From the date the new Accreditation Standards come into effect (date of publication on the ANMAC website), all education providers seeking to accredit a program applicable to the new Accreditation Standards will need to submit an application that addresses these new standards. Please email accreditation@anmac.org.au for information about applying for program accreditation.  

The Registered Nurse Accreditation Standards now incorporate a new five standard format (see relevant FAQ above). An Essential Evidence companion document has been prepared to support these standards (see relevant FAQ above). Wording changes have been integrated across all criteria in the Registered Nurse Accreditation Standards 2019.  The main content change to these standards is the introduction of a minimum English language proficiency requirement for program entry. Education providers are now required to demonstrate:  

The Midwife Accreditation Standards 2021 now incorporate a new five standard format (see relevant FAQ above). An Essential Evidence companion document has been prepared to support these standards (see relevant FAQ above). Wording changes have been integrated across all criteria in the Midwife Accreditation Standards 2021. The main content change to these standards is the introduction of a minimum English language proficiency requirement for program entry. Education providers are now required to demonstrate:  

Students are advised to contact their education provider to discuss whether the new Accreditation Standards will affect their program.

Further information on new Accreditation Standards is available on the ANMAC website. Education providers can also have their questions addressed by emailing accreditation@anmac.org.au or phoning 02 6274 9166.