ACMHN

ACMHN The College is the peak professional mental health nursing organisation.

Setting the standard through the pursuit of excellence, the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) is the voice of the mental health nursing profession in Australia.

Did you know most Australian nursing students graduate with as little as one mental health unit and minimal time in an a...
24/06/2026

Did you know most Australian nursing students graduate with as little as one mental health unit and minimal time in an actual mental health setting?

The ACMHN has released a position statement calling for stronger mental health preparation in undergraduate nursing degrees. Around 1 in 5 Australians experience a mental health condition in any given year, so every nurse will care for people in mental distress at some point, no matter their chosen specialty.

We are calling for compulsory mental health theory and clinical placement hours in designated mental health settings, taught by nurses with specialist qualifications, along with expanded pathways for students who want to specialise early.

Read the full statement at https://ow.ly/lleo50Zeuxh, and share it with someone in nurse education.

One week left.If you've been thinking about joining ACMHN, the 30 June deadline is coming up fast.Join before the end of...
23/06/2026

One week left.

If you've been thinking about joining ACMHN, the 30 June deadline is coming up fast.

Join before the end of the financial year and:
→ Claim it as a professional expense this tax year → Get 13 months of membership for the price of 12

After 30 June, the offer closes.

https://ow.ly/9BB450Z1VPu

Mental Health Nurses from across the Central Coast and Hunter New England turned out for our Winter Symposium, and it wa...
21/06/2026

Mental Health Nurses from across the Central Coast and Hunter New England turned out for our Winter Symposium, and it was a brilliant day.

Informative sessions across a wide range of topics, and a great chance for NSW Mental Health Nurses to get together.

Thank you to our sponsors Healthe Care, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and Hunter New England Local Health District, and to all our exhibitors for being part of the day.

See you at the next one.

The Credentialed Mental Health Nurse (CMHN) designation is the only nationally recognised credential for mental health n...
16/06/2026

The Credentialed Mental Health Nurse (CMHN) designation is the only nationally recognised credential for mental health nurses in Australia.

ACMHN members get discounted access to the credentialing program.

If you're thinking about pursuing your CMHN designation, joining before 30 June is a great place to start. You'll also get 13 months for the price of 12.

https://ow.ly/8Qy650Z1VOg

Last chance. The Call for Abstracts closes tomorrow, Friday 12 June at 5:00pm AEST.Submit your abstract before it closes...
10/06/2026

Last chance. The Call for Abstracts closes tomorrow, Friday 12 June at 5:00pm AEST.

Submit your abstract before it closes: https://ow.ly/YVLJ50Z0VhG

It's Infant Mental Health Awareness Week. This year's focus is Attunement - the ability to tune in and connect with a ba...
10/06/2026

It's Infant Mental Health Awareness Week. This year's focus is Attunement - the ability to tune in and connect with a baby on an emotional level.

Attuned relationships help babies feel safe, regulate their emotions, and get off to the best start in life. Mental Health Nurses play a vital role in supporting those early connections.

Share this post to spread the word, and learn more at https://ow.ly/AqHG50Z9IlZ

Two days until the CCHNE Winter Symposium, and we cannot wait to see everyone at Gosford RSL on Friday.If you are coming...
10/06/2026

Two days until the CCHNE Winter Symposium, and we cannot wait to see everyone at Gosford RSL on Friday.

If you are coming along, here is what to look forward to: great speakers, practical CPD, and a room full of mental health nurses who get it.

Central Coast and Hunter New England nurses, this one is for you. See you there.

Register Now: https://ow.ly/5ktf50Z3ULK

What does ACMHN membership actually give you?Discounted access to credentialing. CPD. Special interest groups. A communi...
09/06/2026

What does ACMHN membership actually give you?

Discounted access to credentialing. CPD. Special interest groups. A community of mental health nurses across Australia. And a collective voice advocating for the profession at the national level.

We've been the peak body for mental health nursing for over 50 years. This is where the profession comes together.

If you've been thinking about joining, EOFY is a great time to do it. Membership is tax-deductible, and anyone who joins before 30 June gets 13 months for the price of 12.

https://ow.ly/wTbw50Z22hE

Meet our first keynote speaker for the Digital Mental Health Nursing Symposium.Heidi Sturk, Director of eMHPrac at QUT, ...
07/06/2026

Meet our first keynote speaker for the Digital Mental Health Nursing Symposium.

Heidi Sturk, Director of eMHPrac at QUT, has spent 30 years working in applied mental health research and workforce training. She'll be joining us in Canberra on Friday 11 September at the University of Canberra.

Registrations are open now: https://ow.ly/vUUL50Z6Yu1

The ACMHN has released a new position statement on AI scribes in mental health nursing, and we want you to know about it...
05/06/2026

The ACMHN has released a new position statement on AI scribes in mental health nursing, and we want you to know about it.

The core message: no person should be denied mental health care because they said no to an AI recording their session.

Mental health consultations involve some of the most sensitive disclosures a person will ever make. Refusing AI note-taking is a valid choice, not non-compliance, and services must maintain a non-AI pathway for those who want one.

Read the full statement at https://ow.ly/VMuy50Z3Uis

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