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TUH Update: We're Not Letting This Drop

Following the serious patient and staff safety concerns raised through NPAA's TUH survey, we wrote to the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) executive on 3 June demanding urgent answers. The issues were stark: theatre equipment failures, occupational violence, unsafe staffing, bed block, and an executive culture that too many of you described as one that blames frontline staff for systemic failures.

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH LEAVE: Your Body Is Not a Workplace Policy. Here's What We're Doing About It.

Queensland Health introduced Reproductive Health Leave (RHL) in September 2024 with a clear...

Understanding Recognition of Previous Service

As a nurse, if you've ever moved between employers, you'd know that your hours contribute to your...

Nursing and Midwifery Registration Renewal: Late Fees Waived Until 15 June

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has waived late renewal fees for nurses and...

July 2026 Fair Work Commission Pay Rise: What It Means For Nurses & Midwives.

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has handed down its 2026 Annual Wage Review decision, announcing a ...