@MelRuss72

CEO, Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses & Midwives. Born in Derby, Kimberley WA. Connected to Ngarinyin & Gija Country.

 Canberra
catsinam.org.au/
Joined March 2019
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Mel Robinson retweeted
NITV@NITV22 May 2020
'Racism, Ignorance and fear' Father of Reconciliation Pat Dodson speaks with Living Black host Karla Grant on the withstanding opposition from government for a voice to parliament to be recognised in the constitution.
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A beautiful story @cbpatsisp thanks for sharing this story about a truly amazing person - Professor Fiona Stanley. Her advocacy and support for our people continues to inspire me. – at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Centre of Best Practice 🖤 💛 ❤️ Prevention 💙 💚@cbpatsisp23 May 2020
Great story from a great woman who has furthered Indigenous self-determination:Fiona Stanley on how she became the driving force behind folate for pregnant women abc.net.au/news/2020-05-23/f…

Fiona Stanley moved to London with a backpack in the 70s. The ideas she brought back saved lives

As a paediatrician in the early 1970s, Fiona Stanley got sick of helplessly watching young children die. So she changed career and did something about it.

abc.net.au
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Congrats to @CATSINaM members for being a part of this story! Mount Isa nurses meet with royal family for International Nurses Day - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2020-05-13/m… – at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Rural nurses meet with Duchess of Cambridge for a chat

Nurses and staff at Gidgee Healing in Mount Isa chat live to Her Royal Highness Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and the Countess of Wessex Sophie.

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nacchocommunique.com/2020/05… – at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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Mel Robinson retweeted
CRANAplus@CRANAplus11 May 2020
Happy International Nurses Day! Sending thanks to all nurses around the world especially those that face the challenges of working remote. Great to hear our RANs receive recognition from our Prime Minister today. ow.ly/XVTt50zDojG #IND2020 #YearoftheNurseAU #NursingNow
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It's International Day of the Nurse. Below is a great feature on our very own @UCanNurse Elise Webb who is the president of our UC Nursing Society. ❤️ #WeAreUC
Canberra Times@canberratimes11 May 2020
On the International Day of the Nurse, meet the nurses keeping Canberra safe during COVID-19. via @MeganDohertyCT canberratimes.com.au/story/6…

Our nurses, our heroes, this day is for you

Nursing has always been one of the most, if not the most, admired and trusted professions, but the...

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Mel Robinson retweeted
Sue Hogan@SueHogan1711 May 2020
International Nurses Day 2020 - Messages from Australia's Chief Nursing ... youtu.be/aO0fAc7xE1k via @YouTube
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A timely call to recognise black nurses and midwives, now and into the future croakey.org/a-timely-call-to… Thanks @MelRuss72 from @CATSINaM for writing for #IND2020
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health.gov.au/resources/apps… – at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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Congratulations to @CATSINaM member Matron Gracelyn you are a hero and a true trailblazer for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives. #RecogniseBlackNursesandMidwives2020 – at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Bronwyn Fredericks@BronFredericks25 Apr 2020
Look who was working hard as a Charge Nurse in Townsville last night while many of us were sleeping. You got it! The deadly Matron Gracelyn Smallwood, RN, MM, PhD, who’s clocked up 50 years of clinical practice! A nursing legend!
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Thanks @MelBriggs82 registered midwife and @CATSINaM member ’Disconnected from who we are': How COVID-19 is affecting Indigenous births | NITV sbs.com.au/nitv/article/2020… via @NITV – at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

'Disconnected from who we are': How COVID-19 is affecting Indigenous births

South Coast senior Indigenous midwife, Melanie Briggs, talks us through a new reality of isolated births and coronavirus fears while calling for urgent resources.

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Thanks @TerriJanke this guide will be helpful in helping @CATSINaM navigate in uncertain times. – at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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CATSINaM is encouraging anyone who works in or is interested in the education of Aborignal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives to join the Leaders in Nursing and Midwifery Education Network (LINMEN). Membership is free. Follow this link linmen.org.au/ – at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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Mel Robinson retweeted
CATSINaM@CATSINaM14 Apr 2020
CATSINaM has postponed the conference to the 12-14th April 2020. Here's the new save the date. #RecogniseBlackNursesandMidwives2020
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Frightening situation for Indigenous people in USA: Checkpoints, Curfews, Airlifts: Virus Rips Through Navajo Nation nyti.ms/2VaK14O
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Today is World Health Day & this acknowledgement is being paid to nurses & midwives. Thank you to nurses & midwives working in Indigenous health. We specially want to acknowledge Indigenous nurses & midwives. You do your communities proud! #whd2020 #WHD
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Today is World Health Day & this acknowledgement is being paid to nurses & midwives. TY to nurses & midwives working in Indigenous health, you improve Indigenous ppl lives with or at risk of #NCDs We specially want to acknowledge Indigenous nurses & midwives 👏🏽 #whd2020 #WHD
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Thank you @_PHAA_ for supporting @CATSINaM in our campaign to #RecogniseBlackNursesandMidwives2020 #HealthcareHeroes #StayAtHome – at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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Thank you @HollyNortham this aligns to the #RecogniseBlackNursesandMidwives2020 – at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Dr Holly Northam OAM RN RM@HollyNortham4 Apr 2020
CATSINaM fabulous nurses and midwives making a huge difference #COVID2019 ⁦⁦⁦@MelRuss72⁩ ⁦@strictlykaren⁩ facebook.com/100004019421863…
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Harris River Estate a Western Australian winery company has temporarily moved from selling wine to providing hand sanitiser to its local community - including to those most in need, like Aboriginal Elders. @WgarNews #COVID2019 #FirstNations sbs.com.au/nitv/nitv-news/ar…
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