View Fullscreen More resources Submission Inquiry into human rights framework 6 July 2023 White Paper Value-based health care through nursing leadership (Full) 20 May 2022 Policy Paper Improving health outcomes in rural and remote Australia: Optimising the contribution of nurses 1 December 2018 Submission Diabetes inquiry 1 August 2023 White Paper Nurse leadership 1 January…
Overview Modern slavery, encompassing human trafficking, forced labour, forced marriage, and sexual exploitation, affects an estimated 40.3 million people globally. Despite a common misconception that modern slavery is limited to developing countries, it is a worldwide issue, with Australia also affected. Nurses, as frontline healthcare workers, are crucial in identifying and protecting victims and vulnerable…
Overview The Australian College of Nursing emphasises the importance of specialised qualifications for nurses working in maternal, child, and family health nursing (MCFHN) to ensure high-quality, expert care. While recognising the distinct roles of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Midwives (RMs), ACN advocates for RNs with specialized qualifications in MCFHN, underscoring the significance of their…
Overview Australia is grappling with a significant child maltreatment crisis, highlighted by the 2023 Australian Child Maltreatment Study, which found 62.2% of children and youth experiencing maltreatment, leading to potential mental health problems, behavioural harms and health-risk behaviours. This position statement underscores the necessity for a public health approach to child abuse and neglect. It…
View Fullscreen More resources Submission Review of primary care after hours program and policy 29 April 2024 Joint Position StatementPosition Statement Sustainable access to prescription opioids for use in palliative care 1 May 2019 Position Statement Second responder for callouts in rural, remote and isolated workplace settings 6 March 2023 Position Statement ACN emissions reduction…
View Fullscreen More resources Joint Position StatementPosition Statement Nursing informatics 6 August 2018 Position Statement Clinical supervision for nurses and midwives 1 April 2019 Position Statement Reimagining the role of nursing in emissions reduction 11 March 2022 Policy Paper Nursing leadership in diversity and inclusion guiding principles 2 February 2021 Budget Submission ACN’s 2023-2024 Pre-Budget…
View Fullscreen More resources Position Statement Nurse-led innovations in response to COVID-19 for adults living with chronic disease and multimorbidity 3 March 2023 Position Statement Maternal, child and family health nursing 20 February 2024 White Paper The case for nurse leadership in value-based health care 2 December 2020 Position Statement The sexual harassment and/or sexual…
View Fullscreen More resources White Paper Value-based health care through nursing leadership (Full) 20 May 2022 White Paper Reimagining the community and primary health care system 5 August 2021 Position Statement Nurse-led innovations in response to COVID-19 for adults living with chronic disease and multimorbidity 3 March 2023 Position Statement The effectiveness of nurse-led interventions…
View Fullscreen More resources Position Statement Coercive control 8 June 2021 Position Statement Nurses, genomics and clinical practice 8 December 2020 Policy Paper Nurse leadership during disruptive events 17 March 2022 Position Statement The role of nurses in chronic disease prevention and management in rural and remote areas 26 May 2020 Position Statement The effectiveness…
View Fullscreen More resources Submission Commonwealth Government COVID-19 response inquiry 1 December 2023 Position Statement Leading digital health transformation: The value of Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) roles 14 July 2020 Position Statement Second responder for callouts in rural, remote and isolated workplace settings 6 March 2023 Submission Review of primary care after hours program…