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Going to work should not mean stepping into the ring

By Corin Kelly
Wednesday, 27 April, 2016


If you or a workmate have been threatened, abused or assaulted at work, you can use this  to tell the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association (NSWMA) about it. You can also report incidents of violence via the NSWNMA .
All healthcare workers have the right to a safe workplace. Work-related violence is any incident in which someone is abused, threatened or assaulted in circumstances relating to their work.
It includes:


  • throwing objects

  • pushing, shoving, tripping, grabbing

  • striking, kicking, scratching, biting, spitting or any other physical contact

  • attacking with knives, guns, clubs or any other type of weapon.


can be exposed to violence from a range of sources: clients, customers, patients, people in custody and members of the public.
There are many useful resources for .
Support for employees , including a list of warning signs as to whether a relationship could become abusive or violent.
You can or Android.
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