15 Jun 2023

Mental health nurse attacked, dragged by her hair

From Morning Report, 7:14 am on 15 June 2023

A mental health nurse who was knocked out and dragged by her hair at work says the police have not taken the assault seriously.

Her union says that's not uncommon, with many mental health nurses being made to feel that assault is just part of the job.

Health correspondent Rowan Quinn reports