
Our Story
As an Australian-owned and managed aged care specialized nursing agency, we’ve been connecting great staff with facilities and providers since 2010. Our organisation is named in honour of Christiaan Neethling Barnard – the brilliant cardiac surgeon who performed the world’s first human heart transplant in 1967.
Inspired by his extraordinary legacy, we seek to embody the principles of a life dedicated to others. Every day, our team strives to offer our clients expert, compassionate, and specialised care – with a heart-to-heart human touch.
Before the inception of Chris Barnard Nursing Agency, in 2010, our team had worked in the Aged Care industry and witnessed its dire need for change.
TEAM CBNA then formed in 2010. Here was our challenge, our solution, and our result.
Challenge
The fundamental challenge that affected all aspects of the Aged Care sector was, a lack of support and staffing services which resulted in under-resourced providers and overworked staff, which left the residents with poor support.
Solution
We hired for heart. CBNA offered an optimistic new choice; A people-centric agency that built a workforce based primarily on their values and fit for aged care with a view to develop skill.
Our promise to understand, to create relationships, and to build trust with both our clients and our staff have stood the test of time.
Large agency capability with a personal, caring touch
At Chris Barnard Nursing Agency, our experienced team understands the aged care industry and how to meet your staffing needs. Our boutique nature means you’ll talk to someone who knows you by name.
Vision
To be the Australian preferred provider of outsourced workforce solutions in Aged Care.
Mission
Understand our clients, create relationships and build trust so we can solve their workforce challenges and provide the best care for our elderly.
We aim to be our clients’ preferred partner, so they are as loyal to us as we are to them.

We are humans, speaking to humans!
How we communicate is central to how we bring our values to life. We thrive on the ability to understand and feel what another person is experiencing and putting ourselves in their shoes. Having our tone & voice as a point of reference helps each of us set the benchmark for the CBNA customer service experience.
Our Values

Keep learning, keep growing. Find your best and bring out the best in others.

Teamwork is powerful. It makes us all stronger. Invest in your team, trust in your team, be there for each other. We inspire, support and empower our people to realise their potential.

Achieving anything worthwhile takes commitment. Expect challenges and take them on. Don't give up, persistence pays off.

Achieving anything worthwhile takes commitment. Expect challenges and take them on. Don't give up, persistence pays off.

Simple is better, communicate clearly. Get through the clutter. Move quickly.

Listen first. Recognise the efforts of those of who contribute to our achievements and never take success for granted. Show pride without ego.

We’re all part of a proud team. Now each of us has an opportunity to contribute to our story.
What our clients say
Since 2010, we’ve been helping our aged care clients deliver quality care for their residents. We see ourselves as your partners in care provision. Our team work closely with you to meet your staffing needs