About us
The WA branch aims to support neonatal professionals across WA and enhance the care provided to our most vulnerable patients and their
families. The branch will serve as a vital resource for nurses and midwives caring for neonates,
offering professional development opportunities, educational workshops and a platform for collaboration and sharing best
practices within our neonatal community.
- E: wabranch@acnn.org.au
- Terms of Reference
Member Benefits
- Resources for Professional Practice - Australian Standards for Practice for Neonatal Nurses
- Education - workshops, seminars, online presentations
- Scholarships and Grants
- Awards - clinical, education and research excellence
- Membership of the Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN)
- Access to Special Interest Groups and membership resources
- Local and National networking
Membership
ACNN members residing in WA are welcome to become members of the WA branch and attend events. Interested in becoming a member?
Complete the online membership application HERE.
Committee
- Co-chairs: Vini Brehaut & Emily Brady
- Secretary: Sylvia Donnelley
- Assistant Secretary: Tayla Carruthers
- Treasurer liaison: Hannah French
- Assistant Treasurer: Elayne Murray
- Social Media Liaison: Alice Eames
- Ordinary Members: Anne Leach, Rachael Fleming, Tess Watson, Meesah Astill, Sharon Perrella, Jenn Gallop, Christine Heald, Annie Chang, Elizabeth Smallwood.
Meetings
Committee meetings will be held bi-monthly by teleconference or face to face. Open meetings will be held from time to time.
Face-to-face and Virtual Activities for 2025
We are planning a number of in-person and virtual activities over the next 12 months. Below are the planned in-person events. For
virtual presentations and future activities hosted by the WA branch and other groups within ACNN visit the events pages.
- Neonatal Nursing Symposium - Friday 9th May
- Abreast Conference - Thursday 14th August
- Neonatal Nursing Gala Dinner - Friday 15th August
Also you can keep up to date on activities and events via the ACNN Facebook page, the ACNN newsletter or news and events pages.
Access member only information in the Members area