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Position Statements
As the peak body for the remote health workforce, we advocate for the remote perspective in position statements on key issues.
Position statements are generated by CRANAplus to provide our approved and ongoing view on issues that are broad and industry wide.
In the spirit of ‘better together’, we have chosen to collaborate with other key organisations on some issues to strengthen our position. We also join as co-signatories to important advocacy statements from time-to-time. Read more about the process of developing position statements.
The below statements have all arisen from specific issues at a particular time. Through evaluation, we keep our statements up to date, and we continue to develop new ones responsive to needs.
Older Persons and Aged Care
31 Aug 2023
The need for aged care services in rural and remote Australia is significant, and yet older persons
who reside in a remote or isolated area often have limited local access to specialist…
Ngayubah Gadan Consensus Statement — Rural & Remote Multidisciplinary Health Teams
1 Aug 2023
CRANAplus is a signatory to this Consensus Statement, which describes the meaning of the term Rural and Remote Multidisciplinary Health Team (RRMHT) and the elements that enable these teams to be…
Remote health workforce safety and security
4 Jun 2020
As the peak representative body for all healthcare professionals living and working in remote communities, CRANAplus understands that remote health workforce safety and security remains a significant…
The impacts of a changing climate on remote health
13 May 2020
Climate change poses a significant threat to the health of those living in rural and remote communities. CRANAplus, is deeply concerned about the substantial impact this is having, and will continue…
Single clinician posts
1 Jul 2019
Heath services have frequently appointed solo clinicians into locations where the day-to-day workload is low and the population of the community small, however a 24/7 on call
service is required.…
Palliative care
29 Jun 2019
The essence of palliative care is to provide comfort through the prevention, early detection of pain, and other physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs. A holistic approach is required to…
Remote workforce gender identity & sexual diversity inclusion
20 Jun 2019
CRANAplus embraces diversity and strongly advocates for equality of all remote health professionals in the workplace, with the promotion of ‘zero tolerance’ and social inclusion being intrinsic to…
Students and new graduates
6 May 2019
To enhance the experiences of those interested in remote and rural health care careers, CRANAplus will actively advocate and promote the availability of remote placements for…
Climate change: Open letter to all parliamentarians and candidates
29 Apr 2019
In the lead up to the Federal Election 2019, CRANAplus joined nearly 50 organisations and health leaders as signatories to this Open Letter. As a combined voice we are calling for effective…
Birthing on country
3 Sep 2018
The development of this collaborative position paper between CATSINaM, the Australian College of Midwives (ACM) and CRANAplus has undergone extensive consultation and has built on…
Uluru statement from the heart
26 May 2017
CRANAplus joins other health sector stakeholders in strongly endorsing the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Recognition of First Nations people in Australia's Constitution is both morally essential…