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Our Communities’ Mental Wellbeing

Posted on April 25, 2012 by NU_admin

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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Ratios under threat!

Posted on April 13, 2012 by NU_admin

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 →

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Defend Ratios: NSW Labor opposes cuts to ratios

Posted on April 4, 2012 by NU_admin

NSW Opposition Leader John Robertson and Shadow Health Minister Dr Andrew McDonald have met with nurses concerned that changes to their award could see minimum staffing levels scrapped and hospital wards left understaffed by nurses and midwives. The O’Farrell Government … Continue reading →

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Unions for Transfusions

Posted on April 2, 2012 by NU_admin

Initiated by the NSWNA and endorsed by Unions NSW, a new blood donation campaign aims to encourage unionists to give blood to meet increased need, especially over Easter. Donors who are union members can join Club Red and register to … Continue reading →

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Is Premier Barry O’Farrell A Hero or a Zero?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by NU_admin

The O’Farrell Government has been in office for 1 year, Next week the papers will be full of all kinds of opinions about the O’Farrell Government’s first year in office. The big end of town have given Barry 8 out … Continue reading →

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