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Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal National Societies (UENPS) Congress 2026
'Do’s & Don’ts – Best Practice in Neonatology'
Bratislava, Slovakia.
May 26th-30th, 2026.

Join us for a nursing conference like no other, where clinical excellence meets Crocodile Dundee country!
Dive into engaging sessions, connect with colleagues, and soak up the tropical vibes of Australia's Top End.  

Melbourne: March 2-4 2026 - Book HERE
Brisbane: March 11-13 2026 - BOOK HERE
Discount available for ACNN members - contact eso@acnn.org.au for code.
The 3-day Sensory Beginnings Master course is designed for professionals working in neonatal, perinatal, and early intervention settings, including health and early childhood education and offers a deep dive into sensory processing and neurodevelopmental care. Those attending would gain practical tools to support infants and families through sensory-informed environments and trauma-aware care.

As the professional body for neonatal nurses in Australia, ACNN recognises that achieving environmental sustainability through reducing carbon emissions, waste, and managing resources more efficiently will deliver better outcomes for the environment and contribute to greening neonatal care. Read more about ACNN's commitment and call to members, the broader community of healthcare practitioners and manufacturers and suppliers of neonatal products. 

Bronze Affiliate Benefits
- exclusive affiliate membership rate for all members
- 5% discount on all ACN CPD courses
- 10% discount on ACN endorsement services
- 1 x National Nursing Forum registration

ACNN strongly supports the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners call to respond to the MBS taskforce report and recommendations. ACNN supports and endorses the 14 recommendations the Nurse Practitioner Reference Group put forward aimed at improving patient access to quality affordable health care. Unfortunately all the recommendations were rejected by the taskforce. A concern was 'implementation of the NPRG recommendations might strengthen NP workforce expansion and capacity, and that “every nurse will become a nurse practitioner”'. ACNN, as a member of the Coalition of National Nursing & Midwifery Organisations (CoNNMO) is supporting the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners in a response to the Health Minister in relation to the final Taskforse report.  
Anndrea Flint
President ACNN

Updated guidelines by SANDA, released in 2019. Section 3. Respectful and supportive perinatal bereavement care. Endorsed by ACNN.