Nurse-led skin cancer screening improves rural health access

In the small rural town of Kyabram, Victoria, nurse Leanne James saw a gap in care- and decided to do something about it. Leanne was alarmed at the high rates of skin cancer affecting the local farming community. With the support of APNA's Building Nurse Capacity Program, she established a nurse-led screening clinic to make early detection more accessible for those most at risk.

In this short video, Leanne explains how the clinic operates, why it’s essential, and how APNA’s support was instrumental in bringing it to life. Through funding, ongoing guidance, and clinical support, APNA empowered Leanne to launch and sustain the clinic, overcoming the challenges of limited primary health care access in rural areas. This initiative shows how nurse-led routine health assessments can significantly improve early detection and outcomes.

Watch the video below to learn how this practical, community-focused approach to improving access.

To learn more about Nurse Clinics, visit APNA’s dedicated Nurse Clinic website.

Building Nurse Capacity is part of the Nursing in Primary Health Care Program, supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.