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Latest updates and stories from the ACN Foundation

Discover impactful stories and achievements that showcase the Foundation’s work – highlighting the success of our programs, the dedication of nurses, and the positive changes we’re helping to create across the health sector.

Building leadership for the future

South West Health Nurse Educator Sheldon Omwamba is helping shape the future of nursing and aged care after completing the Australian College of Nursing's Nurse Director Leadership Program as a Vivian Bullwinkel Scholar. The experience strengthened his leadership capabilities, expanded his strategic thinking, and reinforced his commitment to supporting workforce development, aged care excellence, and the next generation of nurses across the South West.
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Inaugural Cynthea Wellings Scholar named to advance nursing leadership in digital health

Joint media release from Australian College of Nursing Foundation, Australian Catholic University, Ausmed, Monash Health The Australian College of Nursing Foundation is pleased to name Lien Johns as the inaugural recipient of the Cynthea Wellings PhD Scholarship – Advancing nursing research
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Announcing the new ACN Foundation Scholars in 2026

The ACN Foundation is proud to announce the following ACN Foundation scholarship recipients for March round 2026, recognising nurses whose dedication, leadership and commitment to advancing healthcare strengthen communities across Australia. These scholarships, grants and awards have been
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ACN Foundation Autumn 2026 newsletter now available

Discover the Autumn 2026 edition of the ACN Foundation — featuring the latest news, scholarship recipients, and fundraising activities.
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Historic documentary to premiere at Australian War Memorial

The Australian College of Nursing Foundation is proud to announce the premiere screening of The Bullwinkel Project Documentary at the Australian War Memorial theatre in Canberra on Saturday, 9 May. The documentary honours one of Australia’s most courageous
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ACN Foundation opens applications for 2026 nursing scholarships

The Australian College of Nursing Foundation is pleased to announce that applications for its March 2026 round of nursing scholarships, grants, and awards are now open. Funding of up to $30,000 available to support Australian nurses in postgraduate
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2026 Bullwinkel Scholarships awarded as ACN marks the Bangka Island Massacre anniversary

The Australian College of Nursing Foundation today announced the 22 recipients of the 2026 Bullwinkel Scholars Program, honouring the enduring legacy of the nurses lost in the Bangka Island Massacre on 16 February 1942, and the sole survivor,
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New PhD scholarship program to advance nursing leadership in digital health

The ACN Foundation is proud to announce the launch of a PhD scholarship program in partnership with Australian Catholic University (ACU), Ausmed, and Monash Health, designed to advance nursing leadership in digital health and drive innovation in electronic
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We have taken over Grill’d! Help us secure vital funding for nurses

We are thrilled to announce that the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Foundation has been chosen as a charity partner for the Grill’d Local Matters National Takeover this January. For the entire month of January 2026, we are
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ACN Foundation Spring 2025 newsletter now available

Discover the Spring 2025 edition of the ACN Foundation — featuring the latest news, scholarship recipients, and Melanie Robinson’s inspiring story of impact.
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2025 Bullwinkel Scholars announced

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Foundation has named the 22 nurse leaders who are the Bullwinkel Scholars for 2025. The scholarships honour the memory of the 21 nurses killed at Radji Beach on Bangka Island, Indonesia, on
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