Steph Bryan’s undergraduate placement in a remote school in Katherine offered a unique look at occupational therapy beyond the clinical setting. She learned to adapt her approach to fit the culture and day-to-day life of the students, making therapy practical and...
Two years after launching a South Australian pilot, Project Check Mate has evolved into a national program, the 600 Nurses Project, training nurses across rural Australia to detect skin cancer. Professor Marion Eckert (left) and Dr Kim Gibson (right) with Holly...
Student nurse, Lucy Pike, introduces herself to the community and explains what being a Member means to her. Why did you become a CRANAplus Member? I am not yet a remote health professional. However, as a third-year student nurse with the goal to work in the rural and...
The Australian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM) Nursing Policy and Advocacy Lead, Cherie Bennett, recommends several professional development opportunities for remote health professionals from ASHM’s suite of free education resources....
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Primary Health Care team play a crucial role in providing comprehensive health services to more than 20 rural and remote communities across Northern and North-Western Queensland, reaching areas that often...
For Enrolled Nurse James Baker, working with the Rural Locum Assistance Program (Rural LAP) over the past year has highlighted the value of strong support systems and thoughtful logistics in making remote nursing both manageable and rewarding. From memorable...
Newly inducted CRANAplus Fellow and former CEO Katherine Neil admits that she “kind of fell into” nursing as a career. RFDS Primary Health Care team (left to right) Katherine, Dr Donal Waters, Dr Liza Robertson and Child and Family Health Nurse Midwife Marita Box....
Are you ready to take your leadership to the next level? Becoming a CRANAplus Fellow could be the perfect opportunity to show-case your dedication and leadership. Melanie Avion, CRANAplus Professional Officer. Melanie Avion, CRANAplus Professional Officer, offers...
Recently appointed CRANAplus Board Member and newly inducted CRANAplus Fellow, Josh Stafford was 15 years old when his neighbour asked him if he could fill in for his paper round at the hospital. “I had access to all the wards in the hospital carrying my little...
New CRANAplus Board member Kate Welleman, a seasoned remote health professional, champions First Nations-led health care and digital health innovation – two pillars in closing the health care gap. “The empowerment of First Peoples clinicians and the transformative...
Thank you to everyone who participated in the CRANAplus 2024 Annual Member Survey. Your insights are invaluable in helping us understand your experiences and strengthen our support for the remote health workforce. This feedback directly shapes our priorities in...
Melissa Allen manages the outback clinics for Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) South Australia and Northern Territory. She explains the value of employing enrolled nurses (ENs) in these clinics, and how they are supporting remote area nurses (RANs) to work to their...