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COVID-19 Aged Care Update
Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians, Senator Richard Colbeck has written to Aged Care providers to thank them for their efforts during the period of COVID-19 (Read the letter here). However, the ANMF note that the risk of COVID-19 is far from over, this is particularly apparent given the situation in Victoria and NSW. [...]
Changes to JobKeeper and JobSeeker payments announced
Unions, including the ANMF, have been advocating on behalf of members for an extension of both the JobKeeper and JobSeeker payments. This week, the Federal Government announced changes to the payments which see an extension beyond the original 27 September 2020 date. Payments will now be available until 28 March 2021, however, there are some [...]
Vicarious Trauma and Nursing Empathy
Vicarious Trauma and Nursing Empathy COVID-19 appears to be bringing the trauma nurses experience out of the shadows. Instead, words like ‘hero’ are bandied about, but for many, this title doesn’t sit comfortably. For many, our sense of duty, to provide equal healthcare to all that we can, and to extend our [...]
Coronial possibilities: what steps should you take?
Catch up on the latest news and updates from the ANMF. Here you will find information relating to the aged care sector from across the state. If you have been involved in the care of a person who has died unexpectedly while in the care you may be called on to make [...]
Enterprise Agreements Update: Private and Aged Care Sectors
We are frequently updating information regarding enterprise agreements from private and aged care sites across Tasmania so our members can stay informed. Calvary The ANMF are still awaiting a response from the employer regarding the resumption of bargaining. Healthscope The ANMF is still awaiting a response from the employer in relation to [...]
Aged Care: Statewide Updates
The ANMF met with members on Tuesday 30 June 2020, to discuss a proposed change to nursing structure and other matters.