ACMHN

ACMHN The College is the peak professional mental health nursing organisation.

Setting the standard through the pursuit of excellence, the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) is the voice of the mental health nursing profession in Australia.

Risk assessment shouldn't be guesswork, but many clinicians still lack the frameworks to do it well.Join the Victorian B...
11/02/2026

Risk assessment shouldn't be guesswork, but many clinicians still lack the frameworks to do it well.

Join the Victorian Branch webinar on Structured Professional Judgement (SPJ) tools and transform how you assess risk and plan care.

In 45 minutes, Derek McCue (Credentialed MH Nurse, 30+ years' experience) will show you how evidence-based SPJ frameworks enhance clinical decision-making and patient safety.

You'll learn:
✓ What SPJ tools are and how they differ from other approaches
✓ The evidence base supporting SPJ frameworks
✓ Practical implementation strategies for your clinical practice
✓ How SPJ assessments inform care planning and risk management
✓ Real-world examples of improved therapeutic outcomes

Plus 15 minutes of interactive Q&A to explore scenarios and share experiences with peers.

Open to all ACMHN members

Register now: https://ow.ly/X36m50YbgYL

Working with military clients means navigating a language most training programs don't teach: tactical humour.Join our R...
10/02/2026

Working with military clients means navigating a language most training programs don't teach: tactical humour.

Join our Reflective Practice Circle on navigating humour in military mental health work. In a confidential, peer-supported space, explore how dark humour, banter, and boundary-testing show up in sessions, and how to respond authentically while maintaining therapeutic depth.

You'll gain practical strategies for:

✓ Reading humour as both coping mechanism and potential avoidance
✓ Building rapport without collusion
✓ Responding to ambiguous moments with confidence
✓ Learning from real case-based peer discussion

Date: 12 Feb 2026 | 7pm AEDT
Limited spaces for meaningful interaction | 1.0 CPD hour

Register now: https://ow.ly/sKFo50YbgXc

09/02/2026

Mental health nurses make a difference every single day 💜

ACMHN President Prof Rhonda Wilson invites you to join our national celebration! Mark your calendar for February 20th for our Mental Health Nurses' Day webinar with Assoc Prof Lesley Barr plus the Mental Health Nurse of the Year announcement you won't want to miss.

Register for the webinar and access our toolkit to celebrate along with us: https://ow.ly/Ya1K50Y97At

Supporting Perinatal Mental Health After Loss or a History of Eating Disorders | Wednesday, 11 February 2026 7:00pm AEDT...
06/02/2026

Supporting Perinatal Mental Health After Loss or a History of Eating Disorders | Wednesday, 11 February 2026 7:00pm AEDT

MHPN is presenting a webinar focused on perinatal mental health and the impact of grief and a history of eating disorders, in collaboration with COPE (Centre of Perinatal Excellence), Australia's peak body in perinatal mental health.

This webinar will explore the experience of Nadia, a fictitious case study. At 22 weeks into her pregnancy, Nadia is experiencing persistent worry about her pregnancy and the health of her baby, having previously experienced a miscarriage at 19 weeks. The panel will share insights and approaches to supporting clients experiencing mental health challenges, grief and bereavement during the perinatal period and navigating the effects of a history of an eating disorder in care.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/mhRs50Y9EKc

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Black and African Mental Health Special Interest Group (BaASIG) within ACMHN...
28/01/2026

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Black and African Mental Health Special Interest Group (BaASIG) within ACMHN 💜

BaASIG brings together mental health nurses of Black and African heritage, alongside allies, to build a trusted peer network and foster mentorship and connection.

The group also translates lived experience and specialist clinical knowledge into culturally safe practice guidance, training resources, and advocacy to improve mental health outcomes for Black and African Australian communities.

📅 First meeting: 17 February 2026
🕕 6:00pm AEDT

All ACMHN members and allies are welcome to join 💜

Learn more: https://ow.ly/miOv50Y4FP7

We proudly congratulate ACMHN Life Member and Fellow, Emeritus Professor Dianne Wynaden AM, on her appointment as a Memb...
27/01/2026

We proudly congratulate ACMHN Life Member and Fellow, Emeritus Professor Dianne Wynaden AM, on her appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia, recognising her distinguished service to mental health nursing. 👏💜

Read our full media release: https://ow.ly/LM3A50Y46Gt

💜 Know a mental health nurse who deserves recognition?There’s less than two weeks left to nominate for Mental Health Nur...
19/01/2026

💜 Know a mental health nurse who deserves recognition?

There’s less than two weeks left to nominate for Mental Health Nurse of the Year 2026.

This award is about recognising the leadership, dedication, and impact mental health nurses have every day and celebrating those who go above and beyond for consumers, colleagues, and the profession.

Nominations close 31 January 2026
https://ow.ly/Ox9a50XXIOe

Mental Health Nurses’ Day is a time to honour your expertise, passion, and persistence 💜Start the year by celebrating th...
29/12/2025

Mental Health Nurses’ Day is a time to honour your expertise, passion, and persistence 💜

Start the year by celebrating the impact you make every day. Join nurse academic and podcast creator Lesley Barr for our Mental Health Nurses’ Day 2026 webinar, plus we’ll be announcing the Mental Health Nurse of the Year!

📅 Friday 20 February 2026 | 3pm AEDT
👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/kGiS50XHXk9

Mental Health Nurses’ Day is a time to honour your expertise, passion, and persistence 💜Celebrate your impact and join n...
15/12/2025

Mental Health Nurses’ Day is a time to honour your expertise, passion, and persistence 💜

Celebrate your impact and join nurse academic and podcast creator Lesley Barr for our Mental
Health Nurses’ Day webinar on advancing mental health nursing. We will also announce the winner of Mental Health Nurse of the Year 2026!

📅 Friday 20 February 2026 | 3pm AEDT
👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/Mq7y50XHXam

🎄 Christmas celebrations are underway across ACMHN branches!Our Victorian and Western Australian branches kicked off the...
10/12/2025

🎄 Christmas celebrations are underway across ACMHN branches!

Our Victorian and Western Australian branches kicked off their Christmas events this week. It was wonderful to see members connecting, sharing stories from the year, and celebrating together.

A big thank you to everyone who joined and to our branch committees for organising these special gatherings!

Join the Defence Special Interest Group for an online panel discussion exploring the unique challenges faced by ADF fami...
12/11/2025

Join the Defence Special Interest Group for an online panel discussion exploring the unique challenges faced by ADF families, from deployment stress and relocations to maintaining connection and identity while apart.

Hear from experts and gain practical strategies to support families through every stage of service and transition.

📅 27 November 2025
🕖 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM AEDT
(6:30 PM – 8:00 PM ACDT | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM AEST | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM AWST)
💻 Online | Free for all ACMHN members

Register now: https://ow.ly/E9tz50XqgY7

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