Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives

25/03/2026

With the CATSINaM 2026 National Conference coming up in November it's time to place your nominations for the 2026 CATSINaM Awards! 🏆

There are a number of categories for both individual and organisational awards, so head over the the webpage to find out all the details - https://catsinam.org.au/Web/Members/CATSINaM-Awards.aspx

Make sure to get 'em in by COB 24 July!

(Pictured: Winner of the 2024 CATSINaM Lifetime Achievement Award, Prof Marion Kickett, and CATSINaM President, Vanessa Browne)

23/03/2026

Vale Rhoda Roberts AO

Often overlooked due to her prominence in arts and culture, Rhoda initially trained and worked as a nurse after leaving school.
Where ever her career took her, Rhoda was driven by community healing and responsibility.

Aunty to many, Elder-in-Residence to the SBS and inaugural head of Indigenous programming at the Sydney Opera House, CATSINaM honours the memory of Rhoda Roberts AO.

Rhoda Robert’s family has granted permission for SBS to broadcast images and footage, to honour and celebrate her life and enduring legacy. Aunty Rhoda Robe...

23/03/2026

CATSINaM has a number of complimentary tickets to the upcoming NT Nursing & Midwifery Excellence Awards Gala Dinner and we'd love to send some of our members along to celebrate!

Held at the Mindil Beach Casino Resort from 6pm on Friday 8 May, you'll join CATSINaM Elder Uncle Ted Murphy with the added opportunity to meet some other members based up north 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

To express your interest, send an email to enquire@catsinam.org.au with your full name and member ID # and we'll be in touch to arrange registration.

First in, best dressed!

23/03/2026

23/03/2026

🤔 Did you know...?

Before there was Harmony Day/Week, there was the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD), established to commemorate the Sharpeville Massacre of 1960 where South African police killed 69 anti-apartheid peaceful protestors.

For various reasons, in 1999 the Howard Government launched Harmony Day to coincide with IDERD, shifting the focus from anti-racism to national unity.

We hope for those that attended Harmony Day luncheons, that there was an opportunity to openly consider and discuss the theme for this year's National Reconciliation Week, "All In", calling for all Australians to commit to reconciliation every day, in an active way.

CATSINaM offers Australia's only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led cultural safety course, developed specifically for the nursing and midwifery professions.

Early bird registrations are currently open at a reduced rate, join the movement here - https://catsinam.org.au/Web/Members/Murra-Mullangari.aspx

On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we are calling for recognition to be matched by meaningful reform. Racism continues to harm the social and emotional wellbeing, safety, dignity and human rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Change must be accountable, properly resourced and led by our communities.

Read the full media release on our website > news > media releases

20/03/2026

✨ We’re growing our deadly team! ✨

Got passion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing, community building and shooting for the stars?

We’ve got a couple of exciting roles open within our energetic, community‑controlled nursing and midwifery peak.

If you want work that matters, alongside people who bring heart, purpose and big ideas every day - this might be your next move.

👉 Check out the roles and apply now
https://www.seek.com.au/job/90986622
https://www.seek.com.au/job/90925334

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, but all are welcome.

20/03/2026

Two years ago we were congratulating Babbingur Mia on their win at the WA NMEA.

Just a month ago they were receiving congratulations on achieving recognition as an ACCHO.

Now, they are asking for your support in advocating for the reversal of a decision to cease their funding from the end of this financial year.

Get behind a child and maternal health service that has been closing the gap for their community for over 12 years by signing the petition here - https://c.org/HFzysFGVJG

16/03/2026

This Thursday is National Close the Gap Day, with an online launch of the 2026 Campaign Report.

The highlight of the event will be a panel discussion hosted by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Katie Kiss. Drawing on the report’s findings, the panel will explore self-determination, leadership, accountability, and the path to genuine reform.

Register to attend here - 1790e0e9-c3fb-43cf-9299-6e7fb1885461@6f616a67-df65-45d0-be84-43ff34540948" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1790e0e9-c3fb-43cf-9299-6e7fb1885461@6f616a67-df65-45d0-be84-43ff34540948

12/03/2026

You are invited to participate in the final Round 3 survey of the Measuring what Matters to Australian Mothers (MMAMs) study.

You can access the survey here

https://curtin.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1G1UvEffnrFzIqO

This survey is expected to take 15 minutes to complete. You can do Round 3 even if you did not do Round 1 or Round 2.

Learn more about the project, including the various rounds and project map here - https://mmams.my.canva.site/

The survey will close on Friday 20th March.

Please see the flyer below for more information, or please contact the MMAMs Project Manager, Dr Lauren Spark, lauren.spark@curtin.edu.au

12/03/2026

📣 Australia's only standalone cultural safety course designed specifically for nurses and midwives is BACK!

Save 20% on registrations until 3 April, with the course commencing on April 8.

Running 8 weeks, this self-paced online course will provide you with the theoretical underpinnings and practical examples to understand how to practice cultural safety through all your interactions.

As the leaders in cultural safety theory in Australia, join us in the movement to put reconciliation into practice! ❤️💛🖤🤍💚💙

Find out more here - https://www.catsinam.org.au/Web/Members/Murra-Mullangari.aspx

11/03/2026

Less than one month left to register for Port Hedland!

Healthcare workers in Port Hedland and the surrounding region are invited to attend Frontline Liver Care — a FREE, fully catered, one-day, face-to-face education course designed by nurses, for healthcare professionals supporting people at risk of or living with liver disease.

Delivered by the Australasian Hepatology Association and the Liver Foundation, this practical course builds confidence to recognise early signs of liver disease, support patients, and strengthen local referral and care pathways.

Practical, regionally relevant learning
Networking with liver health nurses
No cost to attend (limited travel and accommodation grants available)
Open to nurses and healthcare professionals working in regional, rural and remote Western Australia.

Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/empowering-nurses-liver-care

Enquiries: danielle@liver.org.au

Funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

11/03/2026

Healthcare workers in the Kalgoorlie region are invited to attend Frontline Liver Care – Empowering Healthcare Workers — a FREE, fully catered, one-day, face-to-face education course designed for nurses and healthcare professionals working in regional, rural and remote communities.

Developed by expert nurses and delivered by the Australasian Hepatology Association and Liver Foundation, this practical course focuses on early detection, clinical management, and navigating local referral pathways for people at risk of or living with liver disease and primary liver cancer.

✔️ Practical, evidence-based learning
✔️ Face-to-face and fully catered
✔️ No cost to attend (limited needs-based grants available)

📍 Rydges Kalgoorlie
🗓 Friday 24 April | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

🔗 Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/kalgoorlie-frontline-liver-care-empowering-healthcare-workers
📧 Enquiries: danielle@liver.org.au

Funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.