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Nursing Useful Websites

Australian College of Critical Care Nurses The Australian College of Critical Care Nurses which represents over 2,000 critical care nurses nationally.
Australian College of Mental Health Nurses The Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) is the peak professional mental health nursing organization and the recognized credentialing body for mental health nurses in Australia.
Australian College of Midwives A national, not-for-profit organisation that serves as the peak professional body for midwives.
Australian Government Department of Health & Ageing Links to policy, publications and legislation.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) Australian agency that collects health and welfare statistics and information. Resources are available in full-text online.
Australian Nursing Federation This organisation protects the rights of nurses and the nursing profession.
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council A peak body established in 1992 to facilitate a national approach to nursing and midwifery regulation.
CareSearch Funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, CareSearch provides reliable information and resources about palliative care for health professionals, patients, carers, family and friends.
Council of Remote Area Nurses of Australia Aims to provide high quality care to patients in the remote areas of Australia.
Health and Nursing Issues Australia Clearing house for health, nursing and aged care issues in Australia; along with help for those studying to become a health professional.
National Health and Medical Research Council - NHMRC Australia's peak body for supporting health and medical research for developing health advice for the Australian community, health professionals and governments.
NurseConnect An online community and nursing site.
Palliative Care Nurses Australia An Australian organization that aims to provide excellence in pallative care.
Royal College of Nursing Australia's peak professional nursing organisation and is also the Australian member of the International Council of Nurses.
Rural Health Education Foundation A non-government, not-for-profit organisation that provides an education and information 'lifeline' to rural and remote health professionals.
The Lowitja Institute - National Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research A research organisation that concentrates on research to improve aboriginal health.

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