Because We Care - Quality Care for Older Australians
 
The Rudd Government delivered significant gains for aged care nurses and care staff in the May 2010 budget but there is still more to do.


We still have a long way to go - especially when it comes to the goals of closing the aged care wages gap and winning acceptable skills mix ratios.

There is much to celebrate but the campaign continues. Join us and find out more.

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ANF/QACAG report to Productivity Commission - aged care needs overhaul- 30 Aug 2010
In their initial submissions to the Governments Productivity Commission Inquiry 2010 Caring for Older Australians, the ANF and QACAG have recommended an overhaul of the aged care sector, including more funding for nurses. more » Violent resident puts nurses at risk- 28 Aug 2010
Nurses vote 'NO' to Bupa's low pay offer- 4 Aug 2010
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Events
 
NSWNA Aged Care Nurses' Forum- 3 Sept 2010
An Aged Care Nurses Forum conducted by the NSWNA will be held on the 3rd of September 2010. more »
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ANF "Fund Quality Aged Care - More Nurses, Fairer Pay" Campaign Video


Source: www.becausewecare.org.au


ANF "Because We Care" Campaign Video


Source: www.becausewecare.org.au


Because We Care Campaign Visits Canberra:

ANF asks Federal Government to make Budget 2010 the aged care budget.

ANF Media Release, 3rd February 2010

Nurses and Midwives Board New South Wales Guidelines

Supervision by RN's of Medication Administration within Aged Care Facilities Read the Proforma Here

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Campaign resources
View The Campaign Leaflet About The Budget 2010 Outcome
A message from Lee Thomas, ANF Assistant Federal Secretary and how the Budget 2010 delivered $132 million for aged care. more » Join the Quality Aged Care Action Group
Find out more about the Quality Aged Care Action Group (QACAG).  more »
Papers
Quality Aged Care Action Group Submission to 'Caring For Older Australians' Productivity Commission Inquiry 2010
The Quality Aged Care Action Group Inc has sent a submission to the Federal Government's Productivity Commission Inquiry on 'Caring for Older Australians' 2010. more » Because We Care - NSW Factsheet
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How can I help the "Because We Care" Aged Care campaign?
Click here to use add your voice to the future of aged care, sign the petition and tell your story so it can be heard by the Productivity Commission. more »
 
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Visit The ''Because We Care'' Campaign Website
The Australian Nursing Federation "Because We Care" Campaign website.  more »
Join the "Because We Care" Facebook Group
Show your support and join the "Because We Care" aged care campaign Facebook group.  more »
QACAG - The Quality Aged Care Action Group
Find out more about the Quality Aged Care Action Group (QACAG).  more »
 

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