News

Stay up-to-date with the latest news from the ACMHN. In this space, you will find our latest press releases and stories. If you are a member, you can also find the latest updates from the CEO and the Board here.

 

OpEd by Commissioner Catherine Lourey - 
Mental Health Commission of New South Wales

 

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Nursing Review interviews ACMHN Vice-President, Professor
John Hurley

Nursing Review interviews ACMHN Vice-President, Professor John Hurley
Tuesday 23 May 2023 Health Editor, Elise Hartevelt interviewed ACMHN Vice-President, Professor John Hurley in a recent podcast about the public view on mental health nursing and how this impacts workforce recruitment. Find the Nursing Review podcast here: Stigma hinders student nurses from mental health careers: podcast.

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NURSING REVIEW INTERVIEWS ACMHN VICE-
PRESIDENT, PROFESSOR JOHN HURLEY

Nursing Review interviews ACMHN Vice-President, Professor John Hurley Tuesday 23 May 2023 Health Editor, Elise...

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SUPPPORING PEOPLE DURING THE UP'S AND DOWN'S
OF THEIR MENTAL HEALTH BY MICHAEL SMITH

Supporting people during the up's and down's of their mental health by Michael Smith...

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NO OTHER CAREER BY TESSA MORIARTY

No other career by Tessa Moriarty In this series, ACMHN members talk about their ...


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NURSING REVIEW INTERVIEWS ACMHN PRESIDENT, PROFESSOR MICHAEL HAZELTON

Nursing Review interviews ACMHN President, Professor Michael Hazelton Friday 31 March 2023 Health Editor, Elise ...

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Press Releases

     PRESS RELEASE     

  15/04/2024

Statement from the Australia College of Mental Health Nurses

ACMHN extends its sympathies to those affected by the attack at Bondi Junction.


     PRESS RELEASE     

  29/06/2023

ACMHN calls for better recognition at Senate Inquiry into ADHD

ACMHN calls for better recognition at Senate Inquiry into ADHD. Thursday 29 June


     PRESS RELEASE     

  10/05/2023

ACMHN welcomes support for Nurse Practitioners in the Federal Budget

ACMHN welcomes support for Nurse Practitioners in the Federal Budget Wednesday 10May


     PRESS RELEASE     

  18/04/2023

Minister Shorten values mental health nurse warriors

Minister Shorten values mental health nurse "warriors" Tuesday 18 April 2023 Addressing 10 years of NDIS neglect, Minister Shorten has acknowledged the


     PRESS RELEASE     

  23/03/2023

Concerns raised regarding substandard mental health content in Australian nursing programs.

Concerns raised regarding substandard mental health content in Australian nursing programs. Thursday 23 March 2023 The Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN)


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  28/02/2023

Mental health nurse psychotherapists are excluded from providing subsidised psychotherapy services

Mental health nurse psychotherapists are excluded from providing subsidised psychotherapy services. Tuesday 28 February 2023 The Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN)


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  21/02/2023

Mental Health Nurses Day goes international!

Mental Health Nurses Day goes international! Tuesday 21 February 2023 “In a world impacted by the after effects of COVID and growing


College Connections

Our College Connections e-newsletter is a fortnightly publication by the College to update its members on the newest developments in regards to mental health nursing, share events, surveys,  and more. To access the newsletter, please log into the members portal.

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World Mental Health Day

The global COVID-19 pandemic has tested Australians' mental health like never before. Caring for our mental health is now more important than ever, but never before has it been so difficult. 

For World Mental Health Day,  ACMHN CEO Stephen Jackson tells us how keeping moving keeps him going.  This video was generously prepared and edited by Mental Health Australia, for this year's 'Look after your mental health, Australia' campaign.

World Mental Health Day