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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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Evidence shows that undergraduate nursing clinical placement experiences influence career choices post-graduation.
Showcasing PHC and aged care via quality placements creates employment pipelines.
The holistic nature of PHC, its role in keeping Australians well and out of hospital, and its other lifestyle benefits are becoming more attractive.
APNAs' government-funded clinical placement programs support more nurses to consider nursing careers outside the hospital system.
With extensive support for supervising RNs and administrative support for workplaces, our placements team is here to help every step of the way.
If you would like to find out more about how you can get involved, please email our team placements@apna.asn.au
APNA's clinical placement program offers practical solutions to workforce challenges, and we've valued the opportunity to collaborate with them on placements tailored to our specific needs. We look forward to continuing with this partnership into the future.

Dianna Woodlands
Project Lead ‑ Workforce Planning and Prioritisation
Hunter New England and Central Coast PHN
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