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Next Gen Nursing – Discussion Paper

View fullscreenSkip to PDF content More resources Submission Universal access to reproductive healthcare 1 December 2022 Budget Submission ACN’s 2026-2027 Pre-Budget Submission 18 February 2026 Budget Submission ACN’s 2023-2024 Pre-Budget Submission 25 January 2023 Position Statement Community and primary health care nursing 1 September 2016 Policy Paper Nursing leadership in emissions reduction guiding principles 7…

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The first 2000 days – Discussion Paper

The discussion paper discusses the critical importance of the first 2000 days of a child’s life in Australia, emphasising the need for integrated early childhood care, investment in maternal and child health services, and culturally responsive practices to improve long-term health and social outcomes. It highlights the critical role of nursing in supporting children’s health…

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Clinical Supervision for Nurses and Midwives – Discussion Paper

Clinical Supervision is a formally structured professional arrangement between a supervisor and one or more supervisees. The supervisor facilitates the supervisees to critically examine their work issues to gain a deeper understanding, consider alternative perspectives, develop insight, and determine next steps. Clinical Supervision has an established history in the healthcare profession, including psychotherapy, counselling, social…

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Nurse leadership during disruptive events

View fullscreenSkip to PDF content More resources Budget Submission ACN’s 2023-2024 Pre-Budget Submission 25 January 2023 Budget Submission ACN’s 2024-2025 Pre-Budget Submission 10 March 2024 Submission Special commission of inquiry into healthcare funding 1 October 2023 Position Statement Leading digital health transformation: The value of Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) roles 14 July 2020 White…

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Nursing leadership in emissions reduction guiding principles

View fullscreenSkip to PDF content Communication on Climate Change and Health Toolkit for health professionals While climate change is a big threat to health, implementing solutions to address climate change presents a huge opportunity to promote better health and protect people from climate-sensitive diseases. Communicating the health risks of climate change and the health benefits…

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Men in nursing guiding principles

View fullscreenSkip to PDF content More resources Position Statement Artificial Intelligence 22 July 2024 White Paper Establishing a nurse-led palliative care service in Australia: an implementation toolkit 12 May 2020 Position Statement The effectiveness of nurse-led interventions in the assessment and management of overweight and obese children and young people 5 March 2020 Position Statement…

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Nursing leadership in diversity and inclusion guiding principles

View fullscreenSkip to PDF content More resources Policy Paper Nurse leadership during disruptive events 17 March 2022 Position Statement Leading digital health transformation: The value of Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) roles 14 July 2020 Position Statement Optimising person and family-centred end-of-life care during a pandemic 8 October 2020 Policy Paper Nursing leadership in emissions…

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Blood donation in Australia — Joint issues brief with the Australian College of Nursing and CRANAplus

View fullscreenSkip to PDF content More resources Submission Letter: Addressing Collaborative Arrangements for Nurse Practitioners 8 October 2020 White Paper Reimagining the community and primary health care system 5 August 2021 Position Statement Maternal, child and family health nursing 20 February 2024 Position Statement The role of the nurse in the assessment and management of…

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Nurses, immunisation and health

View fullscreenSkip to PDF content More resources Budget Submission ACN’s 2026-2027 Pre-Budget Submission 18 February 2026 Position Statement The role of nurses in chronic disease prevention and management in rural and remote areas 26 May 2020 Budget Submission ACN’s 2024-2025 Pre-Budget Submission 10 March 2024 Submission Engaging your Member of Parliament 9 September 2022 Position…