates for people working in the hospitality, retail and fast-food industries, a move condemned by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF). In handing down the decision, ...

A frustrated nurse posts on social media about a matter unrelated to her workplace and is found guilty of misconduct. As an ever-increasing number of nurses embrace social media, they should not forget that the nature and content of their ...