MHDA News -September 2025

Australian College of Mental Health Nurses

The Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) is excited to announce the re-establishment of the Greater Sydney Branch.

The Greater Sydney Branch will provide :

A Local Point of Contact ACMHN branches serve as a forum where members can connect, take part in events, and collaborate on local initiatives. The branch framework ensures that mental health nurses feel supported, in formed, and included.

• Elevation of Local Professional Recognition

As a peak body and credentialing authority, ACMHN uses its branches to raise awareness and recog nition of mental health nursing as a specialty. Local branches bring the voice of the profession into communities, highlighting our identity as mental health nurses, our expertise, leadership, and contri butions in mental health care.

• Advocacy Across All Levels of Health and Government

Representation matters, not just nationally, but locally too. ACMHN branches engage with state and territory health sectors and governments including the Ministry of Health, influencing policy, shaping standards, and ensuring mental health nurses play an active role in decision making everywhere.

Getting Involved •

Meetings are scheduled monthly.

• The next meeting is on Wednesday 17 th September 1630-1730 hrs on Teams. Meeting ID: 499 852 746 766 Passcode: XB6MA7LN For more information please get in touch with Euan MacLeay Deputy Chair @ Euan.Macleay@health.nsw.gov.au or Suzy Glover Secretariat @ Suzanne.Glover1@health.nsw.gov.au

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