Senior Bush Support Line Psychologist, MC Mandile, recently spent some time in the Top End delivering a wellbeing workshop and dropping into clinics, and found it to be a wonderful opportunity to connect with remote health professionals. Stopping by Timber Creek...
CRANAplus Member and Fellow, Lyn Byers, writes about the importance of sexual health education in the remote setting, and shares her tips for broaching the subject. Lyn Byers. Over 50% of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population across Australia is young –...
Born in a small rural hospital and raised on a farm, Kylie Anne Lindsay’s early life grounded her in the simplicity and pace of rural life. Now with 35 years’ experience as an RN, Kylie has joined the CRANAplus Nursing and Midwifery Roundtable to be actively involved...
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...