Organisations that support rural nursing education, research and practice

Council of Remote Area Nurses of Australia (CRANA)

This organisation for remote area nurses seeks t o promote the development and delivery of safe, high quality health care to remote areas of Australia and her external Territories (CRANA Constitution). The main objective of the organisation is primarily concerned that remote area consumers are at least guaranteed a minimum standard of health care. With this Action Plan which was developed at the grassroots remote area level, CRANA calls for collaborative action and pledges our commitment to the achievement of this aim through our stated objectives, which are listed at: http://www.crana.org.au/

Royal College of Nurses (RCNA)

The Royal College of Nursing, Australia is the nation's leading professional organisation representing nurses from all areas of practice throughout Australia. The College's aim is to provide the means for all nurses to bring a level of excellence to their nursing practice, whether that be through the provision of education, professional development, providing information and networking opportunities, or through high level input to health policy. With representation on government committees and health advisory bodies, the College is recognised as a key centre of influence in the health policy arena in Australia.

For more information visit: http://www.rcna.org.au/

Rural Nursing and Midwifery Faculty (RCNA)

This faculty was created as a result of a merger between Australian Rural Nurses and Midwives (ARNM) and Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) in February 2009.

For more information visit: http://www.rcna.org.au/chapters/rural_faculty

Australian Rural Nurses & Midwives

For more information visit: http://www.arnm.asn.au/