Category Archives: Nursing – Mental Health

Extended Closing Date – Bob Fenwick Memorial Mentoring Grants Program

Posted on December 7, 2011 by NU_admin

The closing date has been extended to - Friday 16th December 2011. We are seeking expressions of interest from mental health nurses who wish to further their professional and career goals by undertaking an innovative work experience program under the guidance … Continue reading →

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REMINDER: Bob Fenwick Memorial Mentoring Grants Program 2011/12

Posted on November 29, 2011 by NU_admin

Bob Fenwick was a mental health nurse tragically killed in a work-related incident at Bloomfield Hospital, Orange NSW, in January 2011. The Bob Fenwick Memorial Mentoring Grants Program 2011/12 has been developed to recognise Bob’s long service to mental health … Continue reading →

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Safer Staffing Levels at Coffs Harbour Mental Health Services Achieved!

Posted on November 14, 2011 by NU_admin

A campaign of bed closures has delivered a major breakthrough for safer staffing levels in the Coffs Harbour Mental Health Services. During a hearing in the NSW Industrial Commission, management guaranteed to roster eight nurses on morning and afternoon shifts … Continue reading →

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Mental health the big winner!

Posted on June 16, 2011 by NU_admin

Mental health was the big winner in this year’s Federal Budget, with a $1.5 billion boost to mental health services. NSWNA Assistant General Secretary Judith Kiejda said: ‘After years of neglect, this is a serious commitment by the Gillard Government … Continue reading →

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Redirection of funds may hinder mental health initiatives.

Posted on May 19, 2011 by NU_admin

The Australian Psychological Society (APS), the largest professional association for psychologists in Australia, welcomes the Gillard Government’s new investments in mental health in the Federal Budget but is concerned that crucial funds are being redirected from the Better Access initiative, … Continue reading →

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