The Renee Collisson Neonatal Nurse Travel Grant will support participation in the 12th Council of International Neonatal Nurses Conference, hosted by ACNN, in Darwin from 25-28th August 2026.
Eligibility criteria
Nurses and/or midwives from low resourced settings in South East Asia and the South Pacific*,
who care for sick and small newborns are eligible to apply for the Renee Collisson Neonatal Nurse Travel Grant.
| Conference name |
12th Council of International Neonatal Nurses Conference. COINN 2026 |
| Conference dates |
25-28th August 2026 |
| Location |
Darwin Australia |
| Conference information link |
https://www.acnn.org.au/events/coinn-2026-darwin/ |
*Eligible Countries include: Cambodia, Fiji, Indonesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Vietnam
Things to consider
- Applications will open on 1 September 2025 and close at 5 pm on Friday 10th October 2025
- This is a competitive process and the formal application form must be used (available by the 1 September 2025)
- Applicants must have a current valid passport which does not expire before 1 March 2027
- Applicants must be able to meet the visa requirements of the Australian Government (for attending a conference/event)
Process
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Download the application document HERE (will be available from 1 September 2025)
- Explore the Department of Home Affairs website for visa options and requirements.
- Complete the required checklist, budget template and application form (all available on 1 September 2025) and email to lrcsig@acnn.org.au by 5 pm Friday 10th October 2025.
For inquires and assistance, please contact eso@acnn.org.au or lrcsig@acnn.org.au