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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.
- General practice in Aged Care Incentive – Consultation
An independent consultant is evaluating the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive and is seeking feedback. If you’re involved in the operations, staffing, and clinical processes of a residential aged care home, we want to hear from you. This will help us understand more about the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive, including: experiences in participating; impacts and challenges for staff; areas for improvement. It aims to improve primary care for residents living in aged care homes. Your insights will contribute to shaping the future of aged care and primary care. The consultation closes on Thursday 19 December 2024.
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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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