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Scratching the remote itch with Ange Cummins
The highlight of Ange Cummins’ career has been travelling Australia as a remote area nurse. While being away from it for now, facilitating CRANAplus...
Advocacy in action
How can we ensure a sustainable and resilient healthcare workforce for rural and remote communities? CRANAplus Senior Policy Advisor Heather...
Building paediatric assessment competence and confidence
Emergency paediatric care can be particularly challenging for rural and remote health workers due to limited resources and the need for swift,...
Wellbeing strategies from a RAN
Senior Bush Support Line Psychologist, MC Mandile, recently caught up with remote area nurse and CRANAplus facilitator, Victoria (Vicki) Carr, to...
Don’t forget your goggles, coral and a motorbike!
CRANAplus Member, Dr Kirsten Due, strives to find treasure amongst the difficulties of remote work. With the wisdom of remote nurses and doctors...
Lay the foundation for community awareness with Naomi Zaro
Naomi Zaro, descendant of the Meriam (Dauareb) people of the Torres Strait, uses her platform as a re-elected CRANAplus Board Member to be a voice...
Unsung heroes in Tennant Creek Hospital
When Olivia Ryder, a nurse with extensive experience in remote health, found herself on the other side of the healthcare system in Tennant Creek,...
Bridging the distance: Navigating intimate relationships when working in rural and remote health care
Even under ideal circumstances, navigating life with a significant other(s) can present challenges. However, working in rural and remote health care...
A warm welcome from Alice Springs with Elsie Butuyuyu
Elsie Butuyuyu had the opportunity to complete an undergraduate mental health nursing placement in Alice Springs, where she felt right at home. From...
The first stop on the path to remote nursing
As an undergraduate student, Greg Johnston was looking for advice on how to enter the world of remote area nursing, and stumbled upon CRANAplus....
Meet CRANAplus Member Regina Huang
CRANAplus Member Regina Huang introduces herself to the community. What do you love about working as a remote health professional?I love the aspect...
The gift of a Kulap with Michelle Gorman
Michelle Gorman was fortunate to undertake a mental health nursing placement on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait. The cultural lessons she...