The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) welcomes the Victorian Government’s decision to prohibit the practice of conversion therapy and calls on the remaining states and territories to enact similar bans. “It astounds me that in a country as progressive as Australia, such harmful methods that claim to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity…
The central role nurses and midwives have in the delivery of care to communities across the globe has been recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as declaring 2020 the ‘Year of the Nurse and Midwife’. “I am extremely pleased to see that nursing and midwifery will be honoured with the dedication of 2020 as…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) congratulates all recipients of the Australia Day 2019 Honours. “I congratulate all the Australia Day 2019 Honours recipients. With such an exceptional field of nominations each of the winners should feel proud of their achievements” said Australian College of Nursing CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN.” “I am especially…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) congratulates all recipients of the Australian of the Year Awards recipients. “I congratulate all of this year’s Australian of the Year Awards recipients,” said Australian College of Nursing CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN. “Each year we recognise the Australians who continue to raise the profile of important issues,…
Nurses who are leading the way in transforming health and aged care in Australia will be recognised by the new Health Minister’s Award for Nursing Trailblazers announced today by the Australian College of Nursing (ACN). “The Nursing Trailblazers Award is the first of its kind in Australia. We commend the Minister for Health, the Hon.…
It is vital nurse education and training keep pace with advances in practice and technology as well as changing patient needs and expectations, therefore, the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) welcomes the Commonwealth Government’s announcement that the first independent review of Australian nursing preparation since 2002 will begin later this year. “The ‘Educating the Nurse…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) welcomes today’s launch of The Third Australian Atlas of Healthcare Variation in Sydney. “The third edition of the Atlas clearly shows differences in quality and access to health care still exist within this country,” said Australian College of Nursing (ACN) CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN. “This extensive research…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) calls on the Commonwealth Government to accept all the recommendations of the Senate Select Committee on Stillbirth Research and Education and immediately turn a lens on this long-neglected epidemic. “Countries around the world envy aspects of our healthcare system and the outcomes achieved in Australia,” said Australian College of…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) welcomes the Australian Government’s new standards for aged care announced this week. The new single standards, which replace the four previous sets of aged care standards, are centred on ensuring appropriate quality and safety is provided in all service settings. “It is expected these changes will tighten regulation and…
Joint media release with the Australian Digital Health Agency The Australian Digital Health Agency, in collaboration with the Australian College of Nursing (ACN), has appointed six Nurse Champions to drive engagement with the My Health Record nationally. “Our Nurse Champions will work with the Agency, ACN and the broader nursing profession to educate and…