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Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer
The Australian College of Mental Health Nurses congratulates Rosemary Bryant on her appointment as Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer. Rosemary will  bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to such a position. We look forward to working with Rosemary to advance nursing in Australia. 
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The National Mental Health Report 2007
Released 18th April 2008 Visit the website

2008-09 budget implications for the Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program
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Mental Health Professionals Association Welcomes New Mental Health Initiatives - $15 million for training of mental health professionals
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CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Forging The Future – Primary Mental Health Care, Private Practice And Nurses, Febraury 2008 View details

NEW Mental Health Nursing Q&A
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Mental health website
The Australian Government has launched a comprehensive web site that provides up-to-date information on mental health and wellbeing, including information on the Government’s mental health programs. www.mentalhealth.gov.au

Atlas of Nurses in Mental Health
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have released the publication Atlas: Nurses in Mental Health 2007, with fresh data on the availability, education, training and role of nurses in mental health care worldwid. www.icn.ch/bookshop.htm

$191 mental health nurse initiative welcomed
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A New ACMHN Constitution
We hope that all members will take the time to comment on this important document. Members login now!

$190m boost to mental health care
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New Mental Health Nurse Initatives
Since the release of the COAG National Action Plan for Mental Health 2006-11 in May 2006 the College has received numerous requests for information regarding the, New Funding for Mental Health Nurses initiatives and more recently the Better Access to Mental Health Services.

E-Bulletin December 2006



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