Survey, videos and written submissions
The consultation survey, video and written submissions are now open for the National Nursing Workforce Strategy until 20 December 2023. Please visit the Department’s consultation hub to complete the survey, upload a written submission or send in a short video with your feedback.
Book your consultation
The purpose of these consultations is to capture views on nursing workforce issues and identify opportunities for improvement, so we can consider these when developing the strategy.
During these sessions, we hope to better understand the enablers and barriers which may have an impact on improvements and innovations that enhance the delivery of care. From this process, we can establish a clear objective for the strategic growth and development of the nursing workforce.
Face-to-face sessions
Use the booking links in the table to register your attendance at a face-to-face session.
Date |
Time |
Location |
Booking link |
Wed 13 Sept 2023 |
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Darwin, NT |
Complete |
Tues 10 Oct 2023 |
9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Cairns, QLD |
Complete |
Wed 18 Oct 2023 |
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Tanunda, SA |
Complete |
Thurs 19 Oct 2023 |
9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Adelaide, SA |
Complete |
Mon 23 Oct 2023 |
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Canberra, ACT |
Complete |
Thurs 26 Oct 2023 |
9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Alice Springs, NT |
Complete |
Tues 31 Oct 2023 |
9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Brisbane, QLD |
Complete |
Wed 8 Nov 2023 |
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Devonport, TAS |
Complete |
Thurs 9 Nov 2023 |
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Hobart, TAS |
Complete |
Tues 14 Nov 2023 |
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Perth, WA |
Complete |
Wed 15 Nov 2023 |
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Regional WA Webinar |
Complete |
Wed 22 Nov 2023 |
9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Bendigo, VIC |
Complete |
Fri 24 Nov 2023 |
9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Melbourne, VIC |
Complete |
Fri 24 Nov 2023 |
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Melbourne, VIC |
Complete |
Mon 27 Nov 2023 |
9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Sydney, NSW |
Complete |
Tues 28 Nov 2023 |
9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Dubbo, NSW |
Complete |
Webinars
We have scheduled webinars for different groups of nurses and providers to explore issues relevant to those groups.
Nurses, please sign up to the specific nursing group that best fits your current experience, role or area of interest. Nurses includes registered nurses, enrolled nurses, nurse practitioners and assistants in nursing.
Groups labelled 'providers' are for people in the relevant industries, not for nurses.
Webinar number |
Group |
Date |
Time (AEDT) |
Eventbrite Link |
1 |
Early career nurses |
Mon 23 Oct 2023 |
7.30 pm |
Complete
|
2 |
Nurses with 5+ years’ experience |
Mon 23 Oct 2023 |
7.30 pm |
Complete |
3 |
Nurse leadership |
Tues 24 Oct 2023 |
3.30 pm |
Complete |
4 |
Primary care providers |
Tues 24 Oct 2023 |
3.30 pm |
Complete |
5 |
Education institutions |
Thurs 26 Oct 2023 |
3.30 pm |
Complete |
6 |
Casual/agency nurses |
Thurs 26 Oct 2023 |
7.30 pm |
Complete |
7 |
Future nurses and family |
Mon 30 Oct 2023 |
7.30 pm |
Complete |
8 |
Mental health nurses |
Mon 30 Oct 2023 |
7.30 pm |
Complete |
9 |
Former nurses |
Tues 31 Oct 2023 |
7.30 pm |
Complete |
10 |
Rehab/community nurses |
Tues 31 Oct 2023 |
7.30 pm |
Complete |
11 |
Acute healthcare providers |
Wed 1 Nov 2023 |
3.30 pm |
Complete |
12 |
Aged care nurses |
Wed 1 Nov 2023 |
7.30 pm |
Complete |
13 |
Midwives |
Thurs 2 Nov 2023 |
7.30 pm |
Complete |
14 |
Internationally qualified nurses |
Thurs 2 Nov 2023 |
7.30 pm |
Complete |
15 |
Rural and remote |
Thurs 16 Nov 2023 |
7.30 pm |
Complete |
16 |
Aged care providers |
Wed 8 Nov 2023 |
3.30 pm |
Complete |
17 |
Primary healthcare nurses |
Wed 8 Nov 2023 |
7.30 pm |
Complete |
18 |
Student nurses/student midwives |
Thurs 9 Nov 2023 |
7.30 pm |
Complete |
19 |
LGBTQIA+ community group |
Thurs 9 Nov 2023 |
7.30 pm |
Complete |
20 |
Digital health |
Thurs 9 Nov 2023 | 3.30 pm | Complete
|
21 |
Nurse practitioners |
Mon 13 Nov 2023 | 7.30 pm | Complete |
22 |
Private Sector Sign up to this group if you work in the private sector, including nurses, providers, or any role in private healthcare. |
Mon 13 Nov 2023 3:30pm | Complete | |
23 | Advance Practice Nurses Sign up to this group if you are an Advanced Practice Nurse. |
Mon 13 Nov 2023 7:30pm | Complete | |
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