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Health and Community Services NewsJuly 2005
The ability of health professionals to speak out on patient safety could be seriously compromised by the Howard government’s IR changes according to Queensland nurses. No Good Night for Nurses 18 July 2005Nurses are struggling to remain awake during 36 per cent of shifts, a pilot survey into nurses and fatigue has found. March 2005
Melbourne’s jumping season fell at the first hurdle when Sandown racecourse workers scratched the steeplechase from Wednesday’s card on safety grounds. July 2004
The Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) is turning to leading arts activists for it’s ‘Get Safe Now’ campaign in an effort to combat under reporting of injuries. May 2004
Victoria’s Psychiatric Nurses and Mental Health Professionals are taking industrial action over unsafe staffing levels, claiming mental health services are in "crisis". July 2003
When people think about police and safety the number of hazards that come to mind are numerous. From firearms accidents to violent attacks when going head to head with hardened criminals, few would deny that police are truly on the firing line when it comes to workplace danger. May 2003
Child protection workers employed by the Department of Human Services in Victoria are among a growing legion of public service workers who are suffering stress related symptoms caused by jobs that are high on pressure and low on support. November 2002
Mid West Nurses are calling for action on the major safety issues impacting on their industry as part of a new awareness campaign launched in Orange. [ Current Health and Community Services News | Health and Community Services Archive by Date | Health and Community Services Archive by Subject ]
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