The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) acknowledges the retirement of NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner MP. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said “NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner MP has shown strong leadership and dedication to the health portfolio since her appointment to the position in 2011. She took steps to improve health outcomes…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) congratulates all Australia Day 2017 Honours Recipients. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said, “On behalf of ACN’s Board, Distinguished Life Fellows, Fellows, Members and staff, I congratulate all Australia Day 2017 Honours Recipients. I want to especially congratulate Professor Catherine Turner, Ms Elizabeth Bowell, Ms Noela Davies,…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) welcomes the announcement by the Prime Minister, the Hon. Malcolm Turnbull MP, welcoming the Hon. Greg Hunt MP as Australia’s new Health and Sport Minister and the Hon. Ken Wyatt MP Minister for Aged Care and Indigenous Health. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said, “On behalf of…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is deeply saddened to hear about the tragic events that have occurred in Melbourne’s Bourke Street Mall today. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said “ACN sends sincere condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives, and those who have been injured will remain in…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) acknowledges the contribution of outgoing NSW Premier Mike Baird as he announced his retirement from politics yesterday. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said “ACN wishes outgoing NSW Premier Mike Baird all the best in his post-political career and his family the best possible care as they manage…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) welcomes the announcement by The Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier, New South Wales and The Honourable (John) Giovanni Domenic Barilaro MP, Deputy Premier, of The Honourable Bradley Ronald Hazzard MP as the new Minister for Health, and Minister for Medical Research. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said,…
The Australian College of Nursing will work constructively with new Federal Health Minister The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) acknowledges the resignation of The Hon Sussan Ley MP, Minister for Health and Aged Care, Minister for Sport made today. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said, “ACN is privileged to have had The Hon…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is privileged to announce the appointment of Professor Christine Duffield FACN as the incoming ACN President. Christine Duffield is an internationally renowned nurse who has worked tirelessly across direct care, consultancy, academia, research and in leadership roles to spearhead the advancement of the nursing profession in Canada, New Zealand,…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) supports the findings by NPS MedicineWise in the Choosing Wisely in Australia 2016 Report, which reinforce the urgent need for a national conversation on the appropriate, safe and effective use of the country’s health resources. Australia’s health care system faces a number of complex challenges in providing high quality,…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) warmly congratulates the winners of the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. The Victorian Public Healthcare Awards are an annual acknowledgement of excellence, dedication and innovation in public health, health services and service initiatives that deliver informed and effective healthcare. The 2016 Awards reflect priority areas in healthcare identified by the…