ACN welcomes NSW health reform agenda, calls for investment in nursing-led models of care Media Release4 December 2025 Read more
ACN welcomes Treasurers’ commitment to full scope of practice as key to healthcare productivity Media Release29 November 2025 Read more
Grattan backs better use of nursing expertise as part of hospital funding fix Media Release20 November 2025 Read more
New telehealth rules set to undermine access to advanced nurses Media Release1 November 2025 Read more
Nursing workforce reforms needed to support Thriving Kids initiative Media Release20 October 2025 Read more
Innovative nurse-led clinics boost healthcare access in regional Australia Media Release15 October 2025 Read more
High rates of influenza deaths reinforce need for nurse-led programs to boost vaccination Media Release1 October 2025 Read more
Registered nurse prescribing a generational chance to improve quality care Media Release30 September 2025 Read more
Strategic deployment of nurses key to lifting vaccination rates Media Release26 September 2025 Read more
Not all nurses work in hospitals – Nurses are where you need them Media Release22 September 2025 Read more
Nurses key to success of new needle-free children’s flu vaccine programs Media Release17 September 2025 Read more
Aged care reforms need tweaking to protect residents and nurses Media Release12 September 2025 Read more
Record high hospital activity signals need for investment in preventive and primary care Media Release11 September 2025 Read more
Wounds: more than skin deep and in need of comprehensive nurse care Media Release1 September 2025 Read more
Family and child health nurses poised to support families in Thriving Kids program with necessary reforms Media Release21 August 2025 Read more
Australian College of Nursing upskilling nurses to care for older Australians Media Release18 August 2025 Read more
Nurse pioneering new approach to wound care awarded prestigious nursing accolade Media Release24 July 2025 Read more
More than 800 nursing leaders gather in Canberra for ACN National Nursing Forum Media Release22 July 2025 Read more
Health Minister’s Award for Nursing Trailblazers recognises groundbreaking contributions to health care Media Release7 July 2025 Read more
National Immunisation Strategy backs new ways of vaccine delivery Media Release13 June 2025 Read more
Renewed nursing definitions reflect modern nursing to embolden the profession Media Release13 June 2025 Read more
Prac Payment for TAFE nursing students to help many take first step in a rewarding career Media Release11 June 2025 Read more
Australian nurses recognised for outstanding service in King’s Birthday 2025 Honours Media Release10 June 2025 Read more
ACN calls for nurse-led pop-up vaccination clinics to halt measles outbreaks Media Release9 May 2025 Read more
It’s time to put people, not medicine at the centre of health care Media Release17 April 2025 Read more
Nurses making significant contribution to success of Urgent Care Clinics Media Release4 April 2025 Read more
Significant health investment paves the way for future nursing reforms Media Release25 March 2025 Read more
Investing in nurses to lead community education and care for people experiencing menopause and perimenopause Media Release24 March 2025 Read more
ACN Policy Summit 2025: Unleashing the power and potential of nursing Media Release5 March 2025 Read more
Nurses welcome Medicare investment but call for broader reform Media Release23 February 2025 Read more
Advertising campaign a key step in bolstering nursing workforce Media Release12 February 2025 Read more
Investment in Nursing will improve healthcare access for all Australians Media Release22 January 2025 Read more
Supporting nurses to deliver life-saving immunisation across the Pacific Islands Media Release9 December 2024 Read more
Nursing and Midwifery Campaign for Better Primary Health Care for all Australians Media Release19 November 2024 Read more
ACN National Director Professional Practice Karen Grace Scope of Practice Review – 2CC Canberra Breakfast Media Release6 November 2024 Read more
ACN urges action on key recommendations from Scope of Practice Review Media Release5 November 2024 Read more
Key leadership role for nurses in responding to climate change emergencies Media Release10 October 2024 Read more
Every school-aged child should have access to a registered nurse to maintain healthy weight Media Release3 September 2024 Read more
Politicians, Nursing Leaders, Keynotes, Workshops, Abstracts … and a Dame Media Release1 August 2024 Read more
ACN calls for national Standardised Nursing Terminology (SNT) to improve nursing data collection Media Release25 July 2024 Read more
Trailblazer Finalists demonstrate the excellence and diversity of nursing leadership Media Release18 July 2024 Read more
Empowering nurses will improve healthcare access for all Australians Media Release4 June 2024 Read more
Unprecedented opportunity to keep nurses in nursing – International Nurses Day 2024 Media Release12 May 2024 Read more
Removal of collaborative arrangements will unleash Endorsed Midwives and Nurse Practitioners and benefit patients Media Release21 March 2024 Read more
ACN calls for major positive image of nursing campaign to help drive health workforce reforms Media Release10 March 2024 Read more
Nursing scholarships honour Vivian Bullwinkel and Bangka Island nurses Media Release16 February 2024 Read more
ACN urges NSW Government to provide greater support for nurses to solve health workforce shortages Media Release9 February 2024 Read more
ACN frontline members add their voices to the National Nursing Workforce Strategy Media Release7 February 2024 Read more
New Street Health Faculty to focus on the health of homeless people Media Release1 February 2024 Read more
Nurses stand ready to complement scarce and overworked doctors Media Release25 January 2024 Read more
Nurse-led care was vital in Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic Media Release18 January 2024 Read more
Primary care model must evolve to reflect changes in health workforce and patient needs Media Release2 November 2023 Read more
ACN calls for respect and support in wake of Referendum outcome Media Release14 October 2023 Read more
AMA confirms need to maximise use of nursing and allied health workforces in rural and regional Australia Media Release21 September 2023 Read more
Nurse-led care the solution to support growing number of Australians with diabetes Media Release15 September 2023 Read more
Nurses and Violence – Data, Awareness, Education and Protection Needed Media Release14 September 2023 Read more
Unleashing the nursing workforce will improve patient access to quality primary care Media Release24 August 2023 Read more
The Australian College of Nursing welcomes new President of the Board Media Release11 August 2023 Read more
ACN proud to contribute to high rates of 24/7 Registered Nurses in aged care Media Release10 August 2023 Read more
Sydney nurse announced winner of 2023 Health Minister’s Award for Nursing Trailblazers Media Release9 August 2023 Read more
ACN committed to bolstering aged care nursing workforce and supporting overseas-trained nurses Media Release9 August 2023 Read more
Nurses gather in Adelaide for learning and leadership – ACN National Nursing Forum 2023 Media Release9 August 2023 Read more
New ACN Foundation scholarships to honour the memory and sacrifice of Vivian Bullwinkel and the massacred Bangka Island nurses Media Release2 August 2023 Read more
Finalists announced for Health Minister’s Award for Nursing Trailblazers Media Release28 July 2023 Read more
Doctors too busy to treat ‘minor ailments’? – Nurses are the solution Media Release27 July 2023 Read more
ACN welcomes Blair Comley PSM as next Secretary of Department of Health and Aged Care Media Release15 June 2023 Read more
ACN welcomes Senate report on universal access to reproductive healthcare Media Release26 May 2023 Read more
Skilled migration reform provides hope for nursing workforce crisis Media Release28 April 2023 Read more
Australian College of Nursing congratulates new NSW Labor Government Media Release27 March 2023 Read more
Australians asked to share stories of Bangka Island World War II Nurses Media Release15 March 2023 Read more
Government urged to support nurses delivering COVID-19 vaccines – ACN Media Release10 February 2023 Read more
First look at Vivian Bullwinkel sculpture for Australian War Memorial Media Release16 December 2022 Read more
Nurses call on all Australians to take action and eliminate violence against nurses Media Release30 November 2022 Read more
Australian College of Nursing congratulates Labor on Victorian election victory Media Release29 November 2022 Read more
No nurse must be left behind when it comes to waiving HECS debt Media Release12 November 2022 Read more
New Editor-in-Chief appointed to profession-leading nursing research journal Media Release2 November 2022 Read more
ACN welcomes better protections for health and emergency workers Media Release21 October 2022 Read more
Nurse leadership must drive solutions to more than 9,000 nursing vacancies Media Release6 October 2022 Read more
ACN welcomes outcomes from the National Job Summit but still more needed Media Release6 September 2022 Read more
Brisbane nurse wins 2022 Health Minister’s Award for Nursing Trailblazers Media Release18 August 2022 Read more
Finalists in Health Minister’s Award for Nursing Trailblazers announced Media Release9 August 2022 Read more
Registered nurses in aged care 24/7 first step to improving care of elderly Australians Media Release2 August 2022 Read more
Prioritisation of permanent visa processing welcome step in addressing nursing workforce crisis Media Release20 July 2022 Read more
Multiple solutions needed to address rural nursing shortages in NSW Media Release17 June 2022 Read more
Australian College of Nursing (ACN) congratulates Queen’s Birthday Honours recipients Media Release13 June 2022 Read more
ACN calls for all Australian nurses to receive a tax-free pandemic bonus Media Release9 June 2022 Read more
ACN joins international call to address health system collapse in Ethiopia Media Release6 June 2022 Read more
Australian College of Nursing congratulates Greens and independents on strong election results Media Release23 May 2022 Read more
Voluntary assisted dying legislation in NSW is a solemn victory for patient rights Media Release20 May 2022 Read more
Australian College of Nursing applauds Labor’s commitment to primary care Media Release17 May 2022 Read more
International Nurses Day a celebration of profession’s diverse impact Media Release9 May 2022 Read more
Australian College of Nursing welcomes Victoria’s commitment to a sustainable nursing workforce Media Release5 May 2022 Read more
Vaccines essential to protecting our most vulnerable this winter Media Release28 April 2022 Read more
World Health Day a reminder of why nurses are pivotal to climate fight Media Release7 April 2022 Read more
Australian College of Nursing welcomes ALP promise to put registered nurses into aged care facilities on a 24-hour basis Media Release1 April 2022 Read more
Health disparities of transgender and gender diverse people require urgent attention Media Release31 March 2022 Read more
Nurses leading role in crisis responses deserve greater recognition Media Release8 March 2022 Read more
Australian nurses support international campaign demanding peace in Ukraine Media Release7 March 2022 Read more
Let nurses lead the fight to eliminate gender-based discrimination and violence says ACN on IWD 2022 Media Release3 March 2022 Read more
A highly skilled nursing workforce will lead Australians into the 22nd century says ACN Pre-Budget Submission Media Release24 February 2022 Read more
80th Anniversary of Australian nurses who lost their lives on Bangka Island in WWII Media Release11 February 2022 Read more
Nursing organisations condemn Morrison Government for failures in aged care Media Release2 February 2022 Read more
Australian College of Nursing calls for urgent tax-free COVID payment to NSW nurses Media Release28 January 2022 Read more
Australian College of Nursing congratulates the nursing profession’s Australia Day Awards and Honours recipients Media Release28 January 2022 Read more
