Policy & Advocacy

Position Statements

The ACMHN actively works together with its members to create position statements that reflect the interests of mental health nurses all across Australia.

We Stand with Mental Health Nurses

For any inquiries regarding position statements please email the communications team.

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Advocating for Mental Health Nurses as a Workforce Solution

The ACMHN is committed to positive consumer outcomes and advocates that specialist-qualified Mental Health Nurses are essential to achieving this. This position paper outlines initiatives to improve outcomes for our communities.

Apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

The ACMHN has issued an apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, acknowledging the ongoing harm caused by colonial practices within the mental health nursing profession and recognising the role mental health nurses have played in creating health disparities among Indigenous communities.

Position Statement: Clinical Supervision for Nurses and Midwives

A joint statement developed with the Australian College of Midwives and the Australian College of Nursing. Recommends that access to regular clinical supervision be available for all nurses and midwives irrespective of their specific role, area of practice, and years of experience.

Refugee and Asylum Seeker Health

Published by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and endorsed by the ACMHN. Recognises that refugees and asylum seekers often have unique and complex physical and mental health needs, and acknowledges the significant contribution people of refugee background make to Australian and New Zealand society.

Discussion Paper: Clinical Supervision for Nurses and Midwives

Provides the background information about clinical supervision for nurses and midwives that guided the development and revision of the position statement. Includes an extensive reference list and a glossary of terminology.

AI Scribes in Mental Health Nursing Practice, Informed Consent and Equitable Access to Care

The ACMHN's position on AI scribes in mental health nursing practice, covering informed consent, equitable access to care, and clinical governance.

Undergraduate Mental Health Nursing Education

The ACMHN's position on strengthening mental health content in undergraduate nursing programs, including dedicated theory units, specialised clinical placements, and additional pathways into mental health nursing.

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