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Federation University Historical CollectionBadge - Numismatics, Nichol, Ballarat College of Advanced Education: Nursing Badge, c1984, c1984
... Ballarat College of Advanced Education: Nursing Badge, c1984...badge...nursing...Enamel badge for the Ballarat College of Advanced Education Nursing Badge. The badge is red, blue, white and gold, and featurest the stars of the southern cross...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields Ballarat College of Advanced Education logo heraldic device badge nursing numismatics Enamel badge for the Ballarat College of Advanced Education Nursing Badge. ...Enamel badge for the Ballarat College of Advanced Education Nursing Badge. The badge is red, blue, white and gold, and featurest the stars of the southern crossballarat college of advanced education, logo, heraldic device, badge, nursing, numismatics -
Monash Health Historical CollectionsBadge, Sister Mary Thomas General Nursing Badge, 1940
... Sister Mary Thomas General Nursing Badge...QVMH General Nursing Badge...Monash Health Historical Collections 246 Clayton Road Clayton melbourne belonging to Sister Mary Thomas see QP18.01.19 Pro feminis a feminis QVMH General Nursing Badge Sister Mary Thomas General Nursing Badge Badge ...belonging to Sister Mary Thomas see QP18.01.19QVMH General Nursing BadgePro feminis a feminis -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchServiette Holder with Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps. Badge
... Serviette Holder with Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps. Badge...It was formed in February 1951 from the Royal Australian Army Nursing Service. A Corps Badge was introduced in 1951 with the motto Pro Humanitate (for Humanity). ...Chromed metal Serviette Ring (with Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps. Badge)... Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps. Badge...Badge) Serviette Holder with Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps. Badge ...The Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps (RAANC) is a Corps of the Australian Army. It was formed in February 1951 from the Royal Australian Army Nursing Service. A Corps Badge was introduced in 1951 with the motto Pro Humanitate (for Humanity). It embraces the values of compassion and service to others, reflecting the care and dedication provided to the wounded and sick. Approval for the Corps flag was granted on 7 February 1958. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Australian_Army_Nursing_CorpsChromed metal Serviette Ring (with Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps. Badge) Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps. Badgeranc, nursing corps.australian army nursing service -
Federation University Historical CollectionNumismatics, Ballarat College of Advanced Education Nursing Badge
... Ballarat College of Advanced Education Nursing Badge...This badge was given to the first groups of graduates from the Ballarat College of Advanced Education Diploma of Nursing. ...A number of enamel badges relating to Nursing at Ballarat College of Advanced Education....Ballarat College of Advanced Education Nursing Badge Numismatics ...This badge was given to the first groups of graduates from the Ballarat College of Advanced Education Diploma of Nursing. Ballarat College of Advanced Education is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia. A number of enamel badges relating to Nursing at Ballarat College of Advanced Education.ballarat college of advanced education, diploma of nursing, nursing, numismatics, badges -
Federation University Historical CollectionNumismatics, Ballarat College of Advanced Education Nursing Badge
... Ballarat College of Advanced Education Nursing Badge...An enamel badges relating to Nursing at Ballarat College of Advanced Education featuring the logo based on the Southern Cross....Ballarat College of Advanced Education Nursing Badge Numismatics Nichol ...Ballarat College of Advanced Education is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia. An enamel badges relating to Nursing at Ballarat College of Advanced Education featuring the logo based on the Southern Cross.ballarat college of advanced education, diploma of nursing, nursing, numismatics, badges -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBadge, Alfred Hospital Cardiac Nursing Badge, unknown
... Alfred Hospital Cardiac Nursing Badge ...Oval badge with white border and red Maltese cross on a dark blue background in the middle with gilt border, back and metal catch. On the white border are the word 'Alfred Hospital Cardiac Nursing'...On the white border are the word 'Alfred Hospital Cardiac Nursing' Alfred Hospital Cardiac Nursing Badge Badge Badge ...badge awarded to nurses on completion of Intensive Care course at the Alfred HospitalOf significance to the AHNL as some members would have received this badgeOval badge with white border and red Maltese cross on a dark blue background in the middle with gilt border, back and metal catch. On the white border are the word 'Alfred Hospital Cardiac Nursing'alfred hospital, nursing, critical care nursing, intensive care nursing -
South West HealthcarePsychiatric Nursing Badge, Nurse Badges
... Psychiatric Nursing Badge...Nurse Badges Psychiatric Nursing Badge ...Metal brooch with pin fastener.Face: "PSYCHIATRIC NURSING"nurse badges, psychiatric nursing, mental health service -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation'Ask me! I'm a nurse' nursing badge, Unknown
... 'Ask me! I'm a nurse' nursing badge...'Ask me! I'm a nurse' nursing badge ...Circular red plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with white text 'Ask me! I'm a Nurse'.nursing, nurses, badges, buttons, pins, advocacy -
Heidelberg Repatriation HospitalBadge - Nursing Aide Badge, Swann and Hudson, c. 1950
... Nursing Aide Badge...Repatriation General Hospital Nursing Aide Badge. Silver enamel oval-shapped badge with blue ribbon top with Australian Coat of Arms in centre. ...Rear fastening and small safety chain. Badge Nursing Aide Badge Swann and Hudson ...Repatriation General Hospital Nursing Aide Badge. Silver enamel oval-shapped badge with blue ribbon top with Australian Coat of Arms in centre. Rear fastening and small safety chain.Red bar reads: Nursing Aiderepatriation commission logo, staff, nursing -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Uniform, Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps badge
... Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps badge...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast RAANC Military Badge Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps - Dro Humanitate Metal badge - red fabric insert backing - oval shape - crown at top and scroll at bottom - lamp design in centre Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps badge Uniform Uniform ...Metal badge - red fabric insert backing - oval shape - crown at top and scroll at bottom - lamp design in centreRoyal Australian Army Nursing Corps - Dro Humanitateraanc, military badge -
South West HealthcareRegistered Nursing Aide Badge, Nurse Badges
... Registered Nursing Aide Badge...Nurse Badges Registered Nursing Aide Badge ...Metal and enamel brooch with pin fastener.Reverse: "R.N.A", "17037" Face: "RNA" "IN HELPING WE SERVE IN SERVING WE HELP" "REGISTERED NURSING AIDE"nurse badges, registered nursing aide -
Clunes MuseumMedal - NURSING SERVICE BADGE, P. J. KING
... NURSING SERVICE BADGE...BADGE BELONGED TO S/NURSE D. COUNDON OF THE AUSTRALIAN NURSING SERVICE A.I.F. 1914 - 1918 WAR; AN AUNT OF MISS MARY COUNDON OF CLUNES....AUSTRALIA'S APPRECIATION BADGE, ROUND, GOLD WITH ROYAL BLUE, RED AND WHITE ENAMELLED DESIGN. Medal NURSING SERVICE BADGE P. ...BADGE BELONGED TO S/NURSE D. COUNDON OF THE AUSTRALIAN NURSING SERVICE A.I.F. 1914 - 1918 WAR; AN AUNT OF MISS MARY COUNDON OF CLUNES.BADGE, ROUND, GOLD WITH ROYAL BLUE, RED AND WHITE ENAMELLED DESIGN.ON REVERSE SIDE:- P.J. KING 695 9CT. AUSTRALIA'S APPRECIATIONlocal history, numismatic, badges, medals & badges -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationAustralian Nursing Federation campaign badge, [1990s-2000s?]
... Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge...Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) badge promoting Enrolled Nurses (also known as Division 2 Nurses, ENs). ...badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Button printed with 'A.N.F. [Australian Nursing...Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge ...Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) badge promoting Enrolled Nurses (also known as Division 2 Nurses, ENs). ENs are registered health practitioners who have completed, at a minimum, a diploma qualification in order to practice. ENs typically work under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse to provide support and care for patients in a range of healthcare settings. This badge was possibly distributed to ANF EN members attending the 1999 Annual ANF Division 2 Conference that focused on pathways to the future for this group of nurses. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation became the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) in 1989, and then became the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation in 2013, further suggesting this badge is from the 1990s or early 2000s.Circular green and purple badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Button printed with 'A.N.F. [Australian Nursing Federation] securing a future for Enrolled Nurses'.nursing, enrolled nurses, division 2 nurses, nurses, badges, buttons, pins, trade unions, labour history, patient care, australian nursing federation, victoria -
Stawell Historical Society IncMemorabilia - Badge
... Women’s Hospital Melbourne Nursing Badges. Jean Hughes – Wood...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Stawell Women’s Hospital Melbourne Nursing Badges. Jean Hughes – Wood Memorabilia Badge ...Women’s Hospital Melbourne Nursing Badges. Jean Hughes – Woodstawell -
Stawell Historical Society IncMemorabilia - Badge
... Women’s Hospital Melbourne Nursing Badges. Jean Hughes – Wood...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Stawell Women’s Hospital Melbourne Nursing Badges. Jean Hughes – Wood Memorabilia Badge ...Women’s Hospital Melbourne Nursing Badges. Jean Hughes – Woodstawell -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationAustralian Nursing Federation campaign badge, [2004-2008?]
... Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge...Badge printed with 'nurse patient ratios: HERE TO STAY!' and the Australian Nursing Federation logo....Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge ...Distributed to Australian Nursing Federation members during bargaining for public sector nurse to patient ratios. During this period ratios were secured as part of bargaining negotiations between unions and employer groups. After decades of campaigning from the ANF, ratios were legislated for the public sector in Victoria with the passing of the Safe Patient Care (Nurse to Patient and Midwife to Patient) Bill in 2015.Circular red, white and blue plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with 'nurse patient ratios: HERE TO STAY!' and the Australian Nursing Federation logo.nursing, ratios, workforce, staffing, nurses, unionism, badges, buttons, pins, campaigning, trade unions, labour history, safe patient care (nurse to patient and midwife to patient ratios) act 2015 -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationRoyal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge, [1986?]
... Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge...The Royal Australian Nursing Federation (RANF) became the Australian Nursing Federation in 1989, suggesting that this button is from the late 1980s. Similar to the badges worn in this photo [https://stories.anmfvic.asn.au/86strike/media/2560-1440-landscape-sec2-contentb-hr_logwf7a.jpg] from 1986 (see individual on the far right)....Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge ...Distributed to nurses during campaigning for improved wages and working conditions in the 1980s, possibly during the historic 1986 Victorian 50-day nurses strike. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation (RANF) became the Australian Nursing Federation in 1989, suggesting that this button is from the late 1980s. Similar to the badges worn in this photo [https://stories.anmfvic.asn.au/86strike/media/2560-1440-landscape-sec2-contentb-hr_logwf7a.jpg] from 1986 (see individual on the far right).Circular white and blue plastic button. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Button printed with 'KEEP NURSES NURSING - Improve Nurses' Conditions' and 'R.A.N.F. [Royal Australian Nursing Federation] Vic. [Victorian] Branch'.nursing, industrial action, strike action, unionism, badges, nurses, buttons, pins, campaigning, trade unions, labour history -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationAustralian Nursing Federation campaign badge, [1990s-2000s?]
... Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge...The Royal Australian Nursing Federation became the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) in 1989, and then became the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation in 2013, suggesting this badge is from the 1990s or early 2000s....Badge printed with 'NURSES Too Good to Lose' and the ANF [Australian Nursing Federation] logo....Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge ...Button distributed to and worn by Australian Nursing Federation members. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation became the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) in 1989, and then became the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation in 2013, suggesting this badge is from the 1990s or early 2000s.Circular white and blue plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with 'NURSES Too Good to Lose' and the ANF [Australian Nursing Federation] logo.nurses, unionism, badges, buttons, pins, trade unions, labour history, australian nursing federation, staffing, workforce -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationCustomised Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge, [1986?]
... Customised Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge...The Royal Australian Nursing Federation (RANF) became the Australian Nursing Federation in 1989, suggesting that this button is from the late 1980s. Similar to the badges worn in this photo [https://stories.anmfvic.asn.au/86strike/media/2560-1440-landscape-sec2-contentb-hr_logwf7a.jpg] from 1986 (see individual on the far right). ...Badge printed with 'Don't ask me, I'm a Grade 1 nurse' and 'R.A.N.F. [Royal Australian Nursing Federation] Vic. ...Customised Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge ...Distributed to nurses during campaigning for improved wages and working conditions in the 1980s, possibly during the historic 1986 Victorian 50-day nurses strike. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation (RANF) became the Australian Nursing Federation in 1989, suggesting that this button is from the late 1980s. Similar to the badges worn in this photo [https://stories.anmfvic.asn.au/86strike/media/2560-1440-landscape-sec2-contentb-hr_logwf7a.jpg] from 1986 (see individual on the far right). (Unknown) former owner of badge has written a 'DE' and 'd' with black permanent marker on the badge to spell 'Don't ask me, I'm a degraded nurse'.Circular white and blue plastic badge, customised with black permanent marker. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with 'Don't ask me, I'm a Grade 1 nurse' and 'R.A.N.F. [Royal Australian Nursing Federation] Vic. [Victorian] Branch'.Former owner of badge has written a 'DE' and 'd' with black permanent marker on the badge to spell 'Don't ask me, I'm a degraded nurse'.nursing, industrial action, nurses, strike action, unionism, badges, buttons, pins, campaigning, 1986 victorian nurses strike, trade unions, labour history -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationRoyal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge, [1986?]
... Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge...The Royal Australian Nursing Federation (RANF) became the Australian Nursing Federation in 1989, suggesting that this button is from the late 1980s. Similar to the badges worn in this photo [https://stories.anmfvic.asn.au/86strike/media/2560-1440-landscape-sec2-contentb-hr_logwf7a.jpg] from 1986 (see individual on the far right)....Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge ...Distributed to nurses during campaigning for improved wages and working conditions in the 1980s, possibly during the historic 1986 Victorian 50-day nurses strike. The title for a 'Grade 1' nurse is now a 'Division 1' or (more commonly) 'Registered Nurse'. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation (RANF) became the Australian Nursing Federation in 1989, suggesting that this button is from the late 1980s. Similar to the badges worn in this photo [https://stories.anmfvic.asn.au/86strike/media/2560-1440-landscape-sec2-contentb-hr_logwf7a.jpg] from 1986 (see individual on the far right).Circular blue and white plastic button. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Button printed with 'Don't ask me, I'm a Grade 1 nurse' and 'R.A.N.F. [Royal Australian Nursing Federation] Vic. [Victorian] Branch'.nursing, industrial action, nurses, strike action, unionism, badges, buttons, pins, campaigning, 1986 victorian nurses strike, trade unions, labour history -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationMidwives Action Group/Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge, [1980s]
... Midwives Action Group/Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge...The Royal Australian Nursing Federation (RANF) became the Australian Nursing Federation in 1989, suggesting that this badge is from the late 1980s....Badge printed with 'MIDWIVES ACTION GROUP', 'MIDWIVES MAKE IT A LABOUR OF LOVE' and 'R.A.N.F. [Royal Australian Nursing Federation] Vic. ...Midwives Action Group/Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge ...Created and distributed by the Midwives Action Group, a Special Interest Group of the Royal Australian Nursing Federation (now the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation). The phrase on the badge, 'midwives make it a labour of love' is drawing attention to the inadequate working conditions and wages that the Royal Australian Nursing Federation was campaigning to improve. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation (RANF) became the Australian Nursing Federation in 1989, suggesting that this badge is from the late 1980s.Circular blue and white plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with 'MIDWIVES ACTION GROUP', 'MIDWIVES MAKE IT A LABOUR OF LOVE' and 'R.A.N.F. [Royal Australian Nursing Federation] Vic. [Victorian] Branch'.midwives, midwifery, nurses, nursing, midwives action group, royal australian nursing federation, trade unions, unionism, labour history -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationAustralian Nursing Federation campaign badge, [1990s-2000s?]
... Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge...The Royal Australian Nursing Federation became the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) in 1989, and then became the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation in 2013, suggesting this badge is from the 1990s or early 2000s. ...Badge printed with 'I'm Taking a Stand for Patient Care' and the ANF [Australian Nursing Federation] logo....Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge ...Button distributed to and worn by Australian Nursing Federation members. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation became the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) in 1989, and then became the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation in 2013, suggesting this badge is from the 1990s or early 2000s. The logo appears to be that of the federal ANF, rather than a particular state branch.Circular white and blue plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with 'I'm Taking a Stand for Patient Care' and the ANF [Australian Nursing Federation] logo.nurses, unionism, badges, buttons, pins, trade unions, labour history, australian nursing federation, staffing, workforce, patient care -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationRoyal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge, [1980s?]
... Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge...Badge printed with an illustration of patients, a triangle design and with the words 'PROFESSIONAL', 'PRACTICE', 'STANDARDS', 'CARE' and 'R.A.N.F. [Royal Australian Nursing...Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge ...Distributed to nurses during campaigning for improved wages and working conditions in the 1980s. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation (RANF) became the Australian Nursing Federation in 1989, suggesting that this button is from the late 1980s.Circular black and white plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with an illustration of patients, a triangle design and with the words 'PROFESSIONAL', 'PRACTICE', 'STANDARDS', 'CARE' and 'R.A.N.F. [Royal Australian Nursing Federation]'.nursing, nurses, unionism, royal australian nursing federation, badges, buttons, pins, campaigning, lobbying, trade unions, labour history -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationRoyal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge, [1986?]
... Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge...The Royal Australian Nursing Federation (RANF) became the Australian Nursing Federation in 1989, suggesting that this button is from the late 1980s. Similar to the badges worn in this photo [https://stories.anmfvic.asn.au/86strike/media/2560-1440-landscape-sec2-contentb-hr_logwf7a.jpg] from 1986 (see individual on the far right)....Badge printed with 'Don't ask me, I'm a Grade 1 nurse' and 'R.A.N.F. [Royal Australian Nursing Federation] Vic. ...Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge ...Distributed to nurses during campaigning for improved wages and working conditions in the 1980s, possibly during the historic 1986 Victorian 50-day nurses strike. The title for a 'Grade 1' nurse is now a 'Division 1' or (more commonly) 'Registered Nurse'. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation (RANF) became the Australian Nursing Federation in 1989, suggesting that this button is from the late 1980s. Similar to the badges worn in this photo [https://stories.anmfvic.asn.au/86strike/media/2560-1440-landscape-sec2-contentb-hr_logwf7a.jpg] from 1986 (see individual on the far right).Circular white and blue plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with 'Don't ask me, I'm a Grade 1 nurse' and 'R.A.N.F. [Royal Australian Nursing Federation] Vic. [Victorian] Branch'.nursing, nurses, industrial action, strike action, unionism, badges, buttons, pins, campaigning, 1986 victorian nurses strike, trade unions, labour history, royal australian nursing federation -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationRoyal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge, [1986?]
... Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge...Nursing Federation from May 1986 to 1989. Renowned for her leadership during the historic 1986 Victorian 50-day nurses strike, she later became a barrister, primarily representing underprivileged clients. This badge...Badge printed with 'Irene Bolger's Nurses Liberation Front'. Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge ...Distributed to nurses during campaigning for improved wages and working conditions in the 1980s, probably during the historic 1986 Victorian 50-day nurses strike. Irene Bolger was elected Secretary of the Victorian Branch of the Royal Australian Nursing Federation from May 1986 to 1989. Renowned for her leadership during the historic 1986 Victorian 50-day nurses strike, she later became a barrister, primarily representing underprivileged clients. This badge was likely worn by members supporting Bolger's militant and divisive position on the strike.Round white and red plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with 'Irene Bolger's Nurses Liberation Front'.nurse, nursing, nurses, industrial action, irene bolger, strike action, unionism, badges, buttons, pins, campaigns, campaigning, trade unions, labour history, 1986 victorian nurses strike, royal australian nursing federation -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationRoyal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge, [1986?]
... Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge...The text on the button, 'I SUPPORT R.A.N.F.' suggests that this badge was also distributed to members of the union movement and broader public to build community support for industrial action taken by nurses. The Royal Australian Nursing...Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge ...Distributed to nurses during campaigning for improved wages and working conditions in the 1980s, possibly during the historic 1986 Victorian 50-day nurses strike. The text on the button, 'I SUPPORT R.A.N.F.' suggests that this badge was also distributed to members of the union movement and broader public to build community support for industrial action taken by nurses. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation (RANF) became the Australian Nursing Federation in 1989, suggesting that this button is from the late 1980s.Circular red and white plastic button. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Button printed with 'I SUPPORT R.A.N.F. [Royal Australian Nursing Federation]' and 'R.A.N.F. Vic. [Victoria]'.nursing, nurses, industrial action, strike action, community, unionism, trade unions, badges, buttons, pins, campaigning, 1986 victorian nurses strike, labour history, royal australian nursing federation -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationRoyal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge, [1986?]
... Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge...Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge ...Distributed to nurses during campaigning for improved wages and working conditions in the 1980s, probably during the historic 1986 Victorian 50-day nurses strike. The 'White' in 'WHITE LIES' refers to David Ronald White, who was a state M.P. and the Victorian Minister for Health from 1985-1989. David White regularly featured in Branch newsletters around the time of the strike, and was regularly portrayed as a magician, skilled in 'white magic' that made 'nurses wages disappear'. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation (RANF) became the Australian Nursing Federation in 1989, suggesting that this button is from the late 1980s.Circular blue and white plastic button. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Button printed with 'WHITE LIES = WAGE CASUALTIES' and 'R.A.N.F. [Royal Australian Nursing Federation] Vic. [Victoria]'.nursing, nurses, industrial action, strike action, unionism, david white, health minister, badges, victoria, buttons, pins, campaigning, protest, trade unions, labour history -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationRoyal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge, [1980s?]
... Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge...Badge printed with 'R.A.N.F. [Royal Australian Nursing Federation]' and 'Vic. ...Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge ...Distributed to nurses during campaigning for improved workloads and wages in the 1980s, possibly during the historic 1986 Victorian 50-day nurses strike. During the 1970s and 1980s, the state of Victoria had an acute nursing shortage, and patient workloads were unsafe. Throughout the 1980s, Victorian nurses took drastic industrial action to improve wages and conditions, culminating in the historic 50-day strike in 1986. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation (RANF) became the Australian Nursing Federation in 1989, suggesting that this button is from the late 1980s.Circular white and blue plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with 'R.A.N.F. [Royal Australian Nursing Federation]' and 'Vic. [Victorian] Branch', as well as the text 'Overworked Nurses = Undercared Patients'.nursing, nurses, industrial action, strike action, unionism, badges, buttons, pins, campaigning, 1986 victorian nurses strike, trade unions, labour history, royal australian nursing federation, victoria, 1980s -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationAustralian Nursing Federation campaign badge, 1995
... Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge...Badge used during Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) campaigning in 1994-1995. ...Badge printed with 'PROTECT NATION RATES' and 'NURSES WORTH EVERY CENT OF 8%'. Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge ...Badge used during Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) campaigning in 1994-1995. The September 1994 ANF Victorian Branch newsletter, On The Record (OTR), includes an article reporting on the Branch's pursuit of a 8% wage increase for members. In this article, Belinda Morieson, Vic. Branch Secretary stated “this claim is fair and responsible. We are not asking for any more than to have our national professional pay rates respected”. The campaign continued into 1995. The April 1995 issue of OTR had an article titled, “[then Victorian Premier Jeff] Kennett Must Act on Nurses 8% Pay Claim”. It states, “the claim for an eight per cent wage increase is moving forward following the success of the industrial action taken by ANF members across the state”. A picture of this badge is included in the article. The ‘Nurses: Worth Every Cent of 8%’ campaign appeared to draw to a close between July 1995 and the end of 1995. An article from the August 1995 OTR entitled “Your 8%: Slow, But Moving” details the proceedings of the ANF’s claim. This historical information places the date of the badge's production and circulation as 1995.Circular red, white and blue plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with 'PROTECT NATION RATES' and 'NURSES WORTH EVERY CENT OF 8%'.nursing, wages, nurses, unionism, trade unions, campaigning, labour history, 1990s, australian nursing federation, buttons, badges, pins -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationRoyal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge, [1986?]
... Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge...The badge's message aims to inform the public that highly experienced and skilled nurses are leaving the profession due to inadequate wages and poor working conditions. The Royal Australian Nursing...Badge printed with 'I used to be a Charge Nurse' and 'R.A.N.F. [Royal Australian Nursing Federation] Vic. ...Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge ...Distributed to nurses during campaigning for improved wages and working conditions in the 1980s, possibly during the historic 1986 Victorian 50-day nurses strike. 'Charge Nurse' refers to a Nurse Manager, and is less commonly used in Australia presently (it is still widely used in North America). The badge's message aims to inform the public that highly experienced and skilled nurses are leaving the profession due to inadequate wages and poor working conditions. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation (RANF) became the Australian Nursing Federation in 1989, suggesting that this button is from the late 1980s. Similar to the badges worn in this photo [https://stories.anmfvic.asn.au/86strike/media/2560-1440-landscape-sec2-contentb-hr_logwf7a.jpg] from 1986 (see individual on the far right).Circular white and blue plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with 'I used to be a Charge Nurse' and 'R.A.N.F. [Royal Australian Nursing Federation] Vic. [Victorian] Branch'.nursing, nurses, industrial action, strike action, unionism, trade unions, badges, buttons, pins, campaigning, 1986 victorian nurses strike, labour history, royal australian nursing federation, victoria, australia
