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Advocating on behalf of the nursing profession
We are committed to ensuring that the expertise and experiences of nurses are represented in policy development throughout the Australian health and aged care system.
Fellows and Members of ACN are regularly invited to participate in consultations on a broad range of clinical, professional and health policy issues. Opportunities to contribute to ACN submissions are advertised through our monthly eNewsletter and by direct communication with members.
Help shape the future of healthcare
Your expertise is invaluable! We invite ACN members to actively participate and voice your opinions in our open consultations. Your insights will be instrumental in crafting influential submissions and white papers. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare.
- Tasmanian 20-Year Preventive Health Strategy
Chronic conditions are the leading cause of illness, disability, and death in Australia. Tasmania faces more of these challenges compared with other states. Therefore, the Tasmanian Government plans to develop and implement a 20-Year Preventive Health Strategy by the end of this year. They would like feedback on the proposed strategy based on personal perspectives and experiences. Public consultation is open until 25 May 2025. To provide feedback and/or to see further details of the strategy visit Tasmania Government Department of Health website. - Parliamentary Inquiry into Elder Abuse in Queensland
In December 2024, the Legislative Assembly agreed to a motion that the Education, Arts and Communities Committee inquire into and report on Elder Abuse in Queensland. To view the complete terms of reference and/or provide a submission to this inquiry please visit the Queensland Parliament website.
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Policy Summit
Every year ACN hosts an invitation-only Policy Summit in Canberra. At the Summit, Policy Fellows, and Distinguished Guests have the opportunity to engage in high-level discussions regarding ACN’s policy strategy and wider issues affecting nursing and healthcare.
Parliamentary Friends of Nursing
ACN launched the Parliamentary Friends of Nursing as a forum open to all parliamentarians to meet to discuss a range of issues facing the nursing profession and how the nursing profession can provide solutions to the issues facing Australia’s health system.
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