Historical information
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.
Physical description
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).
Subjects
References
- Internet Archive: Australian Nursing Federation Victoria website (August 2007) A 2007 capture of the ANF Victorian Branch website features an order form for EBA (enterprise bargaining agreement) shirts that feature the same campaign slogan and design as this badge.
- Internet Archive: Australian Nursing Federation Victoria website (March 2012) A 2012 capture of the ANF Victorian Branch website features a photo of a member wearing this badge.
