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+Undoctored Media release from the New Zealand Aged Care Association Wednesday 5 May 2021, 08:42 AM 1 minute to Read At today’s parliamentary Health Select Committee, the New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) called on government to urgently fund pay parity for registered nurses in the sector with their counterparts in public hospitals. Presenting a petition of 15,000 signatures backing ‘Fair Pay for Aged Care Nurses’, Simon Wallace, Chief Executive of the NZACA said the Government’s health reforms had failed to address the issue of pay parity for the healthcare workforce,...

Kildare Co Council said there are no plans to install fencing around Rathangan Playground. Councillor Noel Connolly called on the Council to provides secure, ta...

Council still looking for land to build playground in Kildangan Reporter:  '); Kildare Co Council said it's still trying to identify a site in Kildangan for a playground.  Councillor Kevin Duffy asked that the local authority provide a potential timeline for the delivery of the amenity in accordance with the Kildare Play Strategy? The Council responded at the local Municipal District meeting on Wednesday that it does not have land in the village suitable for a playground at present. Senior Executive Parks Superintendent Simon Wallace added: "A suitable site and location need to be identif...

Wednesday, 21 April 2021, 11:28 am “If we are looking for any positives arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, one has to be the greater recognition and appreciation of our essential workers, and the importance of attracting and upskilling the aged care workforce”. Jane Wenman, Chief Executive of Industry Training Organisation Careerforce was commenting as she announced the launch of its new Apprenticeship in Aged Care, with specialisations in dementia, palliative care, and complex conditions. “We’re excited by the launch of this new programme, and the important role it will play in supp...

Council cannot afford to maintain Monasterevin green area full time but will support local efforts Reporter: ');  '); The Council said it doesn't have a budget to maintain a green space in Monasterevin but has offered support to locals who can help with the work. A local resident has looked after the area outside the Monasterevin Cemetery located on the R417 but is no longer in a a position to do so.  Councillor Kevin Duffy, who is the local Municipal District mayor, requested that the Council put in place a management plan for the maintenance of the green space. Cllr Duffy said the piece...