Monthly Archives: September 2011

Survey of Mature-Age Workers in Aged Care

Posted on September 30, 2011 by NU_admin

A research project is currently underway on the experiences of women aged 45+ who are carers or nurses in the Australian aged care sector. You are invited to participate in this project by completing an online survey, which can be … Continue reading →

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Video: Rally to protest Barry O’Farrell’s IR laws! did you attend?

Posted on September 30, 2011 by NU_admin

A video by NSWNA member Frances Usherwood of public secotr workers rallying at The Domain in Sydney to protest Barry O’Farrell’s IR laws that will affect their pay and conditions. Did you attend the rally? You can watch the video … Continue reading →

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Should Nurses take a stand on issues such as gay marriage?

Posted on September 29, 2011 by NU_admin

This letter by retired nurse and life member of the NSWNA Charles Linsell was published in the August issue of The Lamp. What followed were several strongly worded letters by members who were of the opinion that the Association should … Continue reading →

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New Work Agency Must Address Nurse Shortage

Posted on September 28, 2011 by NU_admin

The new National Workforce and Productivity Agency will provide a pathway to help address Australia’s critical shortage of nurses. Minister for Training and Skills, Senator Chris Evans, has announced that the workforce agency will open ahead of schedule in an … Continue reading →

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Australia needs a new approach to asylum seekers and refugees

Posted on September 27, 2011 by NU_admin

On September 20th, a resolution by the NSWNA Committee of Delegates was carried which supports a statement by ACOSS – Australian Council of Social Serices, to end the offshore processing of asylum seekers. Following last week’s historic High Court ruling … Continue reading →

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