The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Foundation collaborates with the community-at-large to raise funds in support of nurse-led initiatives. These initiatives focus on research, policy development and advocacy, education, scholarship, nurse leadership and the curation of Australian nurse history.

If you wish to support Australian nurses, the ACN Foundation is the organisation that focuses completely on supporting nurses to ensure we continue to have the high standard of quality health care in Australia.

In addition to developing new opportunities in line with its mission, the ACN Foundation administers existing scholarships and grants of the Australian College of Nursing.

 

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Make a tax deductible donation to the Summer Appeal 2024

Your donation today will support a heartfelt initiative to support the next generation of nurse researchers across Australia.

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Donate to The Bullwinkel Project Winter Appeal 2024

 

The Bullwinkel Project

Be inspired. Help us remember and honour leadership, courage, bravery and personal sacrifice.

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Institute of Leadership

Nursing leadership is complex and demands tailored knowledge and expertise.

The Institute of Leadership is where nurses develop leadership skills vital to patient safety, care and advocacy.

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Named Subfund

Named Sub-fund

The value of a Named Sub-fund also known as Endowment Fund, is priceless.

It can evoke memories and the history of an individual and all of their achievements.

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Make a gift in your Will

Make a gift in your Will

What will be your legacy? Make a gift in your Will to support nurses.

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Stories

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Media release - The Australian College of Nursing Foundation announces the 2025 Bullwinkel Scholars

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Foundation has named the 22 nurse leaders who are the Bullwinkel Scholars for 2025.

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Announcement - The 2025 Bullwinkel Scholars

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Foundation is thrilled to announce the 22 Bullwinkel Scholars for 2025. This year’s cohort includes 21 outstanding Leadership Scholarship recipients and 1 Study Travel Scholarship recipient.

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Diamond High Tea Fundraiser

On Saturday 5 October 2024, the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Foundation hosted its inaugural Diamond High Tea at the Rydges World Square in Sydney.

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Bullwinkel Scholar Amanda Plant featured in Army news

Capt Amanda Plant, a nursing officer from HQ 1 Bde, who received a scholarship this year, began her ADF career in 2004 as an Army geomatic technician and completed her nursing studies in 2013.