About Nursing Australia
At Nursing Australia, we bring over 45 years of experience in providing temporary nursing and support services to the healthcare industry. Originally established in 1977 as AAA Nursing, then Nursing Australia, Programmed Health Professionals (PHP) and Nursing Australia again, our journey has been one of growth, evolution, and unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care.
We are a national provider of healthcare professionals, supporting both acute and non-acute settings, including hospitals, residential aged care facilities, community care, home care, industrial sites, corrective services, and more.
We specialise in delivering expertise across a wide range of areas, such as emergency, midwifery, theatre, general medical and surgical, ICU, HDU, CCU, paediatrics, NICU, SCN, and personal support services.
What sets us apart
- A trusted database of tried and tested nursing personnel.
- A multi-channel sourcing approach to ensure the right people are available at the right time.
- Proven capability to scale services quickly to meet client demand.
- An industry-leading approach to safety management.
Our values
At Nursing Australia, our values guide everything we do. We believe in
- Honesty, integrity, and compassion.
- Delivering reliable, professional, and personable services.
- Prioritising safety and wellbeing for both our clients and employees.
- Recognising our employees as our greatest asset.
- Building long-term relationships with clients and staff.
Our journey
- 1977: Established as AAA Nursing.
- 1986: Origin Healthcare founded; growth through acquisition of 25 nursing agencies.
- 2004: SKILLED Group acquired Origin Healthcare.
- 2015: Programmed acquired SKILLED Group; rebranded to Programmed Health Professionals (PHP).
- 2024: Acquired by Genesis through Southern Cross Support Services.
- 2025: Returning to the Nursing Australia name, reflecting our legacy and renewed commitment to care.
Our vision
We aspire to be the employer of choice for healthcare professionals and the provider of choice for healthcare facilities. By supporting regional communities, fostering innovation, and expanding our footprint, we aim to shape the future of healthcare staffing in Australia.