The Australian College of Nursing believes tonight’s Budget had to focus on the key issues facing health care in 2020-21, but while it ramps up funding for priority areas such as COVID, aged care and preventive health, it has missed opportunities to effectively address these challenges. “COVID and aged care have dominated the health agenda…
The Australian College of Nursing welcomes the Australian Government’s expansion of Medicare rebates for telehealth consultations until 31 March 2021 and is calling for Medicare-subsidised telehealth to continue beyond the pandemic. “Medicare-subsidised telehealth has greatly improved flexibility for healthcare consumers enabling better access to care. Telehealth consultations are particularly important in rural and remote areas…
For every one victim of human trafficking and modern slavery in Australia, another four go undetected. Nurses are on the front line and can potentially help identify and protect vulnerable people who are being exploited and harmed. Today the Australian College of Nursing is releasing its Human Trafficking Position Statement in a bid to raise…
The Australian College of Nursing urges the Australian and State governments to prioritise nurse safety in light of World Patient Safety Day and rising COVID-19 deaths among nurses globally. “The safety of Australian nurses is paramount in keeping patients safe,” Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Chief Executive Officer, Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said. “Our…
In a bid to identify and address gaps that are putting nurses and other health care professionals at risk of contracting COVID-19 and other issues associated with the provision of care during the pandemic, the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has established a new online portal where workers can confidentially share concerns. “Our nurses and…
The Australian College of Nursing calls for additional support for nurses working on the front-line and in management in Victoria as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take hold of the state. Victorian nurses are reporting unmatched levels of stress and exhaustion as they continue to work in highly stressful and demanding scenarios. Adjunct Professor Kylie…
Employing additional Registered Nurses in aged care, and training and accrediting all unregulated health care workers (also known as personal care workers) has been demonstrated to provide better quality care for older Australians and could have potentially reduced the spread of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities. “The Australian College of Nursing extends its condolences…
Australia’s Nursing Now lead, the Australian College of Nursing is calling on Finance Minister Mathias Cormann and other G20 finance ministers and central bank governors to demonstrate leadership by putting health at the heart of decision-making when they meet on 18-19 July to discuss the economic fall-out from COVID-19. By building consensus around the urgent…
The nursing profession is in mourning following the tragic death of nurse Karen Gilliland to an alleged act of domestic violence. “Our condolences go out to all those who knew and loved Karen. Our thoughts and prayers are with her children, family members, friends and colleagues,” Australian College of Nursing CEO, Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward…
During National Blood Donor Week, the Australian College of Nursing and CRANAplus is calling for Australia to catch up with other OECD countries who have made it possible for queer, gay and bisexual men to donate blood more than once a year. Under current blood supply protections, there is a 12-month donation deferral period for…