ACRRM welcomes Single Employer Model trial in Victoria

Mater Education is hosting a Diploma of Nursing Webinar on September 3, 2024, from 6 pm to 7 pm. The event will cover studying nursing in Brisbane, Springfield, or Townsville, with insights from expert educators, details on fee-free study opportunities for October 2024, and information on work experience placements. Participants can also learn about the eligibility criteria, application process, and ask questions during a live Q&A. Register here.

Read the AHHA Perspectives Brief for July 2024, highlighting the need for accurate data to address South Australia's oral health workforce challenges, especially in rural areas. It calls for improved AHPRA data collection, tailored training programs, and initiatives to attract and retain talent in regional areas. Enhanced digital infrastructure is also recommended. Read the full article here.

The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) will host the 2024 John Deeble Lecture and Panel Discussion on October 15 at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra. The event will address global health challenges and leadership, featuring speakers like Prof Jonathon Gray and Prof Michael Pervan. Click here to visit the event page for more details or to register.

This article discusses Australia's growing nursing shortage, which threatens to derail federal efforts to improve aged care. Providers are struggling to meet government-mandated daily care minutes due to the lack of nurses, a situation expected to worsen until at least 2035. While the government has increased wages and pledged funds, aged care managers and nursing federations stress the need for higher salaries, better incentives, and workforce reforms to attract and retain nursing staff.