Big-picture health reform "remains unfinished business", nurses say
15 May, 2026In the wake of the Australian Government's Budget 2026–27, the Australian College of Nursing has said "support for nurses and nursing cannot be delayed further".
Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers — nominations open
30 April, 2026With a focus on innovation and transformative leadership, nominations are open until 1 June for the Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers.
NSW IRC decision prompts "mixed emotions" from nurses and midwives
17 April, 2026A wage ruling by the NSW Industrial Relations Commission has prompted mixed emotions from the state's public sector nurses and midwives, NSWNMA has said.
PhD scholarship announced for nursing leadership in digital health
20 February, 2026Australian Catholic University has partnered with the Australian College of Nursing, Ausmed and Monash Health to launch a PhD scholarship program.
Teachers Health Group announces Simone Tregeagle as next CEO
30 January, 2026Teachers Health Group, which encompasses Nurses & Midwives Health, has announced that Simone Tregeagle will be the new CEO — commencing 1 July 2026.
Nurse turns to teaching health care's next generation
10 November, 2025Rosemarie Garcia has returned to where her nursing training began, this time as a teacher to the next generation of healthcare workers.
Nominations open for 2026 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards
03 November, 2025Nominations have opened for the 2026 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards, set to run for their 20th year.
Nurse-led regional clinics pilot shows promise
20 October, 2025A pilot program that saw over 25 nurses deliver chronic disease management and preventative health care across 18 general practices in regional NSW is expanding.
In Conversation with Australian College of Nursing CEO, Dr Kathryn Zeitz
29 September, 2025 by Amy Sarcevic*Hospital + Healthcare speaks with Australian College of Nursing CEO Dr Kathryn Zeitz about where we're at, and need to go, with nurses' scope of practice.
Two healthcare student spotlights this National Skills Week
26 August, 2025This National Skills Week (25–31 August), we spotlight two NSW TAFE students and graduates helping to meet the state's demand for skilled healthcare workers.
National Nursing Forum commences with over 800 delegates
23 July, 2025More than 800 nursing leaders are gathering in Canberra from today for the three-day National Nursing Forum, the Australian College of Nursing's signature event.
Denise Lyons is the new APNA President
14 July, 2025Denise Lyons is the new President of the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA), replacing Karen Booth, who had held the role for 16 years.
APNA is searching for its next CEO
10 June, 2025As part of a planned transition from longtime CEO Ken Griffin, the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association has announced it is searching for its next CEO.
Florence by APNA nursing CPD app
22 May, 2025Florence by APNA (Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association) is a free app designed to make nursing professional development easy, efficient and empowering.
HESTA Nursing & Midwifery Awards 2025 winners announced
16 May, 2025Ty Simpson (Alfred Health), Vanessa Page (Gateway Health) and the Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre are the HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards 2025 winners.
![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
