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Primary health care nurses are essential at every stage

To mark Primary Health Care Nurses Day, APNA is releasing data highlighting the growing contribution and untapped potential of primary health care nurses across Australia.

APNA welcomes news that bulk billing incentives are improving access to primary health care

APNA welcomes news that bulk billing incentives are improving access to primary health care.

Breaking down barriers for nurses will boost health sector productivity and improve care

The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association has today welcomed the agreement by Treasurers to allow health practitioners to work to their full scope of practice.

North Coast general practices lead the nation in nurse-led care

Healthy North Coast is celebrating 18 months of successful nurse-led clinics across the region, with 13 local practices participating in the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association’s (APNA) Building Nurse Capacity (BNC) program.

Nurses can do more through building on bulk billing reforms

APNA welcomes the Australian Government's renewed investment in Medicare through new incentives to strengthen bulk billing and make primary care more affordable for patients.

Nurses can help kids and families thrive

Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association President Denise Lyons is today giving evidence to the Parliamentary inquiry into the Thriving Kids initiative, highlighting how nurses can play a critical role in supporting kids and families to thrive.

Nurses can do more in general practice

APNA is today highlighting data that shows nurses play a critical role in general practice, but they can do more if structural barriers are removed.

An important step forward with designated registered nurse prescribing standards

Today, new registration standards for designated registered nurse prescribing come into effect. The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) welcomes this important step forward, and calls on governments to work together to support primary health care nurses to care for patients.

APNA welcomes Japan Australia collaboration grant funding

APNA welcomes Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong's announcement that the Australia-Japan Foundation will fund a collaboration between APNA and Hiroshima University to connect primary health care nurses between the two countries.

    APNA leads initiative to create mentally healthy aged care workplaces

    The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) will play a leading role in a new WorkSafe initiative to create mentally healthy workplaces in the aged care sector.

    New APNA CEO Dr Stephen Duns to champion primary health care nurses

    The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) has today announced the appointment of Dr Stephen Duns as the new Chief Executive Officer, commencing Monday, 29 September.

      APNA leadership transition update

      Longtime APNA CEO Ken Griffin has announced his next role, with a move to AUSactive in October, with his final day at APNA on 3 October.

      APNA welcomes new President

      The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA), the peak body and professional membership association for nurses working outside of a hospital setting, is pleased to announce the appointment of Denise Lyons as its new President.

      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.

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      The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.


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