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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
Posted in Because We Care, Nursing - Aged Care
Tagged aged care, AINs, because we care, nurses, Nursing - Aged Care
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Dermatitis – an occupational hazard
Healthcare workers are, unsurprisingly, one of the main groups who suffer from occupational contact dermatitis (OCD), according to a major report recently released by Safe Work Australia. OCD is the most common occupationally-caused skin disease and one of the most common … Continue reading
Posted in Employment issues, Nurse health
Tagged dermatitis, nurses, nursing, nursing issues, workplace injury
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Financial Transactions Tax campaign
The NSW Nurses Association’s (NSWNA) campaign for a Financial Transactions Tax (FTT) will continue this week, with NSWNA assistant secretary Judith Kiejda attending international public services and nursing union meetings in Geneva for further discussions on the proposed tax. In … Continue reading
Three in every 10 Australians affected by alcohol-fuelled violence
A national poll shows that more than three in every 10 Australians has been affected by alcohol-fuelled violence. The research results show that alcohol-fuelled violence is a national problem that can no longer be ignored, according to the Last Drinks … Continue reading
Posted in Issues and Challenges
Tagged australia national health system, australia nursing, NSWNA
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10,000 reasons to sign, only 2000 names to go…
The NSW Health Minister recently announced 60 scholarships to cover the $10,000 cost of the only accredited re-entry program for those who want to return to nursing but who don’t meet the new recency of practice requirement that has been … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Employment issues, Re-entry
Tagged accreditation, petition, re-entry, recency of practice, scholarships
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Threat to workers compensation!
The O’Farrell Government has threatened further attacks on workers’ rights through workers compensation benefits for those injured at work. Nursing is still a very hands-on, physical job in many areas and nurses are still getting significant injuries so any changes … Continue reading
Ratios under threat!
The State Government’s plan for a comprehensive attack on the working conditions of nurses is becoming clearer. Last Year the O’Farrell Government passed laws that capped the wage increases of public health nurses at 2.5% and rendered the NSW Industrial … Continue reading
Facebook and your employer
Facebook’s chief privacy officer has spoken out against the growing trend in the US of employers asking for employees’ – or potential employees’ – Facebook passwords. And the giant social media company has indicated that they are ready to take action … Continue reading
Posted in Employment issues, Issues and Challenges
Tagged employers, facebook, privacy
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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
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
