The Australian College of Neonatal Nurses is proud to be hosting the
12th Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN) Conference: 
Transforming Neonatal Care: Innovate, Influence, Inspire

25-28 August 2026, Darwin Convention Centre.  

Entry into Australia
Unless you are an Australian citizen, you will need a valid Australian visa to enter the country. New Zealand passport holders can apply for a visa upon arrival in the country. All other passport holders, regardless of age, must apply for a visa before leaving home. You can apply for a range of Australian visa types, including tourist visas and working holiday visas, via the ETA app or on the Department of Home Affairs website.

Visa Options
Explore visa options for visiting HERE. 

Abstracts
The abstract submission portal will open in October and close early February 2026

Registration
The registration site will open January 2026

Support a Neonatal Nurse Colleague from a South Pacific Country to attend COINN 2026 – Donate to Help Another 
At ACNN and COINN, we believe that every neonatal nurse should have the opportunity to attend and benefit from our global conference. To make this possible, we invite you to contribute towards helping a fellow nurse from a low resource country to attend COINN 2026 in Darwin.

Your generous donation—no matter the amount—can make a difference by helping cover registration fees, travel, and accommodation for someone who otherwise may not be able to participate.

If you’d like to contribute, please click HERE to donate. Every contribution counts and brings us closer to building a stronger, more connected community of neonatal professionals. Thank you for your generosity and support!

Exhibition Inquires
Please contact conference@acnn.org.au