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
2026 Committee
Co-Chairs: Wendy Carlish, Brianna Schipper
Secretary: Donna Hovey
Treasurer Liaison: Melody Emerson
Social Media Liaisons: Kate McFarlane
Ordinary Members: Karen Hose, Lyn Chapple, Deb Wright, Alice Cleary
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Members benefits
- Access to workshops and seminars Metropolitan / Regional / Online
- Participation in Special Interest Groups
- Receive National Newsletter quarterly
- Keep up to date on activities and events via our Facebook page, Instagram, LinkedIn, newsletter or news and events pages.
- Access to member only information - Members area
- Gain support to grow as a neonatal nurse by linking with ACNN members across Australia
- 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 350 members hailing from across
regional, rural, metropolitan, public and private neonatal and midwifery services.
The Queensland Branch promotes high standards of neonatal nursing
- Supporting professional development of Queensland neonatal nurses
- Promoting neonatal nursing to the public and wider health care community
- Contributing to Queensland Statewide healthcare policies
- 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
- Branch Committee meetings monthly via ZOOM
- Promotion and support of neonatal awareness campaigns including International Neonatal Nurses Day (15 August) and World Prematurity Day (17 November)
- Represent Queensland members at ACNN National Executive meetings
- Provide financial support for members to attend conferences / workshops / professional development opportunities
- Presenting workshops and seminars in metropolitan, regional and on-line locations
- Support the growth of neonatal nurses by encouraging participation in the committee
- Engage with members through ACNN Social Media
Accomplishments
- Queensland Is the largest State Branch membership group
- We have a strong presence at the ACNN National Executive level and in ACNN Special Interest Groups
- Consistently support members attendance in professional development opportunities