ACN Pre-Budget Submission 2024-25 The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is calling on the Government to fund a major national campaign to promote a positive image of a lifelong career in nursing as a core component of major reforms needed to build a multidisciplinary health workforce skilled to meet the complex needs of a growing…
On International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024, the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) reiterates and reinforces the commitment of nurses and the nursing profession to improving women’s health and wellbeing. ACN CEO, Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN, said the values, practices, and objectives of ACN and the nursing profession are fully aligned with the spirit of…
In honour of International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting the extraordinary female leaders within our organisation. These trailblazers have navigated the multifaceted landscape of leadership, carving paths in diverse fields and roles. They now share their wisdom on rising to leadership, embodying inclusive leadership traits, and addressing the current challenges leaders encounter. Their insights provide not…
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…