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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" -
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
... Federation University Australia, Mt Helen Campus Federation University Australia E.J. Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields 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 CollectionBook - Report, 'gettin em n keepin em': Report of the Indigenous Nursing Education Working Group, 2002, 09/2002
... Federation University Australia, Mt Helen Campus Federation University Australia E.J. Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields sue turale nursing indigenous nursing aboriginal indigenous nursing education recruitment retention population health remote area nurses royal commission ito Aboriginal Deaths in Custody life expectency national aboriginal health strategy Soft covered book with an indigenous artwork featuring ochre, blue and yellow. ...Soft covered book with an indigenous artwork featuring ochre, blue and yellow.non-fictionsue turale, nursing, indigenous nursing, aboriginal, indigenous nursing education, recruitment, retention, population, health, remote area nurses, royal commission ito aboriginal deaths in custody, life expectency, national aboriginal health strategy -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook - Hardcover book, Victoria Hobbs, But Westward Look : Nursing in Western Australia 1829-1979, 1980
... nurses posing in a black and white image surrounded by a white border. Above the picture is the author's name printed in a cream colour. Below the image the title is printed in large gold letters and at the bottom of the page the sub-title is printed in white text But Westward Look : Nursing in Western Australia 1829-1979 Book Hardcover book Victoria Hobbs University of Western Australia Press Royal Australian Nursing Federation (W.A. ...This book provides a historiacl record of the growth and development of nursing in Western Australia from the simple pattern of home care at first settlement to the complex situation of today. It traces the achievements of the nurses themselves in attaining professional status, and gives some pointers to future developments. The contribution of nurses to the health care of the community in each differennt period is also shown. - from inside the cover.Red hardcover book covered in a red dust jacket. The front of the dustjacket shows a photo of six nurses posing in a black and white image surrounded by a white border. Above the picture is the author's name printed in a cream colour. Below the image the title is printed in large gold letters and at the bottom of the page the sub-title is printed in white textnon-fiction This book provides a historiacl record of the growth and development of nursing in Western Australia from the simple pattern of home care at first settlement to the complex situation of today. It traces the achievements of the nurses themselves in attaining professional status, and gives some pointers to future developments. The contribution of nurses to the health care of the community in each differennt period is also shown. - from inside the cover. history of nursing, western australia - nursing -
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
... Nurses League - Nursing History Collection Ground Floor, Building 10 Caulfield Hospital 260 Kooyong Road Caulfield melbourne This work grew out of a post-graduate study begun at the University of Melbourne in 1977. Since that time, it has developed into a major history, commissioned by the Florence Nightingale Committee, 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 CollectionBook - Illustrated book, Richard Trembath et al, All Care and Responsibility: a History of Nursing in Victoria 1850-1934, 1987
... Nurses League - Nursing History Collection Ground Floor, Building 10 Caulfield Hospital 260 Kooyong Road Caulfield melbourne This work grew out of a post-graduate study begun at the University of Melbourne in 1977. Since that time, it has developed into a major history, commissioned by the Florence Nightingale Committee, 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 -
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 -
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. -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)Photograph - Photograph, Portrait black and white, 02.1970
... Sister Patricia McPherson, State Registered Nurse, Midwife, and Infant Welfare trained nurse, B.A. was awarded an M.B.E. for her community health work among the Aboriginal communities during the time she worked as a Sister for the Australian Inland Mission (AIM). This was just prior to her joining Royal District Nursing Service. Patricia McPherson is listed on page 210 in the 'Women Shaping the Nation - Victorian Honour Roll of Women Vol 1 - 2001' - Centenary of Federation ...This black and white photograph of Sister Pat McPherson was taken at the 1st International Congress on Domiciliary Nursing held in Melbourne. The congress was hosted by the Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) and ran from the 1st - 8th of February 1970. Following this Congress, Sister Patricia McPherson was employed by RDNS from 1970 - 2003, mainly in the area of Administration.Sister Patricia McPherson, State Registered Nurse, Midwife, and Infant Welfare trained nurse, B.A. was awarded an M.B.E. for her community health work among the Aboriginal communities during the time she worked as a Sister for the Australian Inland Mission (AIM). This was just prior to her joining Royal District Nursing Service. Patricia McPherson is listed on page 210 in the 'Women Shaping the Nation - Victorian Honour Roll of Women Vol 1 - 2001' - Centenary of Federation 1901 - 2001.This black and white photograph is a portrait head and shoulders view of Sister Patricia McPherson, who is smiling and has short straight dark hair. She is wearing a black and white patterned frock; on its upper right is attached a plastic name badge with two lines in white capital letters on black background stating: "Miss P. MCPHERSON / WESTERN AUSTRALIA' . Seen in the background is black and white vertical striped wallpaper.The Herald & Weekly Times Ltd, Melbourne, Australiardns, royal district nursing service, 1st internation congress on domisiciary nursing, sister patricia mcpherson -
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. ...Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation Level 1 535 Elizabeth St Melbourne melbourne 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 ...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 & Midwifery Federation Level 1 535 Elizabeth St Melbourne melbourne 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. 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'....Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation Level 1 535 Elizabeth St Melbourne melbourne 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 ...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'....Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation Level 1 535 Elizabeth St Melbourne melbourne 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 ...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 & Midwifery Federation Level 1 535 Elizabeth St Melbourne melbourne 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 ...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 & Midwifery Federation Level 1 535 Elizabeth St Melbourne melbourne 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. 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]
... Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation Level 1 535 Elizabeth St Melbourne melbourne 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. 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 & Midwifery Federation Level 1 535 Elizabeth St Melbourne melbourne 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. 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....Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation Level 1 535 Elizabeth St Melbourne melbourne Distributed to nurses during campaigning for improved wages and working conditions in the 1980s. The Royal ...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'....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). nursing nurses industrial action strike action unionism badges buttons pins campaigning 1986 victorian nurses strike trade unions labour history royal australian nursing federation Circular white and blue plastic 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?]
... nurses strike. Irene Bolger was elected Secretary of the Victorian Branch of the Royal Australian Nursing Federation from May 1986 to 1989. ...Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation Level 1 535 Elizabeth St Melbourne melbourne 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 ...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 & Midwifery Federation Level 1 535 Elizabeth St Melbourne melbourne 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 ...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.... 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.... 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. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Button printed with 'WHITE LIES = WAGE CASUALTIES' and 'R.A.N.F. [Royal ...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 -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationAustralian Nursing Federation aged care campaign badge, [2004-2006?]
... 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 Royal...Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation Level 1 535 Elizabeth St Melbourne melbourne 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 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 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 blue, green and white plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with 'Proud to be an Aged Care nurse' and the ANF [Australian Nursing Federation] logo.nursing, nurses, unionism, aged care, lobbying, funding, badges, buttons, pins, trade unions, labour history, staffing, workforce, patient care, australian nursing federation -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationAustralian Nursing Federation aged care campaign badge, [2006-2011?]
... 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. Aged care funding and commitment to workforce improvements were a particular focus of enterprise bargaining for the Victorian Branch around 2006-2011, and similar issues formed the basis of a large federal ANF campaign conducted around the same time entitled 'Because we care'. The Royal...Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation Level 1 535 Elizabeth St Melbourne melbourne 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. Aged care funding and commitment to workforce improvements were a particular focus of enterprise bargaining for the Victorian Branch around 2006-2011, and similar issues formed the basis of a large federal ANF campaign conducted around the same time entitled 'Because we care'. 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. Aged care funding and commitment to workforce improvements were a particular focus of enterprise bargaining for the Victorian Branch around 2006-2011, and similar issues formed the basis of a large federal ANF campaign conducted around the same time entitled 'Because we care'. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation became the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) in 1989, and then became the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation in 2013. This historical background suggests the badge is from around 2006 to 2011.Circular red, white and blue plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with 'VALUE AGED CARE NURSING PROPERLY FOR BETTER RESIDENT CARE' and the ANF [Australian Nursing Federation] website address of the time (www.anfvic.asn.au).nursing, nurses, unionism, trade unions, aged care, funding, badges, buttons, pins, labour history, staffing, wages, workforce, patient care, australian nursing federation, campaigning -
Australian Nursing & Midwifery FederationRoyal Australian Nursing Federation campaign badge, [1986?]
... 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...Badge printed with 'I used to be a Charge Nurse' and 'R.A.N.F. [Royal Australian Nursing Federation] Vic. [Victorian] Branch'....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). 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 Circular white and blue plastic 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
