In its 2025-26 Pre-Budget Submission, the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is calling on the Federal Government to fund measures to support nurses experiencing perimenopause and menopause. With women comprising 88 per cent of Australia’s nursing workforce and approximately half of these nurses at an age where they may experience perimenopause or menopause, ACN is…
World Health Day was established by the World Health Organization to raise awareness of critical global health issues and drive action to address them. This year’s World Health Day theme is Global Action for Universal Health, promoting equitable access to high-quality health care and a commitment to universal health coverage. Achieving universal health care is…
Tools and skills to equip women to become leaders in nursing Leadership in nursing means shaping the future of health care through vision, authenticity, and resilience. For nurses aspiring to lead effectively in today’s complex healthcare environment, developing key tools and skills is essential. Pivotal programs, such as those offered by the ACN Institute of…
Celebrate the achievements of our graduates at the Australian College of Nursing’s Graduate Ceremony. Join us as we honour their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence in nursing education.
A unified call from Australia’s peak nursing and midwifery groups Australia’s peak nursing and midwifery groups are calling on the major parties at this election to commit to immediate and effective reform that will provide all Australians with quicker and more affordable access to the health services they need. The nine peak groups are advocating…
ACN Policy Summit 2025 Reforming Healthcare Policy for the Future Nursing Workforce Old Parliament House, Canberra, Friday, 14 March 2025 The leader of the Federal Government’s groundbreaking Unleashing the Potential of the Health Workforce – Scope of Practice review, Professor Mark Cormack, will address nursing leaders, health policy experts, and industry stakeholders at the eighth…
Balancing clinical duties with management responsibilities is a core challenge for Nurse Unit Managers (NUMs). While many nurses step into leadership roles with strong clinical expertise, the shift to managing teams, resources, and operations requires a new set of skills. The Nurse Unit Manager Leadership Program, delivered by the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Institute…
Eczema is a common condition affecting 1 in 10 Australians. Often viewed as a minor condition or allergy that is easily diagnosed and easily treated – the reality for many people living with eczema is somewhat different and more complex, and many health professionals are unaware of the realities of life for those affected. The…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) welcomes the Prime Minister’s $8 billion plan to cut out-of-pocket health care costs for consumers, but says it is only a short-term fix to the problems plaguing the health care sector. “Nurses see first-hand how poor access to timely primary health care can lead to more serious conditions that…
Overview Vaping is an emerging and evolving public health issue. Currently, health experts, researchers, and authorities are working to ascertain the long-term health consequences of vaping. The full risks remain unknown. What is known is that the promoted idea that vaping is safer than smoking has led to the proliferation of non-therapeutic vapes which target…