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Federation University Historical CollectionBook - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat College of Advanced Education: Scrapbook of newspaper cutting, Book 20; February 1987 to May 1987
... ...royal australian nurses' federation...The cuttings cover the period from 23 February 1987 to 21 May 1987. . employment advertisements application for enrolment outline of courses ballarat college of advanced education bcae health and safety jim goulding australian academy of hypnotic science community officer hamlet has wide appeal paul tolton as hamlet pottery work chosen for melbourne exhibition tax hits enrolments call to scrap fees colleges oppose fees john sharpham next bcae head arts mean tourist dollars courses professionally recognised janet rubin theatre expert exercise to music mike whitesideand secret tunnel joint showing of local artista rick calvert civil engineering sino-australian relations enrolments new orchestra ready for first night adrian thomas bso concert a success paul tolton the lost generation john sharrock david lance - winemaker degrees herald future karen bibby engineering medal jack's final degree ceremony 'full tertiary fees' college will give nurses 'merited new status' mathews defends library $2m cut rodney brown wins geology award royal australian nurses' federation irene bolger - secretary education changes stayers and sprinters compared koji hoashi - ceramics paul mason community arts officer "barefoot in the park" Book with green cover, front. ...Newspaper cuttings relating to Ballarat College of Advanced Education. These are from various newspapers and include The Age, Ballarat Courier, The Australian, The Herald. The cuttings cover the period from 23 February 1987 to 21 May 1987. . Book with green cover, front. Spiral bound.employment advertisements, application for enrolment, outline of courses, ballarat college of advanced education, bcae, health and safety, jim goulding, australian academy of hypnotic science, community officer, hamlet has wide appeal, paul tolton as hamlet, pottery work chosen for melbourne exhibition, tax hits enrolments, call to scrap fees, colleges oppose fees, john sharpham next bcae head, arts mean tourist dollars, courses professionally recognised, janet rubin theatre expert, exercise to music, mike whitesideand secret tunnel, joint showing of local artista, rick calvert civil engineering, sino-australian relations, enrolments, new orchestra ready for first night, adrian thomas, bso concert a success, paul tolton, the lost generation, john sharrock, david lance - winemaker, degrees herald future, karen bibby engineering medal, jack's final degree ceremony, 'full tertiary fees', college will give nurses 'merited new status', mathews defends library $2m cut, rodney brown wins geology award, royal australian nurses' federation, irene bolger - secretary, education changes, stayers and sprinters compared, koji hoashi - ceramics, paul mason community arts officer, "barefoot in the park" -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBooklet - Illustrated Booklet, Ruth Fincher, Maternal and Child Health Nurses memories of their experience during the 1986/1987 Victorian Nurses' Strike, 2025
... In the last three months of 1986 nurses in Victoria who were members of the Royal Australian Nurses Federation (RANF), Victorian Branch. ...In the last three months of 1986 nurses in Victoria who were members of the Royal Australian Nurses Federation (RANF), Victorian Branch. ...This document was based on a meeting held in 2004, where 10 former Matenal and Child Health (MCH) Nurses shared their experiences of the 1986 Victorian nurses strikeIllustrared document with white cover and black print. On the front cover is a coloured photograph of children and parents at Frankston Maternal & Child Health Childrens Week 'picnic in the park' ar George Pentland Gardens, 1991non-fictionThis document was based on a meeting held in 2004, where 10 former Matenal and Child Health (MCH) Nurses shared their experiences of the 1986 Victorian nurses strikeindustrial action victoria, 1986 victorian nurses strike, industrial action nurses, maternal and child health nurses, infant welfare sisters -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationRoyal Australian Nursing Federation student nurse pin, [1980s?]
... Pin given to, and worn by, student nurse members of the Royal Australian Nursing Federation (R.A.N.F.). ...[Royal Australian Nursing Federation], 'STUDENT NURSE UNIT', and the acronym 'SNU' in the shape of Australia....[Royal Australian Nursing Federation], 'STUDENT NURSE UNIT', and the acronym 'SNU' in the shape of Australia. ...Pin given to, and worn by, student nurse members of the Royal Australian Nursing Federation (R.A.N.F.). This badge is likely from a period when nursing education was moving from hospital-based training to tertiary settings. A 2013 report from the Federal Department of Health provides this following overview of nursing education: "during the mid-1980s, nursing education commenced a period of change from being hospital-based to being conducted in tertiary settings, with practical clinical experience components. By 1993, all registered nursing students in Australia were entering the profession via the university education pathway". The Royal Australian Nursing Federation (RANF) became the Australian Nursing Federation in 1989, suggesting that this button is from the 1980s.Oval-shaped green, red and gold pin. pin printed with 'R.A.N.F.' [Royal Australian Nursing Federation], 'STUDENT NURSE UNIT', and the acronym 'SNU' in the shape of Australia.nursing, nurses, students, education, badges, pins, nursing history, royal australian nursing federation -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook - Report, "Celebrating 120 Years of Nursing Education" 1888-2008 - Ballarat Base Hospital (Health Services), 2008, c2008
... The University of Ballarat is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia. nursing ballarat base hospital florence nightingale shirley ogden shirley falkinder de neeve robert pinnock ballarat district hospital royal trained nurses' association salaries off duty ours centenary anniversary florence nightingale committee australia margaret stevens nursing targets ballarat health services matron shirley ogden Pink covered display book with inserts relating to the history of nursing education in Ballarat. ...The University of Ballarat is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia.Pink covered display book with inserts relating to the history of nursing education in Ballarat. nursing, ballarat base hospital, florence nightingale, shirley ogden, shirley falkinder, de neeve, robert pinnock, ballarat district hospital, royal trained nurses' association, salaries, off duty ours, centenary, anniversary, florence nightingale committee australia, margaret stevens, nursing targets, ballarat health services, matron shirley ogden -
Federation University Historical CollectionCostume, Ball & Welch Ltd, Nurses cape, 1) 1945-65?, .2) 1975-1988
... nurses cape was made before 1970 as Ball & Welch Ltd was bought out in 1970. .2) RANF was between 1971-1988. In October 1975 the Royal Victorian College of Nurses amalgamated with the RANF Employees' Section and became the new Royal Australian Nursing Federation. ...nurses cape was made before 1970 as Ball & Welch Ltd was bought out in 1970. .2) RANF was between 1971-1988. In October 1975 the Royal Victorian College of Nurses amalgamated with the RANF Employees' Section and became the new Royal Australian Nursing Federation. nursing alfred hospital student nurse cape woollen cape royal australian nursing federation ranf badge ball and welch costume textiles Badge - Student Nurse Unit R.A.N.F. .1) Machine stitched light blue pure wool cape with stitched down shoulder epaulettes. ....1) These capes were worn by student nurses when going on and off duty, when called to see the Matron or senior nurse (but never worn on duty). They were made of unlined woollen fabric and were wrist length and worn by Alfred Hospital student nurses until 1992.This nurses cape was made before 1970 as Ball & Welch Ltd was bought out in 1970. .2) RANF was between 1971-1988. In October 1975 the Royal Victorian College of Nurses amalgamated with the RANF Employees' Section and became the new Royal Australian Nursing Federation. .1) Machine stitched light blue pure wool cape with stitched down shoulder epaulettes. Around the neckline is stitched cotton bias binding which is hemmed by hand. Hook and eye fastening. .2) Badge pinned to left hand front Badge - Student Nurse Unit R.A.N.F.nursing, alfred hospital, student nurse cape, woollen cape, royal australian nursing federation, ranf, badge, ball and welch, costume, textiles -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionDocument - Organization List, Alfred Hospital, Some nursing organizations in Australia through which nurses benefit, [ca.1960's]
... Information provided to student nurses at the Alfred Hospital in the 1960's, providing information about various Australian nursing organizations and their histor Insight into nursing organizations in Australia in the 1960's Royal Australian Nursing Federation Royal Victorian College of Nursing the Victorian Nursing Council The College of Nursing Australia National Florence Nightingale Committee of Australia National Nursing Education Division Florence Nightingale Centenary Fund The Centaur War Nurses Memorial Trust The Nurses' Memorial Centre The Clive Steele Memorial Library Holes at top left where staples have been removed Black print on off-white paper. ...Information provided to student nurses at the Alfred Hospital in the 1960's, providing information about various Australian nursing organizations and their historInsight into nursing organizations in Australia in the 1960'sBlack print on off-white paper. Holes at top left where staples have been removedroyal australian nursing federation, royal victorian college of nursing, the victorian nursing council, the college of nursing australia, national florence nightingale committee of australia, national nursing education division, florence nightingale centenary fund, the centaur war nurses memorial trust, the nurses' memorial centre, the clive steele memorial library -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionDocument - Scale of fees, Royal Victorian College of Nursing, Scale of fees, as adopted by the Royal Victorian College of Nursing [ca. late 1940's], for private nurses, [ca. late 1940's
... A six day working week totalling 60 hours for nuses in private practice is also specified Insight into private nursing practice in the 1940's Nursing Private Nursing Nurses pay rates - Victoria Royal Victorioan College of nursing Australian Nursing Federation. ...Document dating from the late 1940's when some nurses worked as private practicioners. The list outlines weekly rates for various types of nursing care. A six day working week totalling 60 hours for nuses in private practice is also specifiedInsight into private nursing practice in the 1940'sOne piece of paper has been folded in half to create four pages. Black print on cream background. Previous catalogue number handwritten [black ink], partially on a white sticker. at top right of first page. The account on the back page has been filled in [black ink] At the top of the page are dates relating to the donor's nursing training at the Alfred Hospitalnursing, private nursing, nurses pay rates - victoria, royal victorioan college of nursing, australian nursing federation. victorian branch-history -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionDocument - Scale of fees, Royal Victorian Trained Nurses' Association, Scale of fees, as adopted by the Royal Victorian College of Nursing [ca. 1920's], for private nurses (photocopy), [ca.1920's
... The list outlines weekly rates for various types of nursing care, and the rates for preparing and assisting in a major operation in a private house Insight into private nursing practice in the 1920's Nursing Private Nursing Nurses pay rates - Victoria Australian Nursing Federation. Victorian Branch-History Royal Victorian Trained Nurses 'Association Previous catalogue number handwritten [black ink] on a white sticker. at top right Single sheet of white paperwith black print. ...Document dating from the late 1920's when some nurses worked as private practicioners. The list outlines weekly rates for various types of nursing care, and the rates for preparing and assisting in a major operation in a private houseInsight into private nursing practice in the 1920'sSingle sheet of white paperwith black print. Fees on right hand side, and account on left, with details originally handwritten paper has been folded in half to create four pages. Black print on cream background. Previous catalogue number handwritten [black ink] on a white sticker. at top right nursing, private nursing, nurses pay rates - victoria, australian nursing federation. victorian branch-history, royal victorian trained nurses 'association -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated book, Richard Trembath et al, All Care and Responsibility: a History of Nursing in Victoria 1850-1934, 1987
... Australia, Victorian Branch, and funded by the Nurse's Memorial Centre. Of significance to the AHNL as it an important history of the development of the nursing profession in Victoria, including many references to the Alfred Hospital. Royal Australian Nursing Federation ...Commencing with the rudimentary nursing arrangements of the mid 19th century Victoria, this book examines the gradual introduction of new concepts of nursing the sick and revolutionary approaches to the organisation of the nascent profession.Illustrated hardcover book with dustjacket. Book has a maroon cover with abbreviated title, authors names and illustration of a nurse in gold print on spine. Dust jacket is pink with white panels at top and bottom. Title is printed in maroon and black ink on front top panel, and authors names printed in blue ink on bottom front panel. Four portrait sketches of various nurses in small white ovals appear on the pink area of both front and back covers. Abbreviated title and authors names are printed in black ink on spine, along with coloured illustration of nurse.non-fictionCommencing with the rudimentary nursing arrangements of the mid 19th century Victoria, this book examines the gradual introduction of new concepts of nursing the sick and revolutionary approaches to the organisation of the nascent profession.royal australian nursing federation-victorian branch-history, nursing education-victoria-history, nurses-victoria-history -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated book, Judith Bessant et al, The Growth of a Profession: Nursing in Victoria 1930s-1980s, 1991
... Nurses - Victoria-History Nursing-Victoria-History Royal Victorian College of Nursing Royal Australian Nursing Federation-Victorian Branch-History This book is about nurses and nursing in Victoria from the 1930s until the 1980's. ...This book is about nurses and nursing in Victoria from the 1930s until the 1980's. It traces the difficult steps that the nursing profession has made towards forging its identity within medicine, improving wages and conditions and the transferring of nurse education into the tertiary sector. The book culminates with the nurses' strike of 1986.Illustrated book. Front cover, within a light grey border, has part of title and authors names printed in white on a green background, also on this background are illustrations of nurses' caps in graduating colour shades of green to white. Between the title and authors names is a light pink square offset on a larger dark pink rectangle. On this square the rest of the title is printed in black ink. Abbreviated title, authors and publishers name are printed in black ink on a grey background. On the back cover are printed a synopsis of the book, authors details and publishers name on a grey rectangular background, with a green border.non-fictionThis book is about nurses and nursing in Victoria from the 1930s until the 1980's. It traces the difficult steps that the nursing profession has made towards forging its identity within medicine, improving wages and conditions and the transferring of nurse education into the tertiary sector. The book culminates with the nurses' strike of 1986.nurses - victoria-history, nursing-victoria-history, royal victorian college of nursing, royal australian nursing federation-victorian branch-history -
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne ArchivesCertificate - An Australian Nursing Federation Certificate of Registration for Kathleen Philomena Wheeler in June, 1928
... nurse training at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. It is signed by the President and Secretary of the ANF, the President of the Royal Victorian Trained Nurses Association and Nurse Kathleen Philomena Wheeler. Kathleen P. Wheeler St Vincent's Hospital Nurse Training. Australian Nursing Federation ...The certificate of registration number 4540 is for Miss Wheeler who completed her nurse training at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. It is signed by the President and Secretary of the ANF, the President of the Royal Victorian Trained Nurses Association and Nurse Kathleen Philomena Wheeler. kathleen p. wheeler, st vincent's hospital nurse training., australian nursing federation, the royal victorian trained nurses association. -
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne ArchivesLetter - Reference and letter of introduction from a former patient of Margaret Slattery, Mr J.A. Stevenson circa 1954
... Sister Margaret Slattery, St Vincent's Hospital Trained Nurse and Royal Melbourne Hospital Midwife, was to work in America under an exchange agreement between the Australian Nursing Federation and the American Trained Nurses' Association in 1954. ...Sister Margaret Slattery, St Vincent's Hospital Trained Nurse and Royal Melbourne Hospital Midwife, was to work in America under an exchange agreement between the Australian Nursing Federation and the American Trained Nurses' Association in 1954. ...Sister Margaret Slattery, St Vincent's Hospital Trained Nurse and Royal Melbourne Hospital Midwife, was to work in America under an exchange agreement between the Australian Nursing Federation and the American Trained Nurses' Association in 1954. Mr J.A. Stevenson was the author of the reference and letter. Signed in ink by J.A.Stevenson.margaret slattery, the australian nurses federation, the american trained nurses' association., nursing exchange arrangement, j.a. stevenson -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated book, Richard Trembath et al, All Care and Responsibility: a History of Nursing in Victoria 1850-1934, 1987
... Australia, Victorian Branch, and funded by the Nurse's Memorial Centre. Of significance to the AHNL as it an important history of the development of the nursing profession in Victoria, including many references to the Alfred Hospital. Royal Australian Nursing Federation ...Commencing with the rudimentary nursing arrangements of the mid 19th century Victoria, this book examines the gradual introduction of new concepts of nursing the sick and revolutionary approaches to the organisation of the nascent profession.Illustrated hardcover book with dustjacket. Book has a maroon cover with abbreviated title, authors names and illustration of a nurse in gold print on spine. Dust jacket is pink with white panels at top and bottom. Title is printed in maroon and black ink on front top panel, and authors names printed in blue ink on bottom front panel. Four portrait sketches of various nurses in small white ovals appear on the pink area of both front and back covers. Abbreviated title and authors names are printed in black ink on spine, along with coloured illustration of nurse.non-fictionCommencing with the rudimentary nursing arrangements of the mid 19th century Victoria, this book examines the gradual introduction of new concepts of nursing the sick and revolutionary approaches to the organisation of the nascent profession.royal australian nursing federation-victorian branch-history, nursing education-victoria-history, nurses-victoria-history -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionMagazine - Illustrated magazine, Jenny Dyason, Snippets - Official journal of the operating room nurses group of the Royal Australian Nursing Federation (Vic branch)J, 1979
... Front cover has title [white print] the journal logo - angled scissors [light green print] and a black and white photograph of 4 surgical instruments [towel clips] Snippets - Official journal of the operating room nurses group of the Royal Australian Nursing Federation (Vic branch)J Magazine Illustrated magazine Jenny Dyason Central Publicity ...Magazine containing articles and advertisements of interest to operating room nurses including article titled 'untimely death in the age of entitlement'Illustrated magazine with blue cover. Front cover has title [white print] the journal logo - angled scissors [light green print] and a black and white photograph of 4 surgical instruments [towel clips]non-fictionMagazine containing articles and advertisements of interest to operating room nurses including article titled 'untimely death in the age of entitlement'perioperative nursing, operating room nurses-victoria-history -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBooklet - Thesis, Marilyn Richardson, Endeavour and conflict - commitment to change: the Victorian nurses' strike, 1986, 1993
... It documents an important time in the nursing profession in Victoria Of significicance to the AHNL as this book documents an important time in nursing history in Victoria Nursing Industrial Action Victoria 1986 Nurses' Stike Victoris Royal Australian Nursing Federation At top right of front cover there is a small rectangular sticker on which the previous catalogue number is handwritten [black ink] There is also a white business card with black print giving the author's details Booklet with protective plastic over blue card covers and black comb-binding. ...This thesis was sumitted in patial requirements for the degree of Master of Educational Studies by the author. It documents an important time in the nursing profession in VictoriaOf significicance to the AHNL as this book documents an important time in nursing history in VictoriaBooklet with protective plastic over blue card covers and black comb-binding. At top right of front cover there is a small rectangular sticker on which the previous catalogue number is handwritten [black ink] There is also a white business card with black print giving the author's detailsnursing, industrial action victoria, 1986 nurses' stike victoris, royal australian nursing federation -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationRoyal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge, [1986?]
... 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. ...Button printed with 'KEEP NURSES NURSING - Improve Nurses' Conditions' and 'R.A.N.F. [Royal Australian Nursing Federation] Vic. ...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. ...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 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. nurses unionism badges buttons pins trade unions labour history australian nursing federation staffing workforce Circular white and blue plastic 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?]
... 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. ...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'....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. ...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?]
... 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. ...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'....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. ...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 FederationAustralian Nursing Federation aged care campaign badge, 2006
... Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) members. The ANF has been campaigning for more funding and qualified nurses to improve the quality of aged care for the past several decades, and continues to do so. The 'Aged care nurses worth more not less' campaign was run throughout 2005-2006 during private aged care enterprise bargaining negotiations. Claims focused on unsafe staffing levels and an inadequate skill mix of registered and unregistered staff. The Royal...Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) members. The ANF has been campaigning for more funding and qualified nurses to improve the quality of aged care for the past several decades, and continues to do so. The 'Aged care nurses worth more not less' campaign was run throughout 2005-2006 during private aged care enterprise bargaining negotiations. Claims focused on unsafe staffing levels and an inadequate skill mix of registered and unregistered staff. The Royal ...Button distributed to and worn by Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) members. The ANF has been campaigning for more funding and qualified nurses to improve the quality of aged care for the past several decades, and continues to do so. The 'Aged care nurses worth more not less' campaign was run throughout 2005-2006 during private aged care enterprise bargaining negotiations. Claims focused on unsafe staffing levels and an inadequate skill mix of registered and unregistered staff. 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 pink and black plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with 'Aged care WORTH MORE NOT LESS' and the ANF [Australian Nursing Federation] logo. 'NOT LESS' is underlined.nursing, nurses, unionism, aged care, lobbying, funding, badges, buttons, pins, trade unions, labour history, staffing, workforce, patient care -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationAustralian Nursing Federation keyring, [1989-1995?]
... Australian Nursing Federation, given/sold to union members and staff. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation became the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) in 1989, and phone numbers in Melbourne changed from the 7 digit format to an 8 digit format in May 1995, suggesting this keyring is from the early 1990s. nursing australian nursing federation lobbying nurses victoria unions trade unions labour history Plastic and paper are both discoloured. ...Merchandise from the Australian Nursing Federation, given/sold to union members and staff. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation became the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) in 1989, and phone numbers in Melbourne changed from the 7 digit format to an 8 digit format in May 1995, suggesting this keyring is from the early 1990s.Square plastic keyring. Keyring is printed on both sides, with the ANF [Australian Nursing Federation] logo on one side and 'ANF ... Maximising the influence of nurses.' on the other, as well as phone and fax numbers for the Victorian Branch.Plastic and paper are both discoloured. Text is slightly faded.nursing, australian nursing federation, lobbying, nurses, victoria, unions, trade unions, labour history -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationMidwives Action Group/Royal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge, [1980s]
... 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. midwives midwifery nurses ...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 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. nurses ...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?]
... 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....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. nursing nurses unionism royal australian nursing federation badges buttons pins campaigning lobbying trade unions labour history Circular black and white plastic 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?]
... 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. ...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'....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. ...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?]
... nurses strike. Irene Bolger was elected Secretary of the Victorian Branch of the Royal Australian Nursing Federation from May 1986 to 1989. ...nurses strike. Irene Bolger was elected Secretary of the Victorian Branch of the Royal Australian Nursing Federation from May 1986 to 1989. ...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 FederationAustralian Nursing Federation Victorian Branch delegate pin, [1990s-2000s?]
... Australian Nursing Federation (ANF). Job representatives, or 'job reps', represent nurses and midwives and the union in the workplace. They provide information and advice on employee rights and conditions and referrals to the ANF when appropriate. The Royal...Australian Nursing Federation (ANF). Job representatives, or 'job reps', represent nurses and midwives and the union in the workplace. They provide information and advice on employee rights and conditions and referrals to the ANF when appropriate. The Royal ...Pin awarded to, and worn by, union delegates/job representatives of the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF). Job representatives, or 'job reps', represent nurses and midwives and the union in the workplace. They provide information and advice on employee rights and conditions and referrals to the ANF when appropriate. 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 pin is from the 1990s or early 2000s.Red, black and gold pin in the shape of the state of Victoria, Australia. Printed with 'ANF AUSTRALIAN NURSING FEDERATION REPRESENTATIVE'.nursing, nurses, unionism, unions, trade unions, union delegates, badges, pins, labour history -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationRoyal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge, [1986?]
... 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....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. nursing nurses industrial action strike action community unionism trade unions badges buttons pins campaigning 1986 victorian nurses strike labour history royal australian nursing federation Circular red and white plastic button. ...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?]
... 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....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. nursing nurses industrial action strike action unionism david white health minister badges victoria buttons pins campaigning protest trade unions labour history Circular blue and white plastic button. ...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?]
... 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...[Royal Australian Nursing Federation]' and 'Vic. [Victorian] Branch', as well as the text 'Overworked Nurses = Undercared Patients'....[Royal Australian Nursing Federation]' and 'Vic. [Victorian] Branch', as well as the text 'Overworked Nurses = Undercared Patients'. ...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
