THE Federal Government has announced additional training, support and professional services through a $13.7 million grant to CRANAplus, the peak professional body for the remote and isolated health workforce of Australia.
The three-year funding will help the organisation to "continue its work addressing the barriers to recruiting and retaining health professionals in remote and isolated parts of Australia," said Minister for Rural Health, Senator Bridget McKenzie.
CRANAplus ceo Christopher Cliffe said people living in remote parts of the country had less access to the source of health services most Australians take for granted.
"Thanks to this grant we will be able to continue supporting health professionals such as Remote Area Nurses to ensure they are available where and when people in remote parts of the country need them most," Cliffe said.
CRANAplus activities include a support hotline on 1800 805 391.
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