Anmac joins Ahpra, National Boards and Accreditation Authorities in reaffirming a shared commitment to strengthening the health workforce’s capability to recognise and respond to family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV).

A joint statement published today outlines a coordinated approach across the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme to support health practitioners in responding safely, appropriately and effectively to victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence.

Earlier this month, ten nursing and midwifery students joined healthcare professionals, researchers, educators and policy makers from across Australia for the Australian Pharmacy Council’s Interprofessional Colloquium. Together they explored what culturally safe, inclusive healthcare looks like in practice and what it means for the communities they will one day serve.

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 6–7 August 2026   |    Melbourne   |    Applications close 14 June 2026

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (Anmac) are pleased to announce a joint initiative to better improve the career outcomes of the 40% of Australia’s nurses who are internationally qualified or overseas born.

The organisations have agreed to share resources to progress research designed to improve career outcomes for internationally qualified or overseas-born nurses in Australia, who – despite making up a significant proportion of the workforce – remain underrepresented in management and leadership positions.

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (Anmac) has marked a significant milestone with the launch of its new Strategic Plan, refreshed brand, and the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer.

The event which was held in Canberra also marked the official opening of Anmac’s new office, bringing together Board, staff, partners and stakeholders to reflect on the organisation’s evolution and future direction.

Anmac Deputy Chair, Emeritus Professor Joanne Gray, formally opened the event and acknowledged the significance of the moment.

ANMAC is pleased to announce the appointment of Camilla Rowland as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing on 20 April. 

Camilla is a highly respected leader with more than 20 years’ experience across Australia’s health, education and community sectors. She joins ANMAC from Palliative Care Australia, where she has served as CEO, working closely with member organisations, leading national advocacy, strengthening partnerships across government and the health system, and advancing workforce capability and education initiatives to improve access to high-quality care.

In partnership with the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC), ANMAC is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities for passionate nursing and midwifery students and recent graduates to attend the 2026 IPE Colloquium™.

The 9th Interprofessional Colloquium™, hosted by APC, will be held in Canberra on Tuesday 5 May 2026 and will welcome more than 200 delegates from across Australia’s health, education and policy sectors.

Important update for Skilled Migration applicants 📢

The ANMAC Skilled Migrant Application Portal will be closed to new applications over the holiday period.

Key dates
Portal closes: Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Portal re-opens: Wednesday, 7 January 2026

You can still log in to the portal if you already have an account. You will not be able to start or submit a new application during this time. Our phone and email support will also be unavailable.

ANMAC has released its 2024-25 Annual Report, highlighting a year of meaningful progress across accreditation, skilled migration and organisational governance.

The report outlines how ANMAC strengthened accreditation processes, supported increased demand for skilled migration assessments and advanced governance, leadership and culture across the organisation. It also reflects our ongoing commitment to ensuring a safe, competent and culturally aware health workforce for Australia.

The Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery (Australia and New Zealand) (CDNM) has announced the appointment of Professor Brendan McCormack as its new Chair, effective 29 October 2025.