Dr Sujatha Shanmugasundaram Honoured for 35 Years of Nursing Leadership
Desi Australia September 30, 2026
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Dr Sujatha Shanmugasundaram Honoured for 35 Years of Nursing Leadership

Dr Sujatha Shanmugasundaram, widely known as Dr Suja Shan, has been recognised with the 2026 ACT Women’s Lifetime Achievement Award for more than 35 years of contribution to nursing education, research, clinical practice, professional leadership and community advocacy. The award was presented as part of the 2026 ACT Women’s Awards, which recognise women and gender-diverse […]

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Aged Care Nurses Take Staffing Crisis Fight to Canberra, Demand Mandatory Ratios
Desi Australia September 8, 2026
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Aged Care Nurses Take Staffing Crisis Fight to Canberra, Demand Mandatory Ratios

Aged care nurses and carers have taken their concerns directly to Canberra, calling for mandatory staffing ratios and stronger protections for workers and older Australians amid continuing workforce shortages and concerns over compliance with existing care requirements. Members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) joined representatives from the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation […]

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