The peak professional body for the remote and isolated health workforce across Australia.

Australia
Joined August 2011
Notice is given that the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of CRANAplus Limited (the Company) will be held as a hybrid meeting, in person and online on Thursday 19 November 2026. Learn more: crana.org.au/notice-of-crana…
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Nominations for the Australian Remote Health Awards are now open! If you know a remote area nurse, midwife, health professional or team who deserves recognition for their positive impact on remote health, nominate them today! crana.org.au/workforce-suppo…
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Join us for a free webinar on mindfulness and the stressed body. Discover practical tools to work with your nervous system and build skills to regulate stress. 📅 3 November ⏰ 11:00am & 3:00pm (AEST) Register at crana.org.au/webinars
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The 2027 CRANAplus course schedule is out now! 🎉 Can't wait until 2027? A limited number of places are still available on select 2026 courses, but get in quick! crana.org.au/learning-opport…
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Today we're celebrating Allied Health Professions Day! Steph Bryan's undergraduate OT placement in a remote school in Katherine is a perfect example of how allied health extends far beyond traditional clinical settings. Read Steph's story: ow.ly/8UtU50ZXrtZ
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Working remote or on FIFO rosters can blur the lines between work and home life. If you've ever felt like neither is getting the attention they deserve, this webinar is for you. 📅 20 October ⏰ 11am or 3pm (AEST) Register now: crana.org.au/webinars
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There’s a lot happening right now to strengthen the rural and remote nursing and midwifery workforce, our Chief RAN Heather Keighley shares an update on some of the work underway at CRANAplus in our latest issue of CRANAplus Magazine. crana.org.au/story/2026/chie…
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The 2026 CARPA Remote Health Leadership, Management & WHS Scholarship has been extended, with applications now open until 31 October 2026. We’ve also broadened the eligibility criteria to include health professionals working in MMM 4–7 locations. Apply: crana.org.au/2026-carpa-remo…
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Last year, Nicola was successful in gaining funding towards a Diploma in Leadership and Management. With these skills, she advocated for a second air conditioner in a sweltering laundry for her team – such practical, tangible impact! Read Nicola’s story crana.org.au/story/2026/lead…
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Applications are now open to present at the 2027 Rural & Remote Nursing & Midwifery Conference in Garramilla/Darwin (30 May – 1 June 2027). We'd love to hear from you. Submit an abstract to share what you’ve learned! cranaconference.com.au/abstr…
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Are you, or a student you know, interested in a future in rural or remote health? In our latest on-demand webinar, CRANAplus and the National Rural Student Health Network chat about how we can support you throughout your student journey: crana.org.au/webinar/support…
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Our CRANAplus Workforce Support Webinar Series is expanding with a new range of free live webinars. Check out the full webinar calendar below to find sessions that are right for you, and to register for free today. crana.org.au/learning-opport…
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Save the date: 30 May – 1 June 2027 📅 The CRANAplus Rural & Remote Nursing & Midwifery Conference is coming to the Darwin Convention Centre in Garramilla/Darwin! This year’s theme: “Creating sustainable pathways: Leading and learning together”. cranaconference.com.au
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A few months on, and we’re still feeling the buzz from bringing the remote health community together in Boorloo/Perth for the 2026 Remote Nursing & Midwifery Conference. In our September issue of CRANAplus Magazine, we reflect on the event. crana.org.au/story/2026/refl…
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Our September issue of CRANAplus Magazine has landed! Have a read of the September edition online: crana.org.au/community/magaz… Or browse each story individually: crana.org.au/community/stori…
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You can learn a lot on placement – both in the hospital and on the dance floor. 🤠 Occupational therapy student Georgie Collis spent ten weeks on placement in Mount Isa developing her clinical skills while getting to know the community outside of work. crana.org.au/story/2025/geor…
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During her undergraduate placement at Alice Springs Hospital, nursing student Danielle Richmond found more than just clinical experience. Danielle’s time in Alice Springs stoked her passion for rural and remote nursing and culturally safe care. crana.org.au/story/2025/dani…
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CRANAplus Mental Health & Wellbeing Manager, Stephanie Cooper, explores what burnout can look like, the factors that contribute to it, and what we can do to recognise and address the risks early. crana.org.au/story/2025/unde…
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Twin sisters Robyn McCahill and Sue Mcgrath are so in sync that they both ended up in remote area nursing. After decades of nursing across Australia, the sisters have even had the chance to work side-by-side in emergency. Read the twin’s story: crana.org.au/story/2025/doub…
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What do remote nursing and rowing 4,800km across the Atlantic have in common? Quite a lot, according to RFDS flight nurse Cassie Gaff who is taking on the World’s Toughest Row. Learn more: crana.org.au/story/2025/flig…
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