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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.

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Nurses and Violence Taskforce

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is committed to supporting and promoting safe work environments while improving policy and processes to eradicate occupational violence against nurses. The unacceptable experience of occupational violence against nurses is widespread. ACN does not accept this risk to nurses and will work tirelessly to support the introduction of legislation and initiatives that will ensure our workplaces are safe for the nursing profession.

In 2021, ACN established the Nurses and Violence Taskforce designed to develop policy and support advocacy.

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Policy and advocacy work

ACN is committed to ensuring that the expertise and experiences of nurses are represented in policy development throughout the Australian health and aged care system.

Policy Fellows

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) invites applications from registered nurses to participate in the ACN Foundation Policy Fellows Program (the program). Launched was initially launched 2019 by the ACN Foundation, this is the first nursing specific health policy fellowship in Australia.

The program has been designed to provide the next generation of nurse leaders with an understanding of the relationship between policy, advocacy and improvements in health outcomes, with a particular focus on the nursing contribution.

The Fellowship requires a commitment of one year. During this time participants will be exposed to and engage with a range of thought leaders within and external to nursing. Supported by a mentor they will participate in an interactive structured program. For further information, please email policy@acn.edu.au.

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