Your Stories
This is where we tell your stories, cover topical issues and promote meaningful initiatives.
Interested in sharing your experience of working in remote health? Perhaps there is a topic that you would like to see covered in the CRANAplus Magazine? Get in touch with your story or suggestion by submitting an enquiry.
Finding support and adventure with Rural LAP: James’ story
For Enrolled Nurse James Baker, working with the Rural Locum Assistance Program (Rural LAP) over the past year has highlighted the value of strong...
It’s not all big-picture with Katherine Neil
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...
Becoming a Fellow
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...
Giving back to the profession that gives with Josh Stafford
Recently appointed CRANAplus Board Member and newly inducted CRANAplus Fellow, Josh Stafford was 15 years old when his neighbour asked him if he...
Embracing digital innovation with Kate Welleman
New CRANAplus Board member Kate Welleman, a seasoned remote health professional, champions First Nations-led health care and digital health...
2024 CRANAplus Member Survey results
Thank you to everyone who participated in the CRANAplus 2024 Annual Member Survey. Your insights are invaluable in helping us understand your...
Enrolled nurses strengthen remote health care
Melissa Allen manages the outback clinics for Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) South Australia and Northern Territory. She explains the value of...
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...