Queensland

The Qld Branch is committed to the ACNN objectives of advancing the speciality of neonatal nursing and positively influencing care for neonates and their families.

Committee

  • Chair: Wendy Carlish
  • Secretary: Donna Hovey
  • Assistant Secretary: Alice Cleary
  • Treasurer Liaison: Melody Emerson
  • Social Media Liaisons: Brianna Schipper &                                 Kate McFarlane
  • Ordinary Members: Karen Hose, Lyn Chapple &                      Deb Wright

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Members benefits

  • Access to workshops and seminars Metropolitan / Regional / Online
  • Participation in Special Interest Groups
  • Receive the published National Newsletter quarterly 
  • Keep up to date on activities and events via our Facebook,  News and Events pages.
  • Access to member only information in the Members area
  • Gain support to grow as a neonatal nurse by linking with ACNN's > 1000 members across the nation
  • Be an active participant of the QLD Branch operating committee

Interested in becoming a member?   Complete the online membership application HERE

Contact us

E:  qldbranch@acnn.org.au

The Queensland Branch of ACNN has over 300 members from a mix of regional, rural and metropolitan, public and private neonatal and midwifery services across Queensland.
 

The Queensland Branch promotes high standards of neonatal nursing by:

  • Supporting the professional development of Queensland nurses with an interest in neonatal nursing care, research, leadership and management;
  • Providing leadership in clinical care;
  • Promoting neonatal nursing to the wider health care community and the public;
  • Contributing to statewide healthcare policy;
  • Providing a local link for members to the ACNN National Executive;
  • Providing a forum for networking with national and international professional bodies, associations and health practitioners.

How we achieve our aims

  • Committee meetings every month via ZOOM
  • Promotion and support of neonatal awareness campaigns including International Neonatal Nurses Day (15 August) and Light it Purple, World Prematurity Day (17 November)
  • Represent Qld members at National Executive meetings
  • Provide financial support for members to attend conferences / workshops / professional development
  • Workshops and seminars held in metropolitan and regional centres, as well as on-line
  • Support the growth of neonatal nurses by encouraging participation in the committee

Accomplishments

  • Is the largest State Branch membership group
  • Strong presence on the ACNN National Executive and in ACNN Special Interest Groups
  • Consistently provides and supports members to attend professional development opportunities


Updated 5 May 2025