Nursing in Primary Health Care
Learn about APNA’s Nursing in Primary Health Care Program, a three year Commonwealth funded program designed to increase recruitment, retention and employment opportunities for primary health care nurses.
APNA Workforce Survey 2018
Launched at this year's conference, APNA's Workforce Survey 2018 aims to equip nurses working in primary health care with information on the workforce conditions of their profession. APNA also uses this information to help in advocate and represent nurses in primary health care. Take part now!
Healthy Practices
Do you know what the benefits of having a nurse in your practice are? APNA's Healthy Practices website is for employers, practice managers, GPs and nurses looking for information and resources on employing a nurse – the benefits, financial considerations and more...
Primary Times Winter 2018 issue out now
Have you read the Winter issue of Primary Times? This issue covers APNA's most sought-after event of the year Nurseforce for the Future; you can also get to know our award winners; and how to get most out of the nursing workforce..png)
Would you like to work with APNA? Our Program Manager position is available
To be considered for this position please email your CV with a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the selection criteria to admin@apna.asn.au.
Framework for registered and enrolled nurses launched
The APNA Career and Education Frameworks for Nurses in Primary Health Care project are the first of their kind in Australia and are now available from My Nursing Future.
Improved access for veterans to mental health care
From mid-2018, eligible Australian Defence Force members transitioning from defence will automatically receive a DVA White Card to access DVA-funded mental health care from general practitioners, psychologists, psychiatrists or other health providers. Read more...
Patient engagement
Patient engagement on your nurse clinic is about designing effective patient pathways and flow. This includes defining patient criteria, referrals, assessment, care plan and coordination, information provision and more....png)
APNA’s advocacy direction: Join us in making a change
APNA is an influential advocate and is the sole advocate for the primary health care nursing profession. Our advocacy work ensures nurses working in primary health care are recognised, professional and empowered. Find out how to get involved.
APNA CPD Portal
Store and retrieve your continuing professional development through a simple and accessible web portal.
Join the Big Red Kidney Walk 2018
Over 1.7 million people are living with kidney disease across Australia right now. Kidney Health Australia exists to help improve and extend as many lives affected by this terrible disease as possible. Join in now in your state and help raise funds this September.
Events Calendar
Register and find out more about APNA's 2018 workshops for nurses in primary health care.
My Health Record update: Legislation changes
Last week the Hon Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Health, announced legislative changes to the My Health Record to strengthen privacy provisions under the My Health Record Act.
Championing Change
Seqirus Australia announces the recipients of the 2018-2019 ‘Championing Change’ Innovation Practice Nurse Grants.
Transition to Practice
It’s recognised that the longer a nurse stays with an organisation the more productive they become. Early results of the Transition to Practice Pilot Program Tranche 1 have indicated it has had a positive influence on nurses’ intentions to remain in the nursing workforce.
New Primary Care Toolkit fact sheets - Palliative and advanced care
Created by the Australian Healthcare and Hospital Association the End of Life Directions for Aged Care Primary Care Toolkit now contains new factsheets for primary health care providers in addition to the existing resources. Find out more...
