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When: Thursday, 30 July to Saturday, 1 August 2026
Where: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
The Festival of Nursing has always been about bringing nurses together. But in 2026, we’re taking it to the next level: it will be bolder and more practical than ever, designed to deliver the CPD every nurse needs. Plus, gain leadership skills and fresh thinking to help shape our profession’s future.
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 104,000+ 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.
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Nurses who have taken part in the Chronic Disease Management and Healthy Ageing (CDMHA) Program share their experiences. Learn more about CDMHA.
Robyn O’Brien began working at Plaza Medical Centre in Coffs Harbour three years ago, after 25 years in emergency nursing. Moving into Primary Health Care was a new experience, and she wanted to strengthen her existing knowledge to suit her new environment and ways of working.
To support this, Robyn joined the Chronic Disease Management and Healthy Ageing (CDMHA) program—an online program accessible to nurses working in even the most remote parts of Australia.
Robyn says the program, particularly the cardiac module, has helped her become a more thorough questioner, attentive listener, and better observer of her patients.
“The course has helped influence my assessments to make them more appropriate for practice nursing,” says Robyn.
CDMHA is part of the Nursing in Primary Health Care Program, supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
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