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What Aged Care Nursing is all about
The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) is the leading professional body for nurses working in aged care and primary health care settings across Australia. APNA supports nurses providing care to older Australians in residential aged care, home care, community health, and other ageing-related services.
Reflecting a commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of older Australians, APNA provides education, professional development, advocacy, knowledge-sharing, and networking opportunities for aged care nurses nationwide. APNA works to strengthen the aged care nursing workforce and empower nurses to deliver high-quality, person-centred care throughout the ageing journey.
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FAQs
Everyone working in, studying for, or passionate about primary health care nursing is welcome to join APNA. Whether you're an enrolled nurse, registered nurse, nurse practitioner, student nurse, aged care nurse, community nurse, general practice nurse, or work in another primary health care setting, APNA membership is designed to support you throughout your career.
By joining APNA, you'll gain access to professional development opportunities, education, networking, clinical resources, career support, and a community of nurses dedicated to improving health outcomes across Australia.
Join APNA today and connect with the professional home for primary health care nurses.
APNA provides tailored CPD recommendations and matches professionals with career-advancing opportunities, from new roles to research and leadership pathways.
Connecting with peers is one of the biggest benefits of APNA membership. Members can engage with a nationwide network of primary health care nurses through APNA events, conferences, webinars, online communities, special interest groups, and professional development programs.
Whether you're looking to share experiences, seek advice, explore career opportunities, or build lasting professional relationships, APNA provides a range of opportunities to connect with nurses working across general practice, aged care, community health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, and other primary health care settings.
Absolutely. APNA offers a wide range of workshops, webinars, conferences, and professional development events designed to support nurses at every stage of their career. Topics cover clinical practice, leadership, aged care, chronic disease management, quality improvement, career development, and emerging issues in primary health care.
Many events can be accessed online, making it easy to learn from leading experts, build practical skills, and connect with nurses from across Australia, regardless of your location.
Florence is a free app for nurses developed by APNA (Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association). It was developed by nurses who understand the real challenges around CPD and professional growth. It has been made in line with APNA’s high standards for nursing professional development, bringing you the same trusted quality and expertise as all APNA services.