Scholarship open – National Nursing Forum 2026
6–7 August 2026 | Melbourne | Applications close 14 June 2026
In partnership with the Australian College of Nursing (ACN), the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (Anmac) is pleased to offer scholarships to support overseas-born nurses living and working in Australia to attend the National Nursing Forum (NNF) in Melbourne on 6-7 August 2026.
Under the theme Power of Nurses in a Changing World, the forum explores how nurses are shaping the future of healthcare across workforce, innovation, sustainability, clinical governance and wellbeing.
This scholarship provides an opportunity to attend presentations and interact with the wider nursing community, as well as opportunities to connect with sponsors and exhibitors to learn about the latest products and innovations.
This initiative reflects ANMAC’s commitment to strengthening workforce capability and sustainability, supporting inclusion and equity across the nursing workforce, and reducing barriers to professional development opportunities for overseas-born nurses already contributing to Australia’s health system.
What's included
| ✈️ Return domestic flights | 🎟️ Full NNF conference registration |
| 🏨 Two nights' accommodation | 🤝 Networking breakfast with Anmac leadership |
Scholarship details
ANMAC scholarship recipients will receive:
- Full NNF registration (allocated to a designated category)
- Return domestic travel within Australia (see terms and conditions)
- Two nights’ accommodation in Melbourne (see terms and conditions)
- An exclusive networking breakfast with Anmac’s leadership team.
The scholarship is designed to support overseas-born nurses to engage in national nursing discussions.
Focus on equity and access
A key objective of the scholarship is to support equitable access to professional development opportunities across the nursing workforce. Priority consideration may be given to applicants who demonstrate:
- Work or residence in rural, regional or remote areas
- Limited access to professional development opportunities
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must:
- Be a permanent resident or temporary visa holder
- Be registered to practice as a nurse with Ahpra and registered for the first time in Australia within the last five years
- Be working in Australia as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse
- Provide a short statement (maximum 300 words) outlining:
- Your nursing journey and professional aspirations
- Why attending the National Nursing Forum would support your professional development
- Your motivation for applying
- Any barriers you may face in accessing professional development opportunities
- Provide a CV listing educational qualifications and professional work experience
- Be available to attend the full National Nursing Forum in Melbourne (6–7 August 2026)
Selection criteria
Applications will be assessed through a panel review process using a structured assessment rubric designed to balance merit, motivation and equitable access to professional development opportunities.
The selection panel may consider:
- Commitment to the nursing profession
- Motivation and potential impact of attending the forum
- Equity and access considerations
- Contribution to workforce diversity and inclusion
Priority consideration may be given to applicants working or residing in rural, regional or remote areas, or those who may face barriers accessing professional development opportunities.
How to apply
Submit your expression of interest with a CV and a short statement (maximum 300 words) covering your nursing journey, professional aspirations, motivation for applying, and any barriers you face accessing professional development.
Applications are assessed by panel review, balancing merit, motivation and equitable access.
Submit application
Applications close Sunday 14 June 2026