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APNA announces leadership changes
APNA is searching for its next Chief Executive Officer as part of a planned transition from longtime CEO Ken Griffin. During Ken’s tenure, APNA has had remarkable growth in membership, partnerships and influence, consolidating its position as a leader in Australia’s primary health care sector.
APNA launches Florence, a free app to power career growth
Today is International Nurses Day – and the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. This year’s theme, “Caring for nurses strengthens economies”, is a powerful reminder that when we invest in the nursing profession, we strengthen communities, health systems, and the wellbeing of our nation.
The 2025 Federal election result
The Labor party has been returned to government for another term with a decisive majority. APNA congratulates the Labor government on this election result and looks forward to continuing to work with its health leaders.
Australian nurses can help solve health care challenges
With health a key election issue, the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) has held focus groups with Australian nurses to identify the key concerns in primary health care.
The upcoming launch of Florence: Thoughts from the APNA Leadership Team
As we prepare to launch Florence, APNA’s leadership team reflects on the journey so far. Florence is more than an app — it’s a powerful tool designed to empower, support, and grow the nursing profession. Hear why we believe Florence will light the way for nurses everywhere.
Before the launch of Florence, APNA Board Members contemplate what it means for nurses and our health system
As the launch of Florence approaches, APNA Board Members reflect on its significance. More than an app, Florence represents a shift — empowering nurses, strengthening career growth, and helping build a healthier, more connected health system for all.
Australian innovation to make nursing careers easier and more rewarding
APNA is in the final stages of developing Florence, a new free app for all 500,000 nurses across Australia.
Federal Budget makes health a priority, rather than health reform
This year’s Federal Budget makes clear investments in health. However, it invests in the status quo rather than responding to the recommendations from the extensive health reform reviews conducted over the past three years.
Nurses are the Solution Election Campaign
Australia’s peak nursing and midwifery groups, including APNA, are calling on the major parties at this election to commit to reforms that will provide all Australians with quicker and more affordable access to the health services they need. The nine peak groups are advocating seven nursing-led reforms to improve care, reduce waiting times, and deliver better health outcomes with minimal impact on the budget.
Urgent care clinic expansion is a step towards nurse-led, accessible care
APNA welcomes the commitment to fifty more Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, which will improve patient access to nurse-led care while reducing pressure on emergency departments.
$8.5 billion health investment falls short, overlooks nurses.
The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association is warning that while the Federal Government’s $8.5 billion health investment acknowledges the need for reform, it overlooks the vital role nurses can play in addressing the pressures on Australia’s health system.
Primary health care nursing peak welcomes careers campaign but urges action
APNA welcomes the Federal Government’s launch of the first-ever Primary Health Care Careers Campaign, calling it a much-needed step in elevating primary health care.
Second year of Primary Health Care Nurses Day a huge success
On Wednesday, 5 February 2025, we celebrated Primary Health Care Nurses Day, recognising the incredible contributions of over 98,000 nurses working outside hospitals.
Primary health care nurses taking out the bins while patients wait for care
On Primary Health Care Nurses Day (5 February), new data reveals half of the nation’s 98,000+ highly trained primary health care nurses are emptying bins and vacuuming rather than focussing on patient care.
Women are ending up in emergency while highly skilled nurses are sidelined
New figures show women are presenting to emergency departments with preventable health issues, while highly trained primary health care nurses remain sidelined from delivering essential women’s health checks.
New Funding Announced for Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placement Program
The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) welcomes the Albanese Government's continued investment in the Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placement Program (ACNCPP) with the announcement of an extra $5.1m in funding.
Nursing and Midwifery Campaign for Better Primary Health Care for all Australians
It’s time to enable nurses, nurse practitioners, and midwives to work to their full capacity to increase access, provide quality health care, and keep Australia healthier.
APNA welcomes the recommendations made in the Scope of Practice Review to build a stronger primary health care sector
APNA welcomes the recommendations made in the Scope of Practice Review to build a stronger primary health care sector
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