A s.185 (Enterprise agreement) application by Back In Motion Braybrook T/A Back In Motion Group Baybrook for its Back In Motion Health Group Braybrook Enterprise Agreement 2017 has been approved by Commissioner Lee in Melbourne on 22 August 2017.
August 24, 2017
A health worker was knocked to the ground and kicked by a gang after he was asked for a cigarette outside Dandenong Hospital. Police say the victim, a 47-year-old patient transport officer from Pakenham, was standing outside the hospital on David Street about 3.30pm on Tuesday when he was approached by three men. He was asked for a cigarette and declined. The men then argued with the victim, knocking him to the ground. He was then “kicked numerous times” while on the ground, a police spokeswoman said. A good Samaritan came to his aid, as did one of the man’s colleagues, who suffered some minor scratches and bruising during the incident.
August 24, 2017
The Turnbull Government has appointed Ms Christine Grant and Mr Phillip Gordon as Co-Chairs of the Advisory Committee for Indigenous Repatriation for three year terms.
August 23, 2017
A deadly gastro virus which has left a Brisbane aged care home in lockdown all month has been linked to the deaths of seven residents. The outbreak first hit several weeks ago, claiming the lives of two residents at the Regis aged care facility in Yeronga. Claims of poor hygiene and understaffing from families of residents were denied by Regis, which also denied gastro was the cause of the initial deaths. The centre has been in lockdown for 26 days, and five more residents, including two last Friday, have died. A Regis spokesperson on Tuesday night reiterated “there have been no deaths confirmed as being as a result of gastro”. “As advised previously, Regis has experienced an episode of gastroenteritis at the Yeronga facility. It was first identified on 28 July. We are pleased to say that the episode is nearing completion,” General Manager, Investor Relations and Corporate Services said. “As of today, we are undertaking an industrial clean of the facility in preparation for the ceasing the gastroenteritis protocols tomorrow. “Protocols remain in place in one wing as a precautionary measure. “Regis has continued to work closely with the Public Health Unit as part of our established protocols and also implemented our infection control processes. “During this period there have been seven deaths at the facility. These residents had a range of pre-existing ailments and while they may have been affected by gastroenteritis, in no case has gastroenteritis been recorded as the cause of death.” The first two deaths at the home came as a gastro outbreak spread across three Australian states a fortnight ago. In addition to the Queensland deaths, 20 aged care and child care facilities in Melbourne were hit with a highly contagious stomach flu. Meanwhile, NSW Health said there had been a 34 per cent increase in viral gastroenteritis notifications across the state over the previous year. Back in Brisbane, at least 91 more cases of gastro were reported on a cruise ship which docked in the city on August 10. On-board testing found norovirus to be the cause. Regis’ Wynnum facility in Brisbane was hit with a gastro outbreak in June, which affected 15 residents but did not result in any deaths.
August 23, 2017
Visitors are urged to avoid the Mary Coram aged care unit at Goulburn Valley Health due to a gastro outbreak. ‘‘We would like family and visitors to avoid the ward unless absolutely necessary,’’ a hospital spokeswoman said. ‘‘If they want to visit they are asked to call the hospital beforehand to see whether they can come in, to help avoid the spread of gastro.’’ It is believed the outbreak started yesterday. ‘‘We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause,’’ the spokeswoman said.
August 23, 2017
Bynoe Community Advancement Cooperative Society LTD has a (s.394 – Application for unfair dismissal remedy) complaint on its hands in Normanton (Douglas).
August 23, 2017
Bidgerdii Community Health Service intends to defend a s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) before Commissioner Saunders in court house cnr East and Fitzroy Streets in Rockhampton at 10am.
August 23, 2017
Peninsula Village Limited & Evergreen Life Care Limited and Others are pursuing a (s.576(2)(aa) – Promoting cooperative and productive workplace relations and preventing disputes) before Deputy President Booth at Evergreen Life Care 22-32 Yallambee Ave West Gosford NSW 2250 at 9.30am.
