Nursing in the Community are a diverse group of health professionals working in a wide range of service delivery settings. They are well placed to play a major role in the coordination and linking of patients across our often-fragmented Australian Healthcare System. Our Faculty brings nurses in the community together to share our vision for a future of sustainable healthcare in our country that truly meets the health needs of the community we serve.
Meet the leadership team

Dr Elizabeth Halcomb PhD FACN

Professor Leah East MACN

Ms Heidi Morgan MACN

Mrs Katie Payne MACN
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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 in Child and Family Health Nursing or Community and Primary Health Care Nursing at ACN can help you create a fulfilling career.
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.