MEMBERSHIP – WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

There are numerous benefits of belonging to a professional organisation such as the ACMHN - you will find a full list of member benefits below, but some of the key benefits include:

• A subscription to the International Journal of Mental Health Nurses
• A quarterly mental health nursing 'news' magazine
• Access to the membership pages of the website
• Reduced cost for conferences, educational programs and other College events
• Opportunity to apply for research funding

BENEFITS TO MEMBERS

Your membership of the College is highly valued and in return will provide you with:

Access to effective communication, consultation and networking
On the Internet, The College website http://www.acmhn.org provides information on access and special membership rates to our international conference and seminars, workshops and continuing education programs in your region

The latest information on practice, education and research
Subscription to the International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, College and regional newsletters; Notification of Research Monographs and occasional publications; Access to research information, grants and scholarships

A professional and ethical base for practice
A copy of the published Standards of Practice for Mental Health Nursing; Access to benchmarking and evidenced based practice information

Professional identity, recognition and autonomy
A common purpose, set of goals and professional interests with others; Recognition through Course accreditation and credentialing of practitioners. Recognition of practice, commitment and contribution through Fellowship; Membership and Fellowship investiture and access to the annual Oration

Professional support
On-going professional support from your colleagues and College networks

Opportunities for partnership and collaboration
Involvement and participation with colleagues, consumers and carers; benefits of affiliation and partnership with other organisations; involvement, collaboration and consultation with key government and non-government organisations and peak sector bodies in the future of mental health care

Collective opportunity and voice
International infrastructure and links to overseas mental health nursing networks; a professional voice within the politics of health care

Ordinary Member $250.00

Registered nurses with an interest in the field of mental health.

Associate Member $200.00

For applicants who have a special interests in the mental health field and who are not otherwise eligible for the Ordinary Member category.

Maternity Leave $150.00 (for 1 year)

Evidence of maternity leave status must accompany renewal. Provide us with maternity leave approval from your place of employment, or a copy of the baby's birth certificate if you are self-employed.

Retiree $150.00

Please provide evidence of your retirement with your renewal.

Student Member $100.00 (maximum 4 years)

For full-time undergraduate nursing students or RNs enrolled in a full-time postgraduate course with relevance to mental health nursing. Evidence of current full-time enrolment must accompany applications and renewals. Other full-time students may apply for special consideration.