Senior emergency physician Dr. Megan Brooks offers a firsthand, longitudinal account of the systemic pressures facing clinicians and emergency departments in Australia’s public hospitals. Testifying before a parliamentary committee on ambulance ramping and ED overcrowding in South Australia, she reflects on the challenges she has faced throughout her decades-long career, sharing candid insights into the realities of frontline emergency care and working in leadership roles.

Whether you are a Nurse looking for fair pay or an employer wanting to stay competitive, understanding the various pay structures for the Nursing workforce is essential. Explore different pay settings for Nurses working in Australia, including Awards, Enterprise Agreements and employment contracts. With links to key resources, use our tables to check your role classification, base pay rate, and the applicable award or agreement for your state/territory and sector.

The Kangan Institute has unveiled its Health and Community Centre of Excellence in Broadmeadows, Melbourne. The state-of-the-art facility offers hands-on training in nursing, pathology, aged care, and more, featuring interactive classrooms, simulation labs, and immersive theatre with virtual reality learning. Expecting over 1,000 students in 2025, and double by 2026, the facility is part of broader efforts to address national workforce shortages while enhancing local workforce development.