Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council - ANMAC

18/07/2025

ANMAC is pleased to be exhibiting at the APNA - Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association Festival of Nursing next week, which brings together nurses from across the country to connect, learn and share insights on the future of care.

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday 24 – Saturday 26 July
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

Visit us at booth 16 to learn more about ANMAC’s role in supporting Australia’s nursing and midwifery professions.

More about the event: https://www.apna.asn.au/education/festival

We look forward to seeing you there!

16/07/2025

ANMAC is attending the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) National Nursing Forum next week at the National Convention Centre Canberra. Come and say hi, we are at booth 33!

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Wednesday 23 – Friday 25 July
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: National Convention Centre, Canberra

Come visit the ANMAC booth to learn more about our role in maintaining and improving standards for health professionals.

For more details about the event, visit: https://www.acn.edu.au/events/national-nursing-forum

We look forward to seeing you there!

09/07/2025

If you’ve recently completed an Australian nursing or midwifery qualification and have applied for Ahpra registration, you may be eligible to apply through ANMAC’s GradReady pathway.

GradReady allows you to lodge your Modified Skills Assessment earlier – supporting a smoother transition into the workforce and skilled migration process.

Learn more and apply before the deadline: https://anmac.org.au/skilled-migrants/gradready-skills-assessment

09/07/2025

👇Just a reminder to check www.mara.gov.au when choosing a migration agent on your migration journey to Australia.

The Australian Border Force recently detained and removed a foreign national who was living in Australia without a visa and illegally charging people for migration advice.

This person took money from more than 100 visa applicants, helping them to apply for a Protection visa despite knowing they were not asylum seekers and would be refused.

This was not only unlawful; it also caused unnecessary delays to the applications of asylum seekers and others who genuinely need Australia’s protection.
Under Australian law, only registered migration agents and Australian legal practitioners can charge a fee for providing immigration assistance.

Don’t risked being scammed. Search for a registered migration agent at www.mara.gov.au or access free legal advice from a specialist refugee and immigration legal provider in your state or territory.

For more information visit homeaffairs.gov.au/protection

06/07/2025

As we celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC Week in 2025, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) proudly stands alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in recognising the enduring contributions of First Nations nurses and midwives - past, present and emerging.

This year’s theme, “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy,” powerfully resonates with our purpose as the national accrediting authority for nursing and midwifery education. It reminds us that the future of health and healing in Australia is being shaped right now - in classrooms, on Country, in clinics, and through community-led knowledge systems that have been sustained for generations.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives have long held critical roles in the health and wellbeing of their communities. They carry deep cultural knowledge, resilience, and a profound understanding of care that is holistic, relational, and grounded in Country. Their work not only heals individuals - it strengthens communities, advances health equity, and builds a powerful legacy of culturally safe practice.

As educators, regulators, and policy-makers, we must actively honour this legacy by ensuring Indigenous voices lead and shape the future of nursing and midwifery education.

At ANMAC, we are committed to transforming nursing and midwifery education to reflect the lived realities and aspirations of First Nations peoples. This means:
- Embedding First Nations knowledges and realities across curriculum and clinical practice.
- Ensuring culturally safe learning environments that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to thrive.
- Upholding self-determination and Indigenous leadership in educational policy, governance, and decision-making.

The next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives are not just students, they are future leaders, health advocates, educators, and cultural custodians. Their strength and vision will shape a more inclusive, just, and compassionate health system for all.

As NAIDOC marks its 50-year milestone, we reflect on a movement born from community strength and guided by the wisdom of Elders. In 2025, we celebrate the momentum of a new era, where Indigenous excellence in nursing and midwifery is visible, valued, and supported at every stage of the education and professional journey.

This NAIDOC Week, ANMAC recommits to walking in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to support a future where nursing and midwifery education is led by the principles of strength, vision, and legacy.

We acknowledge the First Peoples of these lands, whose knowledges, care practices and custodianship of Country continue to guide us. We pay deep respect to Elders past and present and celebrate the emerging generation of First Nations nurses and midwives who carry their legacy with pride.

Happy NAIDOC Week 2025

https://www.naidoc.org.au

01/07/2025

Thinking about migrating to Australia as a registered nurse?

From 1 July 2025, ANMAC is expanding eligibility under the Full Skills Assessment to support more internationally qualified nurses.

If you are currently registered and working in the UK, Ireland, US, Canada, Singapore, or Spain, you may now be eligible to apply now.

You can apply if:

• you have completed a 3-year nursing or midwifery degree and are currently registered in the UK, Ireland, US, Hong Kong, Canada, Singapore, or Spain

or

• you have finished a 3-year nursing degree after 1 Jan 2017, passed the relevant nursing exam, and have at least 1,800 hours of paid practice in the UK, Ireland, US, Canada, Singapore or Spain.

Visit our website for full details and to check if you are eligible - https://anmac.org.au/news/anmac-broadens-access-full-skills-assessment-iqrns

You can also use our new online form to help determine which assessment pathway is right for you - https://anmac.org.au/skilled-migrants/assessment-determination-form

13/06/2025

Finishing your nursing or midwifery studies soon?

You may be eligible to apply for your ANMAC skills assessment while waiting for your Ahpra registration.

GradReady is open until 31 July 2025 giving overseas-born graduates on temporary visas a head start on their skilled migration journey.

✔️ Tick these boxes? You might be GradReady:

🔲 I’ve finished my final placement
🔲 I’m graduating soon from an Australian university or vocational education provider with a nursing or midwifery qualification
🔲 I have a valid passport, a photo, and evidence I’ve completed my course requirements
🔲 I’ve applied for Ahpra registration but haven’t received my certificate yet
🔲 I want to get in the queue early for ANMAC’s pre-assessment

It’s less waiting, less stress – and a faster path into Australia’s healthcare workforce.

Applications close 31 July 2025

Learn more: https://anmac.org.au/skilled-migrants/gradready-skills-assessment

Questions? gradready@anmac.org.au

27/05/2025

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to reflect on our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how we can each contribute to reconciliation.

The dates commemorate two significant milestones, the 1967 Referendum and the 1992 Mabo decision and remind us that reconciliation is not a one-off moment, but a collective journey of truth-telling, healing and meaningful action.

This year’s theme, Bridging Now to Next, speaks to the importance of honouring the past while shaping a future built on respect, equity and justice.

At ANMAC, reconciliation is central to our work. Through the accreditation of nursing, midwifery and healthcare programs, and our assessment of internationally qualified practitioners, we are committed to supporting a culturally safe, skilled, and responsive health workforce.

We recognise the critical role that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals, communities and knowledges play in shaping healthcare that serves all Australians. Our work must reflect this, not just in principle, but in practice.

Reconciliation must live in our hearts, minds and everyday actions. This week and beyond, we reaffirm our commitment to walking alongside First Nations peoples in building a stronger, fairer health system for the future.

To learn more about National Reconciliation Week: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/

26/05/2025

Today, on National Sorry Day, we pause to acknowledge the harm caused by the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families and to recognise the strength and resilience of the Stolen Generations and the ongoing impact on their communities.

We acknowledge the pain, grief and injustice experienced, and the ongoing impacts felt across generations. We pay our respects to the strength of First Nations peoples, families and communities.

This year’s theme “We cannot wait another generation” is a powerful reminder of the urgent need for action and accountability on our shared journey of reconciliation.

At ANMAC, we are reflecting on our reconciliation journey and are committed to progressing the next stage of our Reconciliation Action Plan. We reaffirm our commitment to walk alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, embed respect across our organisation, and actively support truth-telling, healing and reconciliation.

As part of this, we continue to advocate for culturally safe, respectful and inclusive healthcare, recognising that cultural safety is essential to equity and improved health outcomes.

Reconciliation is everyone’s responsibility. With listening, learning and humility, we are committed to getting it right, and to making meaningful change.

22/05/2025

Yesterday at Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council - ANMAC , we came together over morning tea to celebrate and acknowledge the incredible contributions of nurses and midwives, both within our team and across every part of the healthcare system in Australia.

These professions are at the heart of safe, high-quality, and culturally responsive care, and we are proud that our work in accreditation and skilled migration contributes to strengthening them.

The morning was filled with connection, insight, and gratitude, reminding us of the expertise we are lucky to have within our walls, and the shared values that guide our work every day.

Together, we also reflected on the many settings where nurses and midwives make an impact, from hospitals and aged care to policy, education, outreach, and remote communities.

It was a meaningful moment to pause, reflect, and recognise how our culture at ANMAC, rooted in Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, and Respect, helps us support the professions that care for our community.

14/05/2025

We are hiring! Two exciting opportunities to join ANMAC.

Passionate about shaping national healthcare education standards or positive organisational culture? This is your chance to make an impact. Come work with us!

1. People and Culture Officer
Canberra-based | Full-time | Hybrid work environment
Join our high-performing Corporate Services team and help drive employee engagement, recruitment, onboarding, policy, and wellbeing initiatives. Ideal for an early-career HR professional looking to grow in a values-driven environment.

2. Associate Director, Accreditation Services
Canberra-based | Full-time | Frequent travel required
A senior leadership role for a preferred Registered Midwife or Nurse with strong experience in health education, curriculum evaluation, and stakeholder engagement. Lead accreditation assessments and help shape the future of nursing and midwifery education in Australia.

Why ANMAC?
We are a values-led organisation committed to Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, and Respect. We offer flexibility, professional development, and the chance to contribute to work that protects public health and strengthens Australia’s healthcare workforce.

Learn more and apply now

People & Culture Officer
https://jobs.anmac.org.au/Home/JobOpeningDetails?jobOpeningId=26

Associate Director, Accreditation Services
https://jobs.anmac.org.au/Home/JobOpeningDetails?jobOpeningId=27