Four quick questions

Four quick questions

APNA interviews Rebecca White, member of the Australian House of Representatives, about the government’s health policies and their implications for the roles of nurses and midwives.
Providing home-based end-of-life care

Providing home-based end-of-life care

Support home-based palliative and end-of-life care with caring@home. Find practical, evidence-based resources designed to help primary health care nurses provide quality care for patients and families at home.
Florence by APNA

Florence by APNA

Discover how Florence empowers nurses to track learning, find opportunities, and get recognized for their professional development.
Women's Health - Enhancing the role of nurses and midwives

Women's Health - Enhancing the role of nurses and midwives

Have you considered incorporating LARC and MA care into your practice? We share some tips to help you get started.
Looking ahead to new opportunities

Looking ahead to new opportunities

APNA's new CEO, Stephen Dunns, writes his first Primary Times letter.
Introducing APNA President Denise Lyons

Introducing APNA President Denise Lyons

Tarek Dale interviews new APNA President Denice Lyons about her career journey, leadership vision, and path to leading APNA.
So many healthcare reviews!

So many healthcare reviews!

Four government reviews released in late 2024 address key primary health care issues impacting nurses and the wider health sector.
Farewell message to APNA members

Farewell message to APNA members

Former APNA CEO, Ken Griffin, shares his farewell message as he reflects on the achievements and advancements during his time with the organisation.
Enabling factors for nurse clinics

Enabling factors for nurse clinics

APNA’s Building Nurse Capacity program has supported almost 100 primary health care organisations around Australia to set up team-based, nurse-delivered clinics that improve access to health care for their local communities.
A niche vocation

A niche vocation

From nursing people to shearing sheep – and now combining the two – registered nurse Carol Mudford is Founder and CEO of sHedway, a health-promotion charity for suicide prevention and positive mental health in Australia’s shearing and wool industry.
Absorbing more than just exudate

Absorbing more than just exudate

Chronic wounds like venous leg ulcers, pressure injuries, and diabetic foot ulcers are common in primary care. Effective exudate management supports healing while protecting comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
Crossing borders

Crossing borders

Jo Lewis shares her experience in Japan where she presented at the 16th Japanese Primary Care Association Conference. Her talk, “Strengthening Primary Healthcare in Australia: A Journey Beyond Hospital Walls,” highlights the global impact and importance of Australian primary health care nursing.
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

Around 30,000 Australians live with HIV. Learn how primary health care nurses can help prevent transmission through PrEP and end HIV in Australia.
Riding the wave of health care reform

Riding the wave of health care reform

Explore how general practice nurses can shape Australia’s evolving primary care models and strengthen their role amid Medicare reforms.
Celebrating 10 years of championing primary health care nurses

Celebrating 10 years of championing primary health care nurses

Discover how APNA’s Nursing in Primary Health Care Program has advanced PHC nursing in Australia—empowering nurses and improving community health.
A new chapter for APNA

A new chapter for APNA

APNA President, Denise Lyons provides an update on how the organisation continues to to stand up for primary health care nurses in our new chapter.
Balancing tech and touch

Balancing tech and touch

Research paper explores how digital technology impacts general practice, nursing care, and patient experience in Australia’s primary health care sector
Training nurses on Country

Training nurses on Country

First Nations nursing student Dakota Callister, career has transformed after a four-week placement on Country.

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