Nurses have a proud, selfless and heroic history of military service, both in times of conflict and peace. “In 1902, the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS) was formed when civilian nurses volunteered for wartime military service,” Australian College of Nursing CEO, Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward said. Thousands of AANS nurses served overseas and at home…
With hot weather taking hold across large parts of the country and expected to continue into the weekend, the Australian College of Nursing is calling on people to take precautions to protect their health. “Heat can really impact on a person if they do not take care. We ask people to be sensible in these…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) congratulates Australia’s Local Hero, Vicki Jellie, the Young Australian of the Year, Paul Vasileff, the Senior Australian of the Year, Sister Anne Gardiner AM, and the Australian of the Year, Emeritus Professor Alan Mackay-Sim. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said, “On behalf of ACN’s Board, Distinguished Life…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) acknowledges the retirement of NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner MP. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said “NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner MP has shown strong leadership and dedication to the health portfolio since her appointment to the position in 2011. She took steps to improve health outcomes…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) welcomes the announcement by the Prime Minister, the Hon. Malcolm Turnbull MP, welcoming the Hon. Greg Hunt MP as Australia’s new Health and Sport Minister and the Hon. Ken Wyatt MP Minister for Aged Care and Indigenous Health. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said, “On behalf of…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) congratulates all Australia Day 2017 Honours Recipients. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said, “On behalf of ACN’s Board, Distinguished Life Fellows, Fellows, Members and staff, I congratulate all Australia Day 2017 Honours Recipients. I want to especially congratulate Professor Catherine Turner, Ms Elizabeth Bowell, Ms Noela Davies,…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) acknowledges the contribution of outgoing NSW Premier Mike Baird as he announced his retirement from politics yesterday. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said “ACN wishes outgoing NSW Premier Mike Baird all the best in his post-political career and his family the best possible care as they manage…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is deeply saddened to hear about the tragic events that have occurred in Melbourne’s Bourke Street Mall today. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said “ACN sends sincere condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives, and those who have been injured will remain in…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) welcomes the announcement by The Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier, New South Wales and The Honourable (John) Giovanni Domenic Barilaro MP, Deputy Premier, of The Honourable Bradley Ronald Hazzard MP as the new Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said,…
The Australian College of Nursing will work constructively with new Federal Health Minister The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) acknowledges the resignation of The Hon Sussan Ley MP, Minister for Health and Aged Care, Minister for Sport made today. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said, “ACN is privileged to have had The Hon…