Category Archives: Nursing Specialty

Finally Some Great News For The Aged Care Sector!

The Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) today congratulated the Gillard Government for injecting $1.2 billion over five years for Australia’s under-resourced aged care workforce as a centrepiece of its landmark overhaul of the aged care sector. ANF Federal Secretary Lee Thomas … Continue reading

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Our Communities’ Mental Wellbeing

The Mental Health Association NSW plays a vital role in the development of initiatives which result in increased community awareness and knowledge of mental health issues. They are holding a forum in western Sydney on mental wellbeing which is open to … Continue reading

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A victory for aged care nurses

The Gillard government delivered its aged care reform package last Friday, which has been well received by the aged care sector. The reforms carry broad implications for all Australians, whether we have ageing parents or grandparents or are getting close … Continue reading

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Help nurses send a message to Wayne Swan!

Nurses, aged care workers and a teacher appear in a GetUp ad urging Wayne Swan to use the next Budget to put money into the public health system, aged care and education rather than into the pockets of billionaires. If … Continue reading

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Quality Aged Care Action Group – “a vehicle to give people a voice about aged care”

After six years of service as president of the Quality Aged Care Action Group (QACAG), Lucille McKenna is optimistic about the future for this “small but vibrant” group. After more than 40 years working in aged care, with the past … Continue reading

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