The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) supports the introduction of the Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 which seeks to decriminalise abortion in New South Wales. “New South Wales is the last remaining state in the country where women can be criminalised for their reproductive rights,” said Australian College of Nursing CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) congratulates all recipients listed in the Queen’s Birthday 2019 Honours. “On behalf of the Distinguished Life Fellows, Fellows, Members and staff, of the Australian College of Nursing, I would like to congratulate all of the recipients of this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours,” said Australian College of Nursing CEO Adjunct…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) commends the ACT Government for announcing its fifth nurse-led walk-in clinic for the ACT to be opened in Dickson. “Nurse-led clinics are a beneficial initiative that provide an invaluable service to the community,” said Australian College of Nursing CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN. “It is encouraging to see…
Australians to benefit from improved patient safety through better documentation and continuum of care New e-learning modules will ensure nurses are supported to confidently use My Health Record to improve documentation and consistency in data Nearly 400,000 nurses to benefit from new training which counts towards their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) The Australian Digital Health…
All Australians have the right to be treated with dignity and best practice care during their final days, weeks and months of life and this will require significant evolution of the health care system to enable nurses to lead the delivery of palliative care. Launching the Australian College of Nursing’s (ACN) Achieving Quality Palliative Care…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) congratulates the Prime Minister Morrison on regaining government in the 2019 Federal Election. “On behalf of ACN, I congratulate Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Coalition for their reappointment to office following the election,” said Australian College of Nursing CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN. “The health commitments made…
Over 160 events supported by the Australian College of Nursing are being held across the country in celebration of International Nurses Day (12 May). “International Nurses Day is a day to celebrate and acknowledge each and every nurse who contributes to the profession and provides care to Australians all day, every day, everywhere,” said Australian…
With less than two weeks until the Federal Election, the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is calling for a commitment to improved access and equity in health care. “The nursing profession makes up more than 50 per cent of the health workforce in Australia and work on the frontline in every health care setting,” said…
With increased cases of vaccine-preventable diseases being reported across the country and internationally, the nursing profession is reminding Australians to get immunised and protected for World Immunisation Week (24-30 April). “The World Health Organisation named vaccine hesitancy as one of the top ten global threats to health for 2019,” Australian College of Nursing CEO, Adjunct…
“Climate change poses an unprecedented threat to the health of people in Australia and across the world.” An open letter from an unprecedented coalition of health, welfare, and environment groups published today calls for all candidates in the upcoming federal election to recognise climate change as a core public health threat and commit to supporting…