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CRANAplus

Locality: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 4047 6400

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25.01.2022 Dear Members, Friends and Stakeholders As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and the challenges grow, it is important to reach out to all of you on the frontline again. We are very keen to hear of your experiences and concerns, and what is happening for you on the ground. Please consider completing this short survey, which should take no more than 5-10 minutes of your time. Your responses will be used to directly inform our ongoing schedule of representations on behalf of the remote health sector, especially RANs. We value your input and know that our advocacy is strengthened through direct feedback and participation from all of you. The survey is anonymous and confidential. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/829SG2V

24.01.2022 The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has released the fourth annual report on Indigenous eye health measures. Some key improvements include: 30% of Indigenous Australians had an eye health check in 201819 increasing from 11% in 2010-11 Around 44% of Indigenous Australians who had a diabetes test were screened for diabetic retinopathy in 201819 The cataract surgery rate for Indigenous Australians increased by 42% between 200810 and 201618... The prevalence of active trachoma in children aged 59 in at-risk communities fell from 15% in 2009 to 4.5% in 2019 To view the full report click here: https://www.aihw.gov.au//indigenous-eye-health-mea/summary

23.01.2022 We have just released our September webinars to the website. Register here now http://ow.ly/Xfip50B6Xvl as places are limited. 2nd Sept - Newborn Life Support Algorithm 9th Sept - Preterm Labour 16th Sept - Bleeding in Pregnancy... 23rd Sept - ARDS & COVID-19 30th Sept - Antenatal Care See more

22.01.2022 CRANAplus proudly launches our Strategic Plan for the next five years. During this tumultuous time, in the face of change and adversity our strategic plan holds us steadfast. It sets out our key priorities to support the workforce and grow the organisation from strength to strength. The priorities are interlinked, with no priority being held in precedence over another. Our Vision statement captures what drives us forward: To be the leading experts supporting the remote an...d isolated health workforce. We look forward to fulfilling our potential and delivering our mission to the fullest. Visit https://crana.org.au/advoc/what-matters/strategic-direction to view our Strategic Plan.

22.01.2022 Share your views to improve the Australian COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines. The National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce want to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement in the work of the Taskforce, the guidelines and flowcharts. They invite Australian healthcare practitioners to participate in a brief (15 minute) survey. Your participation is voluntary, anonymous, and very much appreciated. To be involved, please click the link below and complete before Monday August 17th. http://ow.ly/rJyo50APRhk

21.01.2022 Register now and join Kaye Dyson tomorrow at 18:00 AEST for a discussion on the importance of breastfeeding, the rural & remote context on breastfeeding & where rural and remote clinicians and women can seek advice and support. https://crana.org.au/education/courses/webinars. #WBW2020

21.01.2022 We are hiring! Director of Mental Health Services http://ow.ly/MTRW50AzDan... Senior Psychologist/ Clinical Psychologist http://ow.ly/vNj650AzDal Professional Officer, Workforce Development http://ow.ly/1Mi950AzDam CRANAplus is a values-based organisation, that genuinely embraces diversity, flexibility, and innovation in everything that we do. Click the above links for further information on the vacant positions.

21.01.2022 We have a position available for a Marketing Officer based in our Cairns office. This position will be responsible for the coordination and quality of our quarterly CRANAplus magazine, social media platforms, and involvement across a wide range of projects stemming from our marketing strategy and business plan. To find out more or to apply visit crana.org.au/employment/2021/marketing-officer or contact [Email address hidden] Applications close by 3pm Thursday 11 March 2021

20.01.2022 Dont miss tonights online workshop commencing at 6.30pm simple psychological interventions for individuals impacted by disaster and trauma. Register here: https://cvent.me/bV3mAk Our online workshops are part of a series developed to support health professionals in drought and bushfire affected areas. We invite nurses, general practitioners, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers, allied health and any health professional to join us in these free events, wher...e presenters will be available online for Q&A after the presentation. If you work in an area affected by drought and bushfires and would like to discuss the opportunity to have a mental health training workshop in your area, please contact [email protected] or visit our website for further information and resources crana.org.au/workforce-support/mental-health-training

20.01.2022 Secure your spot on our MEC course in Mt Isa from the 26th -28th March. Visit: http://crana.org.au/education/courses/programs to find out more and register.

19.01.2022 Did you miss our recent webinar "A Country Practice NP' presented by Di Thornton? If so, prepare to be inspired as you can watch it here via our on demand videos: crana.org.au/education/courses/on-demand-webinars #remotenursingpractice #remotehealth #ruralhealth

19.01.2022 How can we give ourselves the best chance of identifying possible lung cancer in our busy primary care practice? Find out how by joining @CancerAustralia at our #GPCE keynote webinar on 2 December. Register now at http://news.reedmedicaleducation.com.au/LP=457

18.01.2022 There is still time for you to register for todays FREE webinars. click here ow.ly/FUir50AGQRD Antenatal Care @ 2:30pm ACST / 3:00pm AEST This webinar is designed to update and increase the knowledge of nurses and midwives in caring for the antenatal woman in the context of a non-birthing or low resource setting... Breast feeding #WBW2020 @ 5:30pm ACST / 6:00pm AEST This webinar will discuss: 1. Why breastfeeding is important, linking to this years theme of "Breastfeeding is good for the environment" 2. The rural and remote context on breastfeeding; and 3. Where can rural and remote clinicians and women get advice and support. Australian College of Midwives (ACM) JCU: James Cook University, Australia SARRAH Australian College of Nursing ANMF NT ANMF Vic Branch Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation - ANMF Tasmanian Branch NSW Rural Doctors Network Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia SA Health Centre For Remote Health Apunipima Cape York Health Council Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service Queensland Health NT Health StARRH - Students Association for Rural and Remote Health National Rural Health Mission

15.01.2022 The latest AIHW report Australias Health 2020 has been released providing up to date information on the unique challenges faced by people living in rural and remote areas. Data shows, people living in rural and remote areas have higher rates of hospitalisations, deaths, injury and also have poorer access to, and use of, primary health care services, than people living in Major cities. Read the full report here: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports-data/australias-health

14.01.2022 Nominations are being sought for the inaugural HESTA Impact Awards, which will recognise individuals, teams and organisations who are having a positive impact on the world by driving improved outcomes across areas such as equality, sustainability, health, diversity and inclusion. http://ow.ly/iquO50AIw8r

14.01.2022 There is still time to register for this evenings Free Webinar. https://crana.org.au/education/courses/webinars

13.01.2022 Help protect remote Australian communities from coronavirus outbreaks by accessing specialised pandemic training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and health practitioners. Over 50,000 people have accessed the five online modules, developed by a team at The Australian National University (ANU), which includes training on how to conduct contact tracing within remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Read the full article here: https://www.naccho.org.au/tens-of-thousands-train-in-conta/ NACCHO Aboriginal Health Australia The Australian National University Australian Government Department of Health

12.01.2022 Register now for one of our newest webinars Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) & COVID19 Resuscitation Presented by Kylie Fischer - CRANAplus Clinical Educator, this webinar provides a brief overview of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and provides a summary on the current recommendations for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients in Australia. Register your place online here: http://ow.ly/P9rP50Axz11

12.01.2022 #DonateLifeWeek2020, a national awareness week dedicated to promoting organ and tissue donation. There are more people alive in Australia today because of organ donation. If you want to be a donor, make sure you register and tell your family; it only takes a minute at donatelife.gov.au #DonateLife #DonateLifeWeek

11.01.2022 Guest Speaker: Dr. Andrew Lee Associate Professor of Preventative and Special Needs Dentistry, College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University. Oral health is everyones business, not least when the nearest dentist is 100kms away. So what can we do to prevent dental problems? And when they arise in remote and resource-poor environments, what are our go-to strategies? Click here to register: ... https://crana.org.au/education/courses/webinars See more

10.01.2022 Do you know an individual or team who has gone above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic? The CRANAplus annual awards this year will specifically focus on the recognition of remote health professionals who have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in an exceptional way. Nominating a colleague or health service is an excellent way to show your admiration and respect for their hard work. ... COVID-19: CRANAplus Awards 2020 are NOW OPEN. Nominations close 12th October 2020. For more information, or to submit your nomination click here: http://ow.ly/lXWY50BjwqP

10.01.2022 Have you registered for one of our upcoming free webinars, if not click here: http://ow.ly/FUir50AGQRD as places are limited. Antenatal Care (5 August) Breastfeeding (5 August) Bleeding in Pregnancy (12 Aug)... Post Partum Haemorrhage (19 Aug) Assisting with childbirth (26 Aug) Newborn Life Support Algorithm (2 September) National Rural Health Alliance NSW Rural Doctors Network Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives Australian College of Nursing Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)Australian College of Midwives (ACM) Katherine West Health Board KRASH - Kimberley Regional Alliance for Students In Health Queensland Health SA Health SARRAH Apunipima Cape York Health Council NT Health Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service Rural Locum Assistance Program JCU Nursing, Mount Isa Centre for Rural and Remote Health Rural Health Pro See more

09.01.2022 Stopping the spread of COVID-19 in Australia is everyones responsibility. This video highlights how quickly it can spread. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q8poQ2lRnQ&feature=youtu.be

09.01.2022 Calling all RANs and RAMs to share their experience and knowledge... Do you provide immunisations, transport vaccinations or receive them in your workplace? Do you work in rural or remote settings? If the answer if yes! Central Australian Rural Practitioners Association (CARPA) would like your feedback on their training video. Vaccines are one of the most significant public health interventions. Central Australian Rural Practitioners Association (CARPA) have made a training ...video and would like your feedback. CARPA would like you to review this 7-minute video of Vaccine story: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KVPXJZ The journey a vaccine takes to a remote Australian community and provide feedback via their survey. This evaluation has ethics approval from the Northern Territory Department of Health and Menzies School of Health Research HREC 2020-3807. For more information please contact: Tobias Speare Flinders University - Centre for Remote Health

09.01.2022 When you notice the signs someone is struggling, take the time to ask R U OK? If they say theyre not OK make time to listen, encourage action and check in. Visit www.ruok.org.au/every-day-resources to access the R U OK?: Rural & Remote Mateship Manual, R U OK? In Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Communities and many other valuable resources. A reminder the CRANAplus Bush Support Services 24/7 psychological hotline is also available for personalised care for you and your family on 1800 805 391. www.ruok.org.au #theresmoretosay

09.01.2022 Register now and join Assoc. Professor Nayana Parange, Professorial Lead in Allied Health and Human Performance at the University of South Australia for this FREE webinar Saving Lives - Antenatal Point of Care Ultrasound.

08.01.2022 Media Release Mental health support available for rural frontline nurses Health professionals in drought and bushfire-affected rural communities have access to extra resources to help them deal with the mental health fallout from these events. Read the full media release below.... https://crana.org.au//mental-health-support-available-for- Mark Coulton MP

08.01.2022 What do we do when we find ourselves getting close to running on empty and nearing compassion fatigue? How do we reduce the risk of our batteries draining? Do you know the signs of compassion fatigue?... To find out more, read this weeks Mindful Monday message by CRANAplus psychologist, Stephanie Cooper: https://newsletters.hutsix.com.au/t/r-08F089C68FBF6B4F2540E

07.01.2022 The new Paediatric Emergency Care (PEC) course is now available, with the first cohort scheduled in April. Be the first to register as spaces are limited by clicking this link http://ow.ly/J8q150D5VPE #PEC #paediatricemergencycare #remotehealth

07.01.2022 Visit our website http://ow.ly/FUir50AGQRD to book your place on one of our FREE upcoming webinars! In August, we are offering: Antenatal Care (5 August) Bleeding in Pregnancy (12 August) Post Partum Haemorrhage (19 August)... Assisting with childbirth (26 August) See more

06.01.2022 The Remote Primary Health Care Manuals (RPHCM) are a high quality, valued resource informing safe and effective healthcare delivery in remote settings across Australia. The suite of manuals is currently being reviewed, with the updated editions to be published in 2022. As part of the review process the project team is seeking feedback from users of the manuals to ensure that the content and presentation of the manuals remains relevant to health service practice in the remote ...Indigenous context. Clinical Procedures Manual survey: Please provide your valuable feedback on the Clinical Procedures Manual for remote and rural practice in a brief online survey. https://qualtrics.flinders.edu.au/j/form/SV_43cuRtSiZaEPgEt Alternatively contact the project team at: [email protected] to provide more detailed feedback.

06.01.2022 This week is your last chance to nominate your team, practice or colleague for an Administrators Medal in Primary Health Care! Do you know someone that deserves recognition for the work they do to improve health outcomes for Territorians? Nominate them today: https://form.jotform.com/202260678172858

05.01.2022 We were delighted to share progress on our Mental Health training for health professionals in drought and bush fire affected areas with Minister for Regional Health, Mark Coulton MP earlier today. Head to our website to access these wonderful resources www.crana.org.au #MentalHealth #RuralHealth #RemoteHealth

05.01.2022 Register now and join Associate Professor Dr. Andrew Lee for this FREE webinar on Dentistry: The Bigger Picture. This webinar is open to anyone with an interest in the oral health of individuals. Register here: https://crana.org.au/education/courses/webinars

05.01.2022 The Spring edition of the CRANAplus magazine is on its way to your mailbox and live on our website. This edition we meet with our National Rural Health Commissioner, Associate Professor Ruth Stewart and include other great articles from your fellow health professionals. Click the below link to access your digital copy now. crana.org.au/resources/media/magazine

05.01.2022 Adelaide University PhD student, Helen Frazer RN/RM, is seeking to interview female RANs regarding their experiences as first responders. There is limited research in the area of female first responders and the effects of balancing work/family life, and impacts on their mental health. The survey is anonymous and takes about 30 minutes to complete. https://stair.limequery.com/927335?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/TheRoadHomeAU/

05.01.2022 Are you working in rural or remote Australia, with an aged care organisation that supports people living with dementia? Dementia Training Australia are offering complimentary 12-month subscriptions to the Australian Journal of Dementia Care and its Journal Club Discussion Guides, to assist rural and remote organisations better access dementia-related news, views, research and professional development. Eligible organisations* can register from now until 31 March 2021. Nominate your organisation now at https://dta.com.au/rural-and-remote-offer/

04.01.2022 Equipment Acquisition & Maintenance Officer @CRANAplus We are currently recruiting for a new (part time) position to join our team in Adelaide! This position provides expert advice regarding medical equipment selection, maintenance, acquisition, and resource management, for the purposes required to deliver clinical education and training to health professionals. ... This is a great opportunity to take ownership over a service function required to support the Education Team operations nationally, and we are seeking a teammate who has: Experience and qualification as a Simulation, Theatre or Medical Technician, Nurse, or Health related field to demonstrate your understanding of medical equipment use and management. Experience in the use, management, and maintenance of medical equipment. Experience or capacity to research, make recommendations, and purchase new and innovative equipment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills in working with a multidisciplinary team. Please visit our CRANAplus jobs page https://crana.org.au/employment for further information, or email [email protected]

04.01.2022 Are you a RAN with at least three years experience and have a perspective on effective retention strategies? Please consider being interviewed for some important research being undertaken by Flinders University, College of Medicine and Public Health. The interview will take approximately 30 minutes and the researchers are very keen to hear your views. Click this link for further information and to submit your interest: http://ow.ly/ZfSA50AOM9I

04.01.2022 Opportunities available for Psychologists & Clinical Psychologists to join our After Hours, On-Call Team. You can be based anywhere in Australia, and work from home. We can offer professional development through Clinical supervision, access to CRANAplus resources, and being a part of a highly experienced team in a specialised area of support. Please contact [email protected] for further information or click on the link:... https://crana.org.au//registered-psychologist-clinical-psy See more

04.01.2022 Do you have concerns about rural health? Join our National Rural Health Commissioner, Associate Professor Ruth Stewart, In Conversation with Chief Executive Officer Richard Colbran @NSWRuralDoctorsNetwork on Rural Health Pro, as they discuss the issues affecting the rural health workforce today. Register for this webinar and submit a question via https://cvent.me/PqM2vL

04.01.2022 In support of World Breastfeeding Week 2020, CRANAplus is providing a Free Breastfeeding webinar to highlight the importance of breastfeeding. This webinar will be presented by Kaye Dyson, a Lactation Consultant at Benalla Health. Join Kaye for a stimulating discussion on all things breastfeeding. #WBW2020 Please LIKE and SHARE http://ow.ly/Jnhy50AONZG Australian College of Nursing Australian College of Midwives (ACM) NSW Rural Doctors Network Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation - ANMF Tasmanian Branch Northern Queensland PHN Queensland Health SA Health NT Health WA Country Health Service Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service - Covid 19 Response Centre For Remote Health Healthcare Australia SustainHealth Recruitment

03.01.2022 The Remote Vaccine Working Group will provide advice to the Federal Government and identify issues as the rollout continues towards Phase 1B and beyond. Read the full media release from The Hon Mark Coulton MP, Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government on the link below. #COVID19Aus #remotehealth #ruralhealth

03.01.2022 We have 2 online workshops scheduled tonight & tomorrow night at 6.30pm. Register here to secure your place: https://cvent.me/bV3mAk Our online workshops are part of a series developed to support health professionals in drought and bushfire affected areas. We invite nurses, general practitioners, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers, allied health and any health professional to join us in these free events, where presenters will be available online for Q&A aft...er the presentation. If you work in an area affected by drought and bushfires and would like to discuss the opportunity to have a mental health training workshop in your area, please contact [email protected] or visit our website for further information and resources crana.org.au/workforce-support/mental-health-training

03.01.2022 If you were unable to join us for one of our free live webinars, then visit our on demand section on the CRANAplus website to watch at your leisure. We have had a diverse range of informative topics followed by insightful Q&A discussions, which have been uploaded for your access. http://ow.ly/IU8y50AJKMK

03.01.2022 The PLUM and HATS checklist have been designed specifically to help detect hearing and speech problems in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. One in three children are at risk of hearing problems before 6 years of age. Detecting and treating the problem early could improve the childs future. For more information visit http://ow.ly/OVo150BlyKx

02.01.2022 Our TEC course in Cairns, March 16th is now open for registration. To book your spot, visit: http://crana.org.au/education/courses/programs

02.01.2022 Border closures and movement of rural and remote nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic

02.01.2022 Many life-threatening problems for the mother and baby can be recognised on antenatal ultra sound. This webinar addresses the challenges when services are not readily available in remote and rural areas, discusses innovative life saving point-of-care ultrasound diagnostic skills and current research being undertaken in this area. Register Now: http://ow.ly/MkMP50AY4NP

01.01.2022 Do you know people who work in primary health care who deserve recognition for what they do? Nominations for the 2020 Administrators Medals in Primary Health Care are now open. You can nominate an outstanding individual, a team, or a whole practice/health service for their contributions to improving health outcomes here in the NT. Submit a nomination today: https://form.jotform.com/202260678172858... Northern Territory PHN #2020AdministratorsMedals #PrimaryHealthCare See more