APNA Online Learning
Learning on the go with APNA online learning
Learning on the go with APNA online learning
Primary health care is any medical service that is provided outside the four walls of a hospital, including aged care, community health, general practice, custodial, schools and many other primary health care settings. Australia's 98,000+ primary health care nurses play a critical role in disease prevention and control to keep people healthy. They provide proactive care and health promotion to keep Australians well.
Nurses, students, professionals and employers: join APNA today for unparalleled growth and support in primary health care.
The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) is the peak body and professional membership association for all nurses working outside of a hospital setting in Australia. APNA champions the role of primary health care nurses; to advance professional recognition, ensure workforce sustainability, nurture leadership in health, and optimise the role of nurses in patient-centred care.
APNA is bold, vibrant and future-focused. We reflect the views of our membership and the broader profession by bringing together nurses from across Australia to represent, advocate, promote and celebrate the achievements of nurses in primary health care.
APNA represents a significant and rapidly expanding workforce; primary health care nurses account for around one in eight of the 640,000 registered health professionals in Australia.
APNA has delivered many major strategic initiatives on behalf of the Australian Government, government agencies and non-government organisations.
Since its beginnings in 2001, APNA has focused on providing a voice and a support network for PHC nurses, and on recognising their needs and achievements. 2022 is APNA's 21st birthday!
APNA's vision is a healthy Australia through best practice primary health care nursing.
APNA’s Board of Directors
Each year APNA records progress, showcases milestones and publishes the audited financial statements of the Association in our Annual Report. Find them here.
The ballot for the APNA Board is now closed. This year there are two nominees for one nurse member vacancy on the APNA Board.
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