Institute of Leadership

ACN supports nurses to be fully equipped for the challenges and expectations they face in today’s health care environment. No matter where you are at in your career, we are always here for you – every step of the way.

ACN’s Institute of Leadership offers a range of leadership development opportunities, from CPD short courses to formal leadership programs and graduate certificates, to allow nurses to boost their leadership skills and progress their careers.

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International Council of Nurses

The International Council of Nurses was founded in Great Britain in 1899 and was the first international organisation for health care professionals.

The Australian College of Nursing is a proud member of the International Council of Nurses, serving as the Australian representative for the international federation of more than 130 nursing associations.

We’re here for nurses

Our mission is to ensure Australian nurses have access to educational, research, advocacy and leadership opportunities that will keep them highly skilled and at the cutting edge of health care delivery. We are here to support nurses by acknowledging a nurse’s education is an integral part of their lifelong learning.

We support Australian nurses and the profession in achieving the highest level of nursing excellence through the raising of funds from corporations, individuals and private Trusts and Foundations. We’re here for nurses.

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Latest news & announcements

Australian College of Nursing seeks more scholarships and support for nurses in budget submission

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The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) asks the Australian Government to provide more support for nurses entering the workforce and targeted scholarships for future and advancing nurses, in its pre-budget submission. ACN’s submission outlines policies to support the continuation of Australians receiving the highest quality of health care. A key…

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Australian College of Nursing welcomes Therapeutic Goods Administration approval of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

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The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has welcomed the announcement by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to be administered in Australia. Chief Executive Officer of ACN, Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN, said the vaccine was a welcome development in the fight against COVID-19. “This is…

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Medicare Benefits Schedule Review Taskforce ignores role of nurses in providing frontline care

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The Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Taskforce final recommendations to Government have continued to entrench the underrepresentation of nurses in the workforce, and their recommendations will do nothing to address ongoing challenges faced across the healthcare system, according to the Australian College of Nursing (ACN). ACN’s detailed submission recommended a…

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Australian College of Nursing launches aged care continual professional development (CPD) series to upskill nurses

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The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has launched an aged care continual professional development (CPD) series designed to support nurses’ in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. Chief Executive Officer of ACN, Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN, said the series…

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