Aged care nurses, alongside public sector nurses, midwives and community supporters, will rally outside Yass District Hospital on Wednesday for safe staffing ratios in aged care.
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NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association (NSWNMA) General Secretary, Brett Holmes, said members were determined to highlight the ongoing staffing crisis and need for urgent aged care reform.
"Aged care must be a focus for all voters this federal election, given the stark differences between the major political party's commitments towards addressing the sector," said Mr Holmes.
"The Morrison government has repeatedly failed to address the widespread issues in aged care and they've dragged their feet on adopting recommendations of the Aged Care Royal Commission.
"Our aged care members have embraced the meaningful reforms put forward by Anthony Albanese and an elected Labor government.
"Fixing aged care must be a priority and we welcome Labor's commitment to ensure at least one registered nurse is on site at all times in residential aged care facilities by 2023; legislated ratios that guarantee 215 care minutes per resident, with 44 minutes provided by a registered nurse; real wage increases for aged care workers, accountability on how federal funding is spent and better food standards.
"Our members recognise what's at stake and agree these changes will address some of the skill mix and staffing issues, as well as help to reduce the pressures put on public hospitals."
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