Comedian peter_berner says these figures are a reminder to the public that violence against health staff happens regularly. pmlive
In the 17-18 financial year, 5514 acts of aggression towards Queensland Health staff occurred, a 50 per cent rise from figures collected two years earlier.
Comedian Peter Berner says these figures are a reminder to the public that violence against health staff happens regularly and may help sway public opinion when the wages debate is brought up for public health workers.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Delays 'unacceptable' at Queensland hospital emergency departments, expert warnsQueensland Health confirms 314 patients attended the Logan Hospital on Monday — the highest number ever recorded — as patients reveal unacceptable delays waiting for treatment at some Queensland hospitals.
Read more »
Rural Aussie town lobbies for more mental health services after suicidesCommunity members in the central Queensland town of Emerald are calling on the Federal Government to add more mental health services in the area after an increasing rate of youth suicides.
Read more »
Health insurers battle public hospitals over $1b a year cash grabHospital patients are getting caught in a battle between public hospitals and private health insurers over who should pay for their treatment.
Read more »
Health pay stoush escalates as union likens Minister's threats to Melbourne waterfront disputeTasmania's public sector wage dispute is reaching a tipping point, with the Health Minister threatening to dock hospital workers' pay and bring in contract labour when industrial action escalates.
Read more »
Gold Coast stonemason who became the face of national health crisis diesDoctors fear the disease could be the “next asbestos” after identifying a sudden spike in the number of stonemasons diagnosed with the condition. 9News
Read more »
Qld university stands by health studies done by devotees of 'dangerous cult'A top Australian university will not force the retraction of studies into the health benefits of a group that a jury found makes false claims about healing, despite its own medical researchers failing to disclose they are devotees.
Read more »
New Zealand prepares for major measles outbreak with free vaccinationsNew Zealand's South Island health authorities are preparing for a major measles vaccination drive.
Read more »
Mosquito-borne Barmah Forest virus outbreak hits TasmaniaA mosquito-borne virus outbreak has Tasmanian health authorities moving to try to contain its spread.
Read more »
Why the debate between vegans and meat-eaters is pointlessTrying to suggest there is a perfect solution is naive because no approach is completely harmless or available to everyone and no argument is bulletproof. | COMMENT
Read more »
Thieves steal flower pot containing remains of miscarried babyA grieving family is begging for thieves to return a stolen flower pot containing the remains of a miscarried baby. 9News
Read more »