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APNA First Nations Nursing Advisory Group

The APNA First Nations Nursing Advisory Group was established this year to help guide and inform us and ensure that our programs are relevant and culturally safe for First Nations Nurses, their employers, and other stakeholders. 

APNA is committed to diversity and inclusion. The Advisory Group will support APNA with valuable advice and guidance to meet the deliverables outlined in the APNA Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan 2024-2025.  

 

About the Advisory Group

The Advisory Group will:

  • Provide informed advice on materials, programs and initiatives impacting First Nations Nurses to encourage engagement and participation in APNA programs. 
  • Strengthen the voice of First Nations Nurses, their employers and stakeholders in APNA programs. 
  • Ensure that program content and materials are culturally appropriate, safe, and trusted by First Nations Nurses, their employers, and stakeholders. 
  • Generate new ideas and initiatives to encourage active participation and engagement of First Nations Nurses in APNA programs. 

Learn more about the group's terms of reference.

 

Advisory Group Members

 

Adrienne Lipscombe

Aboriginal Senior Therapeutic Practitioner at Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA).

Debbie Ryan

Registered nurse at Katungal Aboriginal Corporation Regional Health and Community Services

Haley Hodgson 

Transitioning Nurse Practitioner, Practice Director/Owner at Maclean Medical and Access Health Clinic

Kayley Meredith 

Enrolled Nurse and Chronic Disease Coordinator at Coffs Medical Centre.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Wright

Kylie Straube 

Nurse Practitioner, Remote Territory Healthcare 

 

Contact Information

For further information please contact either Cindy or Deborah.

Cindy Davenport
Nurse Education Officer    
APNA Health Care Solutions
E: cindy.davenport@apna.asn.au
P: 1300 303 184    

Deborah Kerz  
Program Solutions Officer
APNA Health Care Solutions
E: deborah.kerz@apna.asn.au
P: 1300 303 184    

 

Pictured: Student nurse taking part in the National Nursing Clinical Placement Program at Mala'la Health Service Aboriginal Corporation in Maningrida, NT

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