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.

The Board of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) extends its sincere thanks to Tanya Vogt for her leadership and significant contribution as Chief Executive Officer over the past 18 months. 

ANMAC has updated the Evidence Guide that supports the Registered Nurse Accreditation Standards 2019.
The updates contemporise, clarify and strengthen the intent of the existing Standards, ensuring the guidance remains aligned with current nursing education practice and national priorities.

The revised document provides clearer expectations and explanations to help education providers prepare consistent, high-quality submissions. It also strengthens guidance on cultural safety, scholarly practice and offshore program delivery.

A landmark reform in Australian healthcare takes effect today with the Registration standard: Endorsement for scheduled medicines – designated registered nurse prescriber now in place.

To strengthen our identity verification process, ANMAC now requires additional proof of identity documents for all Skills Assessment applications.

Please provide:

• A copy of your passport bio-data page
• A passport-style photo taken within the last 6 months
• Copies of at least two other official identity documents (e.g. birth certificate, driver’s licence, ID card)
• Change of name document (if applicable)

Upload all documents securely via the ANMAC Portal when submitting your application.

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) extends its congratulations to Group Captain Kath Stein FACN GAICD on her recent appointment as President of the Australian College of Nursing (ACN).

Group Captain Stein brings more than 30 years of experience in the Royal Australian Air Force and currently serves as Director of National Operations at the Department of Defence. Her leadership in clinical governance, policy, and operational healthcare delivery spans across multiple jurisdictions and healthcare settings, including remote and regional Australia.

As we celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC Week in 2025, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) proudly stands alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in recognising the enduring contributions of First Nations nurses and midwives - past, present and emerging.

From 1 July 2025, ANMAC is expanding the eligibility criteria under the Full Skills Assessment to support more internationally qualified registered nurses (IQRNs) seeking skilled migration to Australia.

This update reflects ANMAC’s commitment to providing accessible, transparent assessment options for internationally trained nurses and midwives.

What’s changed?

Applicants who are currently or previously registered in one of the following countries may now be eligible to complete a Full Skills Assessment before gaining Ahpra registration:

FAQs now available to support education providers implementing the new Registered Nurse Prescribing Accreditation Standards.

The Board and staff of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) extend our condolences on the passing of Dr Sally Goold OAM - a proud Wiradjuri woman, trailblazer in First Nations nursing, matriarch of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health leadership, and tireless advocate for health equity.

Sally was the first Aboriginal student nurse to train at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, overcoming significant barriers to become the first Aboriginal Registered Nurse in New South Wales.