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Volume 4 Edition 1 of the Official ACCYPN Journal of Children and Young People’s Health (JCYPH) is now available. What’s inside Editorial: Letter to ACCYPN members Review: Effectiveness of nurse-led telehealth follow-up to manage paediatric pain post-discharge: a systematic review Discussion: Locating trustworthy evidence -based allergy resources for health professionals, health consumers and families: optimising children and young […]

Join us at the ACCYPN WA Clincial Supper Tuesday 15 August 2023. Autism: an update +  helping autistic kids in a health setting Members please use the registration link sent to you via email to access member rates. Non-Members to access Member rates please click here and join as a member now and you will be emailed a link […]

ACCYPN invites you to join Nicola Reardon, Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Nurse Consultant, for a Webinar. Members please use the registration link sent to you via email to access member rates.   Non-Members to access Member rates please click here and join as a member now and you will be emailed a link to register for the webinar at member […]

ACCYPN is exclusively selling the book called,  ‘A Time to Remember‘ by Janet H. Henry. About the book A Time to Remember is the first comprehensive descriptive account of the history of the Infant Welfare/Child Health Service in Queensland, Australia.  It traces the development of the service from 1918 to 1991.  It tells the story […]

ACCYPN invites you to join Dr Lauren Lines, Lecturer and Researcher for a Webinar. Members please use the registration link sent to you via email to access member rates.   Non-Members to access Member rates please click here and join as a member now and you will be emailed a link to register for the webinar at member […]

Join us at the ACCYPN WA Mid Year Dinner Tuesday 6 June 2023 with Tessie Abbot. Rare Care A new Cross-sector Model of Care for children with Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases in WA Members please use the registration link sent to you via email to access member rates. Non-Members to access Member rates please click here and join as […]

We are pleased to announce the ACCYPN WA Chapter Clinical Breakfast – The challenges of an on-line world   Members please use the registration link sent to you via email to access member rates. Non-Members to access Member rates please click here and join as a member now and you will be emailed a link to register for […]

ACCYPN invites you to join Sonja Elia, Immunisation Nurse Practitioner for a webinar. Members please use the registration link sent to you via email to access member rates.   Non-Members to access Member rates please click here and join as a member now and you will be emailed a link to register for the webinar at member rates.  […]

ACCYPN invites you to join Mel Short, Donation Nurse Specialist, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne on a webinar. Members please use the registration link sent to you via email to access member rates.   Non-Members to access Member rates please click here and join as a member now and you will be emailed a link to register for the webinar […]

The ACCYPN is calling for nominations for Directors. Please see the documents below for full details. Call for ACCYPN Directors Nomination form– ACCYPN Board position Code of Conduct of Directors The ACCYPN Annual General Meeting (AGM) is being held on Thursday 17 November 2022, 6:30pm (AEST). Note: Nominations are due by 10.00am Thursday 15 September 2022.

ACCYPN invites you to join Presenters, Tracey Button, Judith Cunningham & Suzanne Oram on a webinar. Members please use the registration link sent to you via email to access member rates.   Non-Members to access Member rates please click here and join as a member now and you will be emailed a link to register for the webinar […]

  WHAT’S INSIDE? ACCYPN – Join the Conversation Chairperson’s Letter Introducing Dr Yvonne Parry, ACCYPN Chair ACCYPN 2021 Virtual Conference Report ACCYPN Membership National Office for Child Safety Children’s Health Queensland – Birdie and the Virus 7th Asia Pacific Congress of Paediatric Nursing Early Years Conference Palliative Care Nurses Australia Conference 2022 Child & Adolescent […]

ACCYPN are inviting members to submit an Expression of Interest for the honorary positions of Editor and Associate Editor for the Journal of Children and Young People’s Health – Official Journal of the Australian College of Children and Young People’s Nurses. Watch the invitation video by clicking the image below. Expression of Interest – Editor /Associate […]

The ACCYPN WA Chapter invites you to join us for a morning filled withpaint, brushes, canvases, easels, aprons, breakfast, and to top-it-off, mimosa.  Pinot & Painting art studio will guide your inner artist each step of the way to paint your very own unique version of the selected masterpiece. Members please use the registration link sent […]

The ACCYPN is calling for nominations for Directors. Please see the documents below for full details. Call for ACCYPN Directors Nomination form– ACCYPN Board position Code of Conduct of Directors The ACCYPN Annual General Meeting (AGM) is being held on Thursday 11 November 2021 (time will be advised closer to the AGM). Note: Nominations are due by […]

ACCYPN Member Promotion ACCYPN Members simply invite a non-member to join ACCYPN by 30 June 2021 and if they join and record your name as the referrer, you both go into the draw to win a Free ACCYPN Standard Member Conference Registration (value $1,690). ACCYPN Membership 

The ACCYPN invites you to join Dr Yvonne Parry, Senior Lecturer, PG Course Coordinator, Flinders University, South Australia on a Webinar. Members please use the registration link sent to you via email to access member rates.   Non-Members to access Member rates please click here and join as a member now and you will be emailed a link to […]

WHAT’S INSIDE? Chairpersons’ Letter ACCYPN 2021 Conference WA Chapter Report ACCYPN Professional Development Webinar Suggestions ACCYPN Professional Development Webinar – Exploring Parent’s Knowledge of Prodromal High Blood Glucose Symptoms Prior to the Diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes in Children ACCYPN – Join the Conversation View the February Newsletter here. Members are sent the newsletter via email […]

The WA Chapter Chapter invites you to their Clinical Supper with Dr Simon Craig, Paediatric Emergency Physician, Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne. Members please use the registration link sent to you via email to access member rates.   Non-Members to access Member rates please click here and join as a member now and you will be emailed a link to register […]

ACCYPN is thrilled to advise that the 1st Edition of the Official ACCYPN Journal of Children and Young People’s Health (JCYPH).  The launch webinar was recorded so you can learn more about the Journal. https://vimeo.com/472897203  Journal Website Journal information including Author Guidelines is also available on the ACCYPN Website. https://www.accypn.org.au/jcyph-journal/ The journal is a member benefit for […]

The ACCYPN invites you to join Dr Ailsa Munns Senior Lecturer and Course Coordinator Child and Adolescent Nursing Programs at the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Curtin University &  Dr Jane Kohlhoff Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Australia and Research Fellow at Karitaneon (on behalf of wider […]

ACCYPN warmly invites you to attend the Official Launch of the ACCYPN Journal of Children and Young People’s Health (JCYPH) via webinar. Register Now Members please use the registration link sent to you via email. Date: Wednesday 28th  October 2020 Time: 2:00 pm AEST – QLD 3:00 pm AEDT – NSW/ ACT/ VIC/ TAS 2:30 pm ACDT – SA 1:30 pm ACST […]

Embracing Change in Paediatric Palliative Care Date:  Tuesday 25 February 2020 Presenter: Renee Deleuil, Clinical Consultant, Paediatric Palliative Care, PCH Time:  5.00pm – 6.30pm (1 CPD Hour) Venue:  Auditorium, Level 5 Perth Children’s Hospital Parking:  Paid Parking in the QEII Carpark or PCH Cost: Members $0.00 (Free), Non-members $5.00 (Undergraduate Nursing Students register as a Non-Member) Inclusions:  Light refreshments will be served from […]

WHAT’S INSIDE? Chairperson’s Letter Join the Conversation ACCYPN 2020 Conference Update WA Chapter Report Patient Advocate Handbook Children’s Healthcare Australasia CoNNMO Comminique Member Meeting Update – October 2019 National Early Years Summit 2020 International Conference on Registered Nurses and Emergency Nursing WAIMH 2020 – 17th World Congress, Brisbane ACCYPN are on Social Media   EMAIL […]

WHAT’S INSIDE? Chairperson’s Letter Join the Conversation Credentialing and Re-Credentialing ACCYPN 2020 Conference Update WA Chapter Report Dorothy Clarke Scholarship Report – 2019 National Early Years Summit 2020 International Conference on Registered Nurses and Emergency Nursing ACCYPN are on Social Media EMAIL LISTING   To ensure that all emailed ACCYPN correspondence reaches you, please add […]

Diversity: what are the considerations for working inclusively with children, young people, parents and carers? Presenter: Evie Ryder Date: Wednesday 31 July 2019 Time: 7.30pm – 8.30pm (AEST) (1 CPD Hour) Attendance: Live Webinar Cost: Members $10.00, Non Members $20.00 Registration: Registrations close Monday 29 July 2019 Payment: Payment to be received at time of registration by Credit or Debit Card Members and Non-Members Welcome How […]

ACCYPN Supports Letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison #KIDSOFFNAURU The Australian College of Mental Health Nurses invites all Australian nurses and midwives to join us in calling for Prime Minister Scott Morrison and all MPs in Federal Parliament to evacuate over 85 children and their families off Nauru and Manus Island. The AMA (Australian Medical Association), […]

The ACCYPN AGM is being held on Thursday 25 October 2018, during the ACCYPN 2018 Conference, 1515-1545 hours, Perth Children’s Hospital, Western Australia. The Notice can be downloaded by clicking on the link below. 1.    Notice of Annual General Meeting 2.    2016 2017 ACCYPN AGM Minutes & Reports 3.    2017 2018 ACCYPN Annual Report  Registration to the Conference is not […]

Cancelled Due to Unforeseen Circumstances  Date:  Thursday 16 August 2018 Time:  5:00pm – Sausage Sizzle – Quizzing to follow! Venue: Leaderville Sporting Club, 78 Cambridge St Leederville Table Sizes: 6 Tickets: $12 per person – Drinks, Snacks & Sweets available for purchase at the bar. Tables of 6 – book a table or buy 1 – 5 tickets & sit with others […]

Topic: ‘MASK-Ed: An Innovative and Realistic Simulation Approach’ Date: Thursday 19 July 2018 Light supper: 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start Presentation: 6:00pm – 7:00pm Presenter: Professor Kerry Reid-Searl, CQUniversity Australia Venue: 2nd Floor, Room 202, Centre of Education, Samuel Way Building (Zone E), Women’s and Children’s Hospital, 72 King William Road, North Adelaide Parking: There are car parks and entrances to the […]

Topic: A Healthy Start for a Better Future – THE ORIGIN PROJECT Date: Tuesday 19th June 2018 Time: 5.30pm – 8.30 (2 CPD Hrs) Presenters: Dr Ravisha Srinivasjois, Neonatologist & Dr Mandie Foster, Lecturer ECU Venue: Kailis Bros Leederville, 101 Oxford Street, Leederville Inclusions: 2 course dinner. Drinks available for purchase Parking: At rear of venue Register: ACCYPN Members $45.00/ Undergraduate Nursing Students $50.00/ […]

Topic: Celebration of 100 Years of Community Child Health Services in Queensland Presenters: Professor John Pearn and Professor Linda Shields Date: Saturday 16th June 2018 Time: Arrival 11.30am for 12.00pm – 3.00pm (1 CPD Hours) Venue: Greek Club, 29 Edmonstone Street, South Brisbane Catering: Includes 2 course meal, with tea and coffee provided Cost: ACCYPN Members $75.00 /Under-graduate Nursing Students $70.00 / Non-Members $85.00 […]

WHAT’S INSIDE? – Download PDF Newsletter ACCYPN 2018 CONFERENCE ACCYPN MEMBERSHIP CHAPTER REPORTS WA CHAPTER SA CHAPTER BOARD MEMBER PROFILE – DR MANDIE FOSTER CLINICAL TRIALS THAT FAIL TO PUBLISH RESULTS PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY 2018 MUMSPACE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS APNA NATIONAL CONFERENCE

‘Overview of SA Safe Infant Sleeping Standards’ Date: Tuesday 14 November 2017 Light supper: 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start Presentation: 7:00pm – 8:30pm SA Chapter members meeting: 8:30pm – 9:00pm Presenter: Holly Fitzgerald, Executive Officer Kidsafe SA Venue: Queen Victoria Lecture Theatre , Women’s and Children’s Hospital, 72 King William Road, North Adelaide Parking: There are car parks and entrances to the hospital on […]

The ACCYPN is calling for nominations for Directors. Please see the documents below for full details. 1. Call for ACCYPN Directors 2. Application form – ACCYPN Board position The ACCYPN Annual General Meeting (AGM) is being held on Thursday 30 November 2017 at 7.00pm AEST. Note: Nominations are due by 10.00am Monday 23 October 2017.

Get a table of friends together or join a table on the night. Date : Thursday 2 November 2017 Start Time : 5:30 for 6pm Start Venue : Charlies Bar (off Verdun Street Nedlands) – Ground Floor ‘R’ Block @ QEII Medical Centre Table Sizes : 6 Cost : $20 per person Includes a nibbles […]

ACCYPN Members Renewal Notices will be sent out in the first week of May 2017. NEW MEMBER SPECIAL – Join between 1 April and 30 June, pay full new member fees & receive up to 15 months’ Membership for the 12 month fee! ACCYPN membership fees are fully tax deductible. ACCYPN SPECIAL OFFER!!! (Renew your […]

We are pleased to announce the ACCYPN WA Chapter will be holding a Mid Year Dinner at the award winning Kailis Bros Leederville. Book early to avoid disappointment! Registrations and further information – click here Date: Tuesday 20 June 2017 Time: 5:15pm – 8.30pm (2 CPD Hours) Presentation 1: Early Life Nutrition and Allergy Prevention – Dr Debbie Palmer, […]

The Australian College of Children & Young People’s Nurses (ACCYPN) Conference Committee would like to invite you to attend the ACCPYN 2016 Conference. The Conference will be held in Adelaide at the Stamford Grand, Glenelg from 26 – 28 October, 2016. This year’s Conference explores the theme, “Honouring the Past, Treasuring the Present and Shaping the Future”. ACCYPN […]

The Australian College of Children & Young People’s Nurses (ACCYPN) Conference Committee would like to invite you to attend the ACCPYN 2016 Conference. The Conference will be held in Adelaide at the Stamford Grand, Glenelg from 26 – 28 October, 2016. This year’s Conference explores the theme, “Honouring the Past, Treasuring the Present and Shaping the Future”. ACCYPN […]

Queensland Chapter Event – Video Conference Date: Thursday 18 February 2016 Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm (2.0 CPD Hours) Presenter: Dr Jan Pratt AM and Credentialing Ambassadors For more information visit the Queensland Chapter Webpage.

Health professionals unite to support an end to violence against women

We are pleased to advise that ACCYPN Newsletter – College Communique – October 2015 is now available.

One Princess Srinagarinda Award is conferred annually upon an individual registered nurse and/or midwife or group of registered nurses and/or group of registered midwives who have made a significant contribution, through direct care, research, education or management, within the nursing or midwifery profession and/or for the development of the nursing or midwifery profession. Each award […]

The June 2014 Newsletter has been released. Newsletters including past editions can also be found in the Members Only Section on the Newsletter page.

Molly Case and ‘Nursing the Nation’ Say ‘Thanks a Million, Molly’ for Nurses Day 2013 Dear colleagues and friends, Florence Nightingale famously noted that Nursing was, “the finest of Fine Arts”. At this year’s RCN Congress in the UK, Molly Case, a second year nursing student gave the most eloquent and powerful voice to this […]

The February 2013 Newsletter has been released. Newsletters including past editions can also be found in the Members Only Section on the Newsletter page. **ACCYPN Challenge to Members – download the flyer!

Policy Brief from Centre for Community Child Health