The Australian College of Nursing has welcomed the interim report by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety and called on the Commonwealth to act on its findings without delay. “I understand the Royal Commission’s work is ongoing and it has not yet handed down its final report and recommendations, but as the…
The numbers simply don’t add up when it comes to the current aged care nursing workforce, the Australian College of Nursing warned the Royal Commission in Melbourne yesterday. “Our population is ageing. Today, 15 per cent of Australians are aged over 65. This is about one million more people than there were in 2001-02, yet…
Male nurses from around Australia are sharing their stories to encourage more men to pursue a rewarding career in nursing. “Today we understand that no job is off limits based on a person’s gender,” Australian College of Nursing (ACN) CEO, Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN explained. “We have made great strides in making sure doors…
The Australian College of Nursing has warned Australia’s 10-year Preventive Health Strategy is doomed to failure if nurses are not at the centre of its development. “We commend the Commonwealth on its commitment to improving preventive health care in this country,” Australian College of Nursing CEO, Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said. “However, it was…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is working with the Australian War Memorial to honour the courage, dedication and sacrifice of army nurse Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel AO, MBE, ARRC, ED, FNM by erecting a commemorative sculpture in the grounds of the Memorial. “Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel was a great Australian, a great leader, a…
Optimising the contribution of nurses in palliative care will enable the health care system to better meet the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of Australians with a life-limiting illness, delegates at the National Nursing Forum heard today. “We call on politicians at all levels to collaborate with nurses in palliative care policy development and…
Nurses keen to develop their leadership skills and professional knowledge will be given access to some of Australia’s most high-profile nursing leaders with the new Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Institute of Leadership. “ACN is proud to invest in the future of our nursing workforce by launching the Australian College of Nursing Institute of Leadership,”…
To secure the future of Australia’s nursing workforce, the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has today announced a Foundation dedicated to educating and supporting nurses working in our health and aged care systems. “The ACN Foundation will be significant in driving the nursing profession to deliver better patient-centred care for the health and wellbeing of…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) wishes Dr Brendan Nelson AO the best for his future endeavours following his decision to stand down as Director of the Australian War Memorial at the end of this year. “ACN wishes to acknowledge the support Dr Brendan Nelson AO has made in championing for nurses’ their contribution and…
Australia’s nationally and internationally renowned nurse leaders and their colleagues will come together at this month’s National Nursing Forum (NNF) to lend their voice, expertise and research to improving the health and wellbeing of all Australians. The theme for this year’s NNF is ‘Nursing Now — The Power of Policy’. Nursing Now is an international…