Review: English language and criminal history
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is participating in public consultation on a review of the common criminal history and English language skills registration standards that has been launched by the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme). The NMBA is inviting feedback from the community and health practitioners. The English language skills registration […]
Concern over repeal and delay of Super measures
Industry Super Australia (ISA) today expressed concern regarding the linking of the repeal of the Low Income Super Contribution (LISC) and the delay in increasing the Super Guarantee to 12%, as part of the Government’s repeal of the Mineral Resources Rent Tax. We are at a point in time when Australians are recognising that we […]
Nepean Blue Mountains LHD Bushfire Relief Trust Fund
The Nepean Blue Mountains LHD has set up a Bushfire Relief Trust Fund for staff who have lost homes or suffered bushfire damage. This is their announcement of the fund: ‘The great spirit of our staff and your support for each other is evident as some staff are already thinking about how they can support […]
National review on pregnancy discrimination
The Australian Human Rights Commission is conducting a national review of discrimination in relation to pregnancy at work and return to work after parental leave. The Commission views this as an ongoing issue and the review will look at the nature, prevalence and consequences of such discrimination. The Commission receives a significant number of complaints in this […]
Bushfires – useful information
We extend our sympathy and support to those members who have lost their homes or been affected by the bushfires. The NSW Rural Fire Service has a collection of factsheets on responses to bushfires, including Prepare. Act. Survive., What to wear during a bushfire and more. Asbestos NSW Police have issued a warning concerning asbestos […]
Bushfire emergency information
Our thoughts are with members caught up in the current bushfire emergency in NSW. Useful information: Rural Fire Service current fire danger map Current fires and incidents Live traffic information The Dob a tosser hotline – if you see smokers who are irresponsible about putting out their cigarette butts: 1 300 1555.
Stockton Centre – stop the games
The MP for Wallsend Sonia Hornery will demand answers from the state Government on the future of the Stockton Centre, with its residents, their families and its employees caught up in a cruel game of uncertainty. Ms Hornery will ask the Minister for Disability Services in Parliament to either confirm or deny whether the Stockton Centre […]
Enrolled nurses forum
The NSWNMA enrolled nurses’ forum is on Friday 25 October at 50 O’Dea Avenue Waterloo. This is an opportunity for enrolled nurses to network with colleagues, share experiences and hear from a range of speakers. Go to our Education Calendar to find a flyer with more details and a registration form. For further information, contact […]
Petition in support of Queensland nurses and midwives
At the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) National Biennial Conference this Thursday-Friday 17-18 October 2013 in Brisbane, a rally will be held. Members and supporters of the ANMF from around Australia will march to Parliament and present a petition calling on the Newman LNP government to immediately cease its vicious cuts to jobs and […]
