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APNA welcomes Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) access for designated RN prescribers
APNA has welcomed the passage of the Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2025, a key step that will allow designated registered nurse prescribers to prescribe medicines under the PBS. The reform is expected to improve access to affordable medications, strengthen workforce efficiency and support better health outcomes for communities across Australia.
Primary health care nurses provide critical care, but are at risk of burnout
The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association is today releasing the 2025 APNA Workforce Survey Report, an in-depth analysis of data from over two thousand primary health care nurses across Australia.
Joint statement: Medicare is failing the bush: Nursing and midwifery bodies demand urgent action
Twelve national organisations are calling for immediate reform to Medicare and pharmaceutical policy settings that are delaying diagnosis, fragmenting care and driving avoidable hospital admissions in the bush.
APNA welcomes Senate Committee recommendation
APNA welcomes the Senate Committee’s support for a bill enabling nurse prescribing under the PBS, saying it will improve access to timely, affordable care and reduce pressure on the health system.
APNA launches new Find a Nurse feature
APNA launches new Find A Nurse feature to connect nurses with opportunities and connect Australia with nursing expertise. Learn more in our latest media release.
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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