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Health and Community Services News

July 2005

    Free Pass for Death Doctors  18 July 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 2005

    Nurses are struggling to remain awake during 36 per cent of shifts, a pilot survey into nurses and fatigue has found.

March 2005

    Steeple Takes a Tumble  14 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

    "Sexiest Man" Plays it Safe  08 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

    Psych Nurses Seek Safety  06 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

    Safety Police In Full Force   08 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

    Public Servants In Stress Front Line   26 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

    Nurses Care For Themselves Too  19 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.

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