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.
Group Captain Kath Stein FACN GAICD becomes ACN president
29 July, 2025The Australian College of Nursing has appointed its new president, Group Captain Kath Stein FACN GAICD — taking over from Adjunct Professor David Plunkett FACN.
Wound care trailblazer wins 2025 Health Minister's Award
25 July, 2025Professor Michelle Barakat-Johnson has been named the winner of the sixth annual Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers.
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.
Frances Rice appointed ACN Chief Nursing Officer
27 June, 2025Frances Rice has been appointed the Australian College of Nursing's Chief Nursing Officer, a role previously known as Director Professional Practice.
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, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA)Florence by APNA (Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association) is a free app designed to make nursing professional development easy, efficient and empowering.
Nursing and Midwifery Board waives renewal late fee until 15 June
20 May, 2025To allow more time to complete renewal in the new Ahpra portal, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has waived renewal late fees until 15 June.
NSWNMA: Proposed workers comp changes a "cruel blow"
20 May, 2025The NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association has called proposed changes to the NSW workers compensation scheme a "cruel blow" that will harm nurses and midwives.
Operating theatre nurses volunteer across the seas
19 May, 2025 | Supplied by: Monash HealthOperating theatre nurses Indra Jolayemi and Dionne Smithwick are recurrent volunteers, taking their skills to communities where access to health care is limited.
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.
Perioperative nurses take on surgical escape room
09 May, 2025 | Supplied by: CalvaryNursing staff at Calvary Adelaide Hospital have taken part in a new perioperative escape room designed by a University of South Australia lecturer.
ACN calls on a re-elected Labor to fast-track health reform
05 May, 2025In the wake of Labor's federal re-election, the Australian College of Nursing is calling for the government to fast-track its health reform processes.
Report: ACN calls for greater nurse UCC program recognition
07 April, 2025In the wake of an interim evaluation report of Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, the Australian College of Nursing is calling for greater nursing staff recognition.
