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Canberra · Canberra2025 Health Minister’s Award for Nursing Trailblazers The founder of a revolutionary approach to treating wounds using advanced technology has been awarded the 2025 Health Minister’s Award for Nursing Trailblazers, as a leading, evidence-based demonstration of nurse-led innovation. The Minister for Health and Ageing, Mark Butler has named Professor of Wound Care and Skin Integrity at the University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Mic…Read Article
Nurse pioneering new approach to wound care awarded prestigious nursing accolade – Australian College of Nursing

Health Care · CanberraThe Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has today announced the appointment of Director of National Operations at the Department of Defence, Group Captain Kath Stein FACN GAICD, as President. Group Captain Stein takes over from Adjunct Professor David Plunkett FACN, who has served as ACN President since August 2023. During his leadership, he leveraged his considerable experience as a nurse leader and health service executive and has supported th…Read Article
The Australian College of Nursing welcomes new President – Australian College of Nursing

Canberra · CanberraThe Australian College of Nursing’s signature event, the National Nursing Forum (NNF), is taking place this week at the National Convention Centre Canberra, bringing together more than 800 delegates and over 40 exhibitors under the theme “Courage, Compassion, Connection – Empowering Nurses for the Future”. The Minister for Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, will address the Forum on Thursday 24 July, delivering the Ministerial Address and announcin…Read Article