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News & Media
Discover the latest industry news relevant to the remote health and isolated health workforce.
CRANAplus calls for a national generalist nursing and midwifery pathway to tackle rural and remote health workforce crisis
CRANAplus unveils an innovative pre-budget submission to build a health workforce pipeline that will deliver up to 1,000 new nurses and midwives across rural and remote Australia.
Nursing & midwifery students on remote placements to benefit from new Government payment
CRANAplus welcomes the announcement by the Government that it will establish a Commonwealth Prac Payment worth $319.50 a week to support nursing and midwifery students to undertake mandatory unpaid…
Communities urged to unveil local healthcare excellence
CRANAplus is calling upon everyday Australians to identify nurses, midwives and other health professionals who deserve the industry’s top professional accolade.
Remote area nurse John Wright elected as CRANAplus Board Chair
Experienced remote area nurse John Wright has been appointed as the new Board Chair of CRANAplus.
New models of nursing care will provide solutions to the ageing population
A joint press release from Members of the Nursing Leaders of Australia, representing Australian Nursing Peak Organisations, following the release of the Intergenerational Report.
Release of The National Rural and Remote Nursing Generalist Framework heralds new era of preparedness for remote area nurses
The Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention & Rural and Regional Health, the Hon. Emma McBride, has today launched the National Rural and Remote Nursing Generalist Framework…
CRANAplus welcomes funding for WA’s Nurse Practitioner Workforce
CRANAplus welcomes the announcement of $11.7 million in government funding towards the employment of 20 Nurse Practitioners in Western Australia for two years as part of a pilot program that aims to…
Nursing organisations condemn Morrison Government for failures in aged care
The country’s peak nursing organisations today stand together to condemn the Morrison Government for its failure to protect Australia’s nursing home residents, and the nurses and care workers doing…
“Government to lure doctors and nurses to rural regional and remote areas by slashing university debt”
Peak nursing organisations welcome the announcement of additional support for health practitioners to work in rural and remote areas.
Remote Area Nurses Recognised for Excellence
Outstanding Australian remote health professionals are being celebrated this September with the announcement of the 2021 CRANAplus Award Winners.
Calls for Nurse Practitioners to be utilised in COVID vaccination roll-out
A COALITION of peak nursing organisations is calling on National Cabinet today to include Australia’s highly-skilled nursing practitioner (NP) workforce in the COVID vaccination roll-out.
First past the post: Rural health workers must get ahead of the COVID vaccine field
In the race to protect the population from COVID, peak rural health bodies are united in their call for rural health workers to have priority access to COVID vaccines, as their risk of exposure…
CRANAplus Virtual Symposium
CRANAplus will be providing other opportunities that enable our community to engage, share knowledge, learn and connect with one another. There will be a one-day virtual symposium on…
Federal Regional Health Minister Mark Coulton discuss issues affecting remote health
The meeting between Minister Coulton and CRANAplus was the ideal opportunity to discuss the recently released 2021 – 22 Federal Budget initiatives targeting rural and remote health,…
Scholarship in memory of Gayle Woodford is making a difference in rural & remote communities
March 23, 2021, marks five years since the tragic death of much-loved Remote Area Nurse (RAN) Gayle Woodford. It is also the fifth anniversary of a scholarship set up in Mrs Woodford’s memory, which…
Free 24/7 support service offers a lifeline to remote and rural health workers
Remote and rural health workers make a difference to people’s lives every day, supporting those who may be at their lowest ebb, and keeping the communities in which, they live healthy and safe. But…
Decades of dedication
This year, breaking tradition due to the challenges surrounding COVID-19 we present the 2020 CRANAplus awards to you digitally. The 2020 CRANAplus awards focus specifically on recognising remote…
Mental health support available for rural frontline nurses
Health professionals in drought and bushfire affected rural communities have access to extra resources to help them deal with the mental health fallout from these events.
Blood donation policy marginalises minorities
Australia’s blood donation policy marginalises minorities. CRANAplus and the Australian College of Nursing are calling for Australia to catch up with other OECD countries who have made it possible…
Mindfulness Photography Competition
We announce the winners of our recent Mindfulness photography competition!
Global Green and Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) Summary Document
Discover numerous initiatives that your workplace could be undertaking to reduce its environmental foot print.
Working Safe in Remote and Isolated Health Handbook
This handbook provides a great starting point for prospective staff who want an introduction to remote health safety and security. It’s also a valuable reference for existing remote health staff who…
Gayle Woodford anniversary
One year ago our colleague Gayle Woodford, was tragically murdered in the remote community where she worked and lived. Our thoughts on this anniversary are with her family, friends and colleagues.
Remote Health Workforce Safety — It’s time for change
CRANAplus, the peak professional body for Australia’s remote & isolated health workforce, today released their report into Workforce Safety and Security. The report is the first stage of a larger…
Remote health workforce safety — It’s time for change
CRANAplus, the peak professional body for Australia’s remote & isolated health workforce, today released their report into Workforce Safety and Security. The report is the first stage of a larger…
Providing Aeromedical Care to Indigenous Communities
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has today released its newest research paper entitled "Providing Aeromedical Care to Indigenous Communities.”
Royal Commission into the juvenile detention system in the NT
CRANAplus fully supports a Royal Commission into the Juvenile Detention system in the Northern Territory.
Lead remote health agency calls for zero tolerance to violence
For three decades CRANAplus have been advocating for safe and secure work environments for the remote health workforce.
The recent tragic event of the murder of remote area nurse Gayle Woodford…
Remote health professional of the year announced
During the 32nd CRANAplus Annual Conference Dinner, Judy Whitehead was announced as the recipient of this year’s Aurora Award.
Remote health workers use skills to fight Ebola
It has long been identified that clinicians who practice in the specialty of remote and isolated health in Australia, have the skills, knowledge and aptitude that International Humanitarian…