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Today kicked off a series of meetings at Parliament House in Canberra for Australian College of Nursing CEO Kathryn Zeit...
29/10/2025

Today kicked off a series of meetings at Parliament House in Canberra for Australian College of Nursing CEO Kathryn Zeitz and Chief Nursing Officer Frances Rice. And who better to meet with first, than the new Member for Bullwinkel, Trish Cook? She's not only a nurse but now the co-convenor of the Parliamentary Friends of Nursing group.

They discussed examples of nurses doing incredible work to care for Australians and how they could be better supported to do even more for our communities.

Thank you for spending time with us, and we look forward to continuing the conversation on the exciting possibilities for nursing and the Australian healthcare system.

Great to see more focus on how nurses can intervene early and help prevent the development of chronic conditions in at-r...
28/10/2025

Great to see more focus on how nurses can intervene early and help prevent the development of chronic conditions in at-risk groups of people.

The Tumut and Adelong Times has covered how the team at the Tumut Family Medical Centre in regional NSW delivered nurse-led health promotion clinics in the general practice, targeting chronic disease prevention, including on heart health, respiratory care and diabetes management.

Transitional nurse practitioner Rebecca Manski's clinics saw 82% of patients rebook and 71% referred for further care – with 30-minute consultations allowing time for education and early intervention.

This matters. The Murrumbidgee Local Health District has a lower life expectancy than the Australian average. Seventeen per cent of Murrumbidgee residents have diabetes, compared with 11% state-wide. There are also more deaths from coronary heart disease, and more preventable hospital admissions than most of the rest of the state.

ACN's Professor Liz Halcomb says it clearly: "Nurse-led clinics have been consistently shown to improve health outcomes and reduce hospitalisations, and governments urgently need to invest in them."

Read more: https://ow.ly/91hk50XiPp4

Final week to get your scrub teddy. Thinking of becoming an ACN Member? Now's the time. In celebration of our CEO's one ...
27/10/2025

Final week to get your scrub teddy. Thinking of becoming an ACN Member? Now's the time.

In celebration of our CEO's one year anniversary we're offering new members a free scrub teddy bear as a thank you from us.

Join before 31 October. Head to our website to sign up today:
acn.edu.au/membership

And that’s a wrap. ACN's Institute of Leadership was thrilled to conclude our final Nurse Director Leadership Program fo...
24/10/2025

And that’s a wrap. ACN's Institute of Leadership was thrilled to conclude our final Nurse Director Leadership Program for 2025. It has been a fantastic week connecting with new faces from across the country, full of insights, inspiration and plenty of fun. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible presenters.

Our next program will be in Melbourne from 18-21 May 2026, join us to begin your nurse leadership journey.

Head to our website to learn more.
https://iol.acn.edu.au/leadership-programs/nurse-director-leadership-program
https://iol.acn.edu.au/leadership-programs

📚 October book review: Red Dust Running by Anita Heiss.This is a story as old as the First Nations people of Australia. ...
23/10/2025

📚 October book review: Red Dust Running by Anita Heiss.

This is a story as old as the First Nations people of Australia. A story of the important bonds of female friendship through thick and thin. But it is also a tale of the complexity of love and relationships.

What sets this story apart are the deep cultural connections and messages of the experiences of some of Australia’s first peoples in today’s society. The setting takes the reader to a number of places, including Paddington, Sydney and the Rodeo circuit.

Red Dust Running introduces well-drawn female characters and contains some powerful messages founded in contemporary Australia.

Read it? Let us know your thoughts.

Get access to The Hive and catch more book reviews and access member benefits. Join the ACN community: acn.edu.au/membership

Join the SA Region Leadership Team for a vibrant Spring event featuring special guest ACN CEO, Adjunct Professor Kathryn...
22/10/2025

Join the SA Region Leadership Team for a vibrant Spring event featuring special guest ACN CEO, Adjunct Professor Kathryn Zeitz FACN on Saturday, 25 October 2025 in Adelaide.

This is a unique chance to hear directly from Kathryn, gain valuable insights, and connect with the Leadership Team and fellow ACN members. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired, share ideas, and grow your professional network in a welcoming and energising setting!

Secure your spot: https://members.acn.edu.au/EventDetail?EventKey=SA251025

Thinking of becoming an ACN Member? Now's the time. In celebration of our CEO's one year anniversary we're offering new ...
17/10/2025

Thinking of becoming an ACN Member? Now's the time.
In celebration of our CEO's one year anniversary we're offering new members a free scrub teddy bear as a thank you from us.
Join before 31 October
Head to our website to sign up today.
acn.edu.au/membership

The average age of the Australian nurse is 42. Nearly 90% identify as female. So menopause support isn’t just a health i...
16/10/2025

The average age of the Australian nurse is 42. Nearly 90% identify as female. So menopause support isn’t just a health issue – it’s a workforce imperative.

But where to start? With thanks to Menopause Friendly Australia, we’re sharing a comprehensive guide to help organisations establish menopause support groups. This resource is designed to create safe spaces where nurses can share experiences and access vital support. Register here to receive a copy of the guide:

https://ow.ly/OuKw50XcHQn

ACN has called for $5 million for a national campaign to raise awareness about the impacts of perimenopause and menopause in the nursing workforce and $3 million to develop and deliver an online perimenopause and menopause education program for nurses.

Read more:

https://ow.ly/RHuz50XcHQj

And, like all health professionals, nurses must be better supported to support women through menopause. We applaud Senate Committee recommendations for an expansion to nurse practitioners’ scope to support women in rural and regional areas, and for menopause education to be included in graduate outcomes for all health professionals.

We must invest in measures to ensure the nursing profession is equipped to address the challenges of menopause, to enable affected nurses to maintain their quality of life, and strengthen their ability to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

Australian Healthcare Week (11-12 March 2026) is the biggest healthcare exhibition in the southern hemisphere, showcasin...
16/10/2025

Australian Healthcare Week (11-12 March 2026) is the biggest healthcare exhibition in the southern hemisphere, showcasing the latest innovations and advancements across the entire healthcare spectrum, from aged care to nursing and patient experience. It brings together thousands of healthcare professionals to discuss and shape the future of healthcare in Australia.

To register your free tickets, visit https://ow.ly/I9wW50WWxun

Fantastic to see a powerful endorsement of nurse-led care from a regional GP in the ABC today. Read more here: https://w...
15/10/2025

Fantastic to see a powerful endorsement of nurse-led care from a regional GP in the ABC today. Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-15/nurse-led-clinics-allow-riverina-gp-practices-see-more-patients/105833890

Equally fantastic to see the work of registered nurse, Roxanne O’Reilly, profiled.

Through the Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network's Living Well, Your Way nurse-led clinic program, she was able to level up her ability to deliver high-quality preventive and primary care to people in regional NSW.

Through the program, GP clinics received funding and support for their RNs to deliver nurse-led clinics on chronic conditions.

They have had so many wins, including reducing wait times for GP appointments and improving patient continuity of care

The program piloted with 18 clinics and is now expanding to 28 clinics in the next round.

And there is more to come: with prescribing rights on the horizon for registered nurses, the future of accessible, nurse-led healthcare is bright.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, are you a breast cancer nurse wanting to take the next step in your career and...
13/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, are you a breast cancer nurse wanting to take the next step in your career and make an even greater impact? ACN’s Breast Cancer Nursing Graduate Certificate will empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to provide and coordinate evidenced-based care for those who need it most.

Apply now for the next course intake to expand your expertise and become a leader in breast cancer nursing.

https://www.acn.edu.au/nurseclick/specialist-breast-cancer-nurses-advocating-for-individualised-care

ACN is supporting National Carers Week. This week recognises the millions of people who provide unpaid care and support ...
13/10/2025

ACN is supporting National Carers Week. This week recognises the millions of people who provide unpaid care and support for those who need it. This year’s theme is “You are, know, or will be one,” highlighting the widespread nature of caring – it affects virtually every person at some point in their lives.

Find resources and more information on the National Carers Week website and Carers Australia social media pages.
https://carersweek.com.au/

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