APNA kicks off first Cultiv-8 Nurse Clinics Workshop in Ballarat

In October, APNA’s Building Nurse Capacity team delivered the very first Cultiv-8 Nurse Clinics Workshop in Ballarat, partnering with Western Victoria PHN

Cultiv-8 presenters and nurses at APNA, Cindy Davenport (left) and Margaret Dempsey (right) 

Twelve enthusiastic participants- including primary health care nurses, practice managers, and nurses working within an Aboriginal Health Service - have signed up for the eight-week course designed to build skills, confidence, and leadership in planning and running effective nurse-led clinics. 

Cultiv-8 attendees with WVPHN and APNA representatives in Ballarat 

The first session explored the what, how, and why of nurse clinics, guiding participants to look at their local population health data to spot gaps in care where nurse-led initiatives could make a real difference. Over the coming weeks, the group will dive deeper into APNA’s Eight Nurse Clinic Building Blocks, covering everything from clinic design and evaluation to sustainability and patient outcomes. 

The energy in the room was infectious, with participants saying: 

“Really excited to help support the nurses to set this clinic.” 

“It was great and really thought-provoking.” 

“The girls presenting were amazing and engaging!” 

There’s no doubt- the Cultiv-8 program is sparking new ideas and empowering nurses to lead the way in improving community care.  

Cultiv-8 attendees inside the workshop 

Learn more about how APNA's Cultiv-8 Nurse Clinics program can support your nursing workforce and your community. 

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