Ep38. Domestic Violence Matters

In this February episode of Nursing Australia hear: The latest Nursing Australia News (03:24) Caps on tele-health consults scrapped; WHO prioritizes primary healthcare; App emerges to detect COVID & influenza; Omicron-specific jabs in the works; and vax exemption falsifier disqualified. Supporting victims of domestic & family violence (05:53) How can healthcare professionals better support those affected by DV? Meet survivor turned advocate Jane Matts. 'Sisters In Law Project' Links: Facebook  Twitter  In the news  Subscribe to The Connect (our weekly newsletter) Nursing organizations – why it pays to belong? (13:37) Why do professional organizations matter? Why do we need them and what can APNA offer? Links: Join APNA Renew membership for 2022  Primary Care Pathways to Safety (+ for women and children) (19:23) Links: If you, a child or another person are in immediate danger call 000. For 24/7 counselling support and access to resources please contact 1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732 (within Australia) Hunter, New England & Central Coast PHN 'Project Safer Families' The draft 10-year National Plan to end violence against women and children - under consultation  The power in understanding patterns of coercive control  Thanks to DVNSW Next time on Nursing Australia (29:00) Links: APNA Nursing jobs board  Subscribe to The Connect (our weekly newsletter)  Global Crisis Support Contacts:  AUS: https://www.lifeline.org.au/131114/   AUS: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/   USA: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/  UK: https://www.samaritans.org/  Hosted by: Matthew St Ledger & Mitch Wall Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger