Monthly Archives: January 2012

Aged Care in Crisis

Posted on January 31, 2012 by NU_admin

Nurses and assistants in nursing working in aged care and public health in the Federal electorate of New England have joined together to seek Tony Windsor’s support. By supporting aged care in Budget 2012, Tony Windsor can make a real … Continue reading →

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Tamworth Nurses Get Signatures For More Funding

Posted on January 30, 2012 by NU_admin

The Australian Nursing Federation’s national Because We Care campaign for more resources in the aged-care sector is gathering momentum in Tamworth. The first few hundred signatures to be presented to independent member for New England Tony Windsor were gathered at … Continue reading →

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It’s a Great Time to get into Nursing!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by NU_admin

Nurses in NSW have fought hard for desperately needed nurse-to-patient ratios, which have now been delivered via set nursing hours per patient day. New funding is available for 1,400 more nurses and midwives to join NSW public health over the … Continue reading →

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Migrating nurses – we want your thoughts!

Posted on January 26, 2012 by NU_admin

This survey research is being carried out by the NSW Nurses’ Association in conjunction with Public Services International (PSI), the global federation of public service unions. The research is part of a global project on the international migration of health … Continue reading →

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Jobs must be protected if Australia is to ride out global economic uncertainty!

Posted on January 25, 2012 by NU_admin

Employers must pull out all stops to protect Australian jobs and not take a gunshot approach to addressing global economic challenges, say unions. Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) President Ged Kearney said it was becoming too easy for employers … Continue reading →

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