Disasters disrupt the normal functioning of communities. When a disaster occurs, Australian nurses may respond as part of a government or non-government disaster medical assistance team. Additionally, nurses may be in the communities, which are affected by disaster and spontaneously respond outside of disaster team.
The Australian College of Nursing, Disaster Health Faculty is established to facilitate a network of like-minded Fellows and Members who share an interest in disaster health. As a member of the Faculty, Fellows and Members stay up-to-date with news, research findings, best practice, educational opportunities and policy developments related to disaster health.
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Meet the leadership team
Mrs Angela Sheedy MACN
Ms Catherine Brewer MACN
Ms Jaimee Oxford MACN
Miss Logan Salmon MACN
Watch webinars
Frontline Nurses - Disseminating the Disruptive Event Report
What are the Roles of Nurses in Disasters?
Nuclear Disasters: Nursing Roles and Prevention
9/11: 20 Years On
International Disaster Nursing
Resources
The Bureau of Meteorology has formally declared an El Niño weather event. While we can’t change the climate in the short term, we can prepare our families and homes for a hot summer. This summer, be prepared for heatwaves and their effects. Check out the resources below:
Follow your passion and specialise
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and work towards becoming an expert practitioner in a clinical specialty, ACN can help you achieve your goals.
Studying a Graduate Certificate at ACN can help you create a fulfilling career in this specialty.
The courses – which are written by specialist nurses for nurses – can be completed online, anytime, anywhere and are eligible for FEE-HELP.
If you are still deciding on a clinical specialty, make sure you check out our full suite of graduate certificates to gain inspiration for progressing your career.
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