Branches and Special Interest Groups
ACNN currently has 4 branches - ACT, NSW, QLD & SA; and 8 Special Interest Groups (SIGs). Branches and SIGs are sub-committees, goverened by the National Executive and the ACNN Constitution.
The purpose of a branch is to undertake activities for members within their State/Territory. Each of the SIGs have specific purposes around an area of interest.
Branch and SIG Membership
ACNN members who reside in a state/territory with a branch automatically receive branch membership.
On the application form to become a member of ACNN, or when you renew your membership, you can nominate which of the 8 SIGs you would like to receive specific information from as a SIG member. At any time throughout the year, you can join a SIG by emailing the Executive Support Officer (ESO) at eso@acnn.org.au.
Current SIGs
- Education
- Leadership
- Low Resource Countries
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
- NeoSkin
- Neurodevelopmental Care (NDC)
- Nutrition and Feeding
- Research
What you can do as a branch or SIG member...
- Let us know any achievements, awards, recognitions, graduations, QI projects, research, publications so we can celebrate our talents and improve collaboration.
- Promote ACNN membership to colleagues and new nurses entering neonatal nursing.
- Communicate your ideas and issues to committees to facilitate innovation and support for all members.
- Come along to meetings, volunteer on committees – be a part of this great community.
Forming a Branch or SIG
A group of ACNN members can apply to form a branch or SIG. The purpose Branches abide by the
Please see the individual branch page for contact details and activities. For enquires on establishing a branch please contact
the secretary.
Updated 30 March 2023