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Flu vaccination by May 1 in aged care or no working or visiting Aged care workers are reminded they must have their influenza vaccination by May 1 to work in or visit an aged care facility. Read more
Members urged to sign open letter on COVID-19 ANMFSA members are urged to sign an open letter to the Federal and State Governments supporting the immediate introduction of maximal measures to contain the transmission of COVID-19. Read more
Talks sought with private hospitals ANMFSA is seeking talks with private hospitals on how the looming suspension of semi-urgent elective surgeries may impact staff. Read more
Temporary suspension of all semi-urgent elective surgery All elective surgery (outside urgent electives) will be postponed from tonight (25 March). Read more
Deadline for aged care submissions extended to 30 June 2020 The deadline for submissions to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will be extended by two months to 30 June 2020. Read more
Training to help nurses re-enter health workforce The Australian Government will provide funding for registered nurses to undertake online education to enable them to re-enter the clinical workforce and assist with the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Additional health staff required SA Health has launched recruitment to a central casual workforce pool that can be used to supply staff during the pandemic. Read more
Petition: COVID19 paid special leave for all nurses, midwives and personal care workers We are urging the State and Federal Governments to guarantee an additional 15 days of paid special COVID-19 leave for all nurses, midwives and personal care workers, to align with SA public sector provisions for permanent staff outlined in their rece Read more
COVID-19 - Update 25 March ANMF (SA Branch) met with SA Health on 24 March to discuss the current situation. Read more
Registered Nurses apply now! A reminder for Registered Nurses interested in working in the Mental Health field. The Mental Health pathway program is delivered by ANMEC and provides nurses the opportunity to either complete the three modules for CPD only, or by successfully compl Read more
Digital Mental Health The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is seeking public consultation on its draft National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health (NSQDMH) Standards. Read more
Stillbirth action plan Members are welcome to participate in the Australian Government Department of Health’s public consultation on the draft National Stillbirth Action and Implementation Plan. Read more

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