Media Release - Australian College of Nursing

Peta Murphy MP

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is deeply saddened by the death of the Member for Dunkley, Peta Murphy MP. ACN CEO, Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN, said Peta Murphy made a significant contribution to politics, public life, and her community and constituents. “She will be remembered fondly for her outstanding personal advocacy for women…

Shingles vaccine changes: What you need to know

Shingles vaccine changes: What you need to know

Recently, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) provided updates to the shingles vaccine schedule in Australia. As our understanding of the disease advances and vaccination methods improve, these updates are crucial for ensuring the health of Australians. As health practitioners, we are accountable for familiarising ourselves with these changes so we can provide…

Media Release - Australian College of Nursing

Primary care model must evolve to reflect changes in health workforce and patient needs

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is calling for significant changes to Australia’s model of primary healthcare delivery to reflect the changing healthcare needs of an ageing population and supply issues affecting sections of the health workforce. In its submission to the Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce Review (the Cormack Review), ACN provides…

Submission

Scope of practice review

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