School Nurses Handbook
APNA developed this handbook to support school nurses. It serves as a comprehensive tool, guiding them in best practice guidelines, evidence-based practices and providing essential resources.
Cultiv-8 Nurse Clinics
Cultivate – to nurture and help grow; to acquire or develop a quality or skill
Invest in the future of primary care with our targeted eight-week professional development program designed for nurses. This practical, outcomes-driven program will equip nurses with the skills, confidence, and clinical leadership required to plan effective nurse-led clinics.
By supporting this program, your PHN will:
- Strengthen local healthcare delivery through empowered nursing roles
- Improve access to care and patient health outcomes
- Support retention of the nursing workforce through better utilisation
- Align with national goals to optimise scope of practice and improve health equity
Give your region’s nurses the tools they need to lead. Partner with us to build a stronger, more resilient primary care system—led by those who know it best.
Introducing Cultiv-8
Program Solutions Officer and Registered Nurse, Margaret Dempsey, introduces Cultiv-8.
Program Format
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Cultiv-8 attendees with WVPHN and APNA representatives in Ballarat |
Program Structure
- Week 1 - Three hours/in-person, Topic - 'Introduction' (workshop)
- Week 2 - One hour/online, Topic - 'Clear Plan' and 'Location and Facilities'
- Week 3 - One hour/online, Topic - 'Staffing and HR' and 'Best Practice'
- Week 4 - One hour/online, Topic - 'Patient Engagement' and 'Systems and Processes'
- Week 5 - One hour/online , Topic - 'Funding'
- Week 6 - One hour/online, Topic - 'Data Collection'
- Week 7 - One hour/online, Topic - 'Evaluation'
- Week 8 - Three hours/in-person, Topic - 'Close' (workshop)
- Three months - Online Survey, Topic - Three month accountability check-in
Learning Objectives
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At the completion of the eight-week program, participants will be able to:
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Cultiv-8 attendees inside the workshop |
Contact Us
To find out more about Cultiv-8, please email cultiv-8nurseclinics@apna.asn.au or book a time to meet with us by selecting the relevant booking link below:
I am a phn employee and want to know more
I am a current Cultiv-8 Participant
The Building Nurse Capacity Program is part of the Nursing in Primary Health Care Program, supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
Professional Indemnity Insurance
You can add APNA-Member Professional Indemnity Insurance to your membership, when you join APNA.