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APNA showcases Nurse Clinic success at RWAV conference
APNA’s Margaret Dempsey and Larter Consulting’s Mario Gupta recently took to the stage together at the 2026 RWAV Conference, sharing fresh insights into what helps regional general practices thrive through innovative nurse-led models of care.
APNA strengthens connections across South Australia during three-day roadshow
APNA hit the road across South, Central and North Adelaide last week, visiting education providers, PHNs and more than 30 primary health care clinics.
APNA's Cultiv-8 blooms in Queensland
APNA’s Cultiv-8 Nurse Clinics program is now underway in Queensland with nurses and practice managers across the Brisbane South and Gold Coast PHN regions joining.
APNA celebrates Primary Health Care Nurses Day in Canberra
APNA had a huge week in Canberra, celebrating Primary Health Care Nurses Day and championing the incredible work of Australia’s 104,000+ primary health care nurses.
Reigniting the heart of nursing
Learn how APNA’s Chronic Disease Management and Healthy Ageing program empowers nurses like Georgina Osborne to deliver confident, compassionate care for older Australians.
How CDMHA supports nurses in rural Victoria
The Chronic Disease Management and Healthy Ageing Program is a godsend for busy registered nurses like Erica Maguire, who works at Kyabram Regional Clinic.
A nursing journey transformed by First Nations connection
rural placement through APNA transformed Sheryl’s nursing path, deepening her clinical skills, cultural understanding, and passion for remote healthcare while inspiring others to explore meaningful, community-driven nursing careers.
Nurses can do more in general practice
APNA focused last week on highlighting the critical role nurses play in general practice.
From student to team member: how supportive placements strengthen the nursing workforce
A clinical placement doesn’t just build skills—it can launch a career. For Navneet Kaur, hands-on experience and strong mentorship led to a full-time role in primary health care.
Better together: Mentor and Mentee share program impact
For Susan Edmondstone and Carissa Beddows, becoming primary health care nurses has involved continuous learning, career shifts, and the consistent guidance of APNA’s Transition to Practice Program (TPP).
Nurse-led skin cancer checks in rural Victoria
Learn how a nurse-led skin cancer screening clinic is improving early detection and healthcare access in rural Victoria.
Trailblazer in primary care: Tracey Johnson honoured with APNA President’s Award
Tracey Johnson received the APNA President’s Award on Friday 25 May 2025, in recognition of her innovation, advocation and impact on primary health care nursing.
Advocating for primary health care nurses in the new Parliament
With a new Parliament, APNA is once again back advocating for primary health care nurses with decision-makers in Canberra.
New partnership delivers equity in primary health care placements for First Nations students
APNA is working with Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) to support five First Nations nursing students’ travel, accommodation and expenses to conduct a primary health care placement at Armajun Health Service Aboriginal Corporation, in Inverell, NSW.
Student Expo Success at the Festival of Nursing
Student nurses from Universities and TAFEs across Queensland and northern New South Wales were invited to join us as we showcased the many and varied career opportunities in Primary Health Care (including Aged Care).
APNA welcomes the new Shadow Ministry
Following the Federal Election, APNA continues to enhance our relationships with key government figures.