Australian Nurses and Midwives Conference

Australian Nurses and Midwives Conference

Connect with your community of nurses and midwives

By ANMF (Vic. Branch)

Date and time

Thu, 1 May 2025 8:00 AM - Fri, 2 May 2025 4:00 PM AEST

Location

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

1 Convention Centre Place South Wharf, VIC 3006 Australia

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Connect with your community of nurses and midwives.

Join nurses and midwives from across Australia, bringing together extraordinary presenters across nursing, midwifery, mental health nursing and more.

EVENT DETAILS
Dates: Thursday 1 and Friday 2 May (come for one day, or both)
Format: face-to-face event
CPD: 15 hours across two days
Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006

An extensive program will feature a wide range of speakers across keynote and concurrent sessions exploring professional/clinical issues and innovations in nursing, midwifery, education and health.

Presenters include:

  • Sue Smith, CCRN, Alfred Emergency and Trauma Centre Co-ordinator, P.A.R.T.Y. Program on preventing alcohol and risk-related trauma in youth
  • Dr Dinesh Palipana, OAM, 2021 Queensland Australian of the year on disability advocacy and being a voice for good
  • Joe Brumm, creator of Bluey on making big messages small
  • Concurrent presenters exploring professional/clinical issues and innovations in nursing, midwifery and health.

Agenda available now!

Are you an ANMF member (either in Victoria or throughout Australia)? Members save on conference registration – register now and save.

Don't forget! Conference registration can be tax deductible. Please contact your financial advisor.

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TICKETS (Early bird savings only available until 5pm Friday 28 March)

ANMF Job Rep/HSR

Early bird one day $210 / two days $350

Regular one day $255 / two days $430 (post early bird costs)

ANMF member

Early bird one day $250 / two days $395

Regular one day $295 / two days $475 (post early bird costs)

Non-member

Early bird one day $410 / two days $650

Regular one day $450 / two days $730 (post early bird costs)

ANMF student member

Early bird one day $85 / two days $125

Regular one day $130 / two days $195 (post early bird costs)


Want to pay via invoice?
Please contact the ANMF (Vic Branch) events department via events@anmfvic.asn.au with your details and an invoice can be issued to you.

Please note registration to this event will only be finalised once your invoice has been confirmed as paid ahead of this event.

Have 5 or more colleagues interested in attending this event?
Group registration options available by contacting the ANMF (Vic Branch) Events team via events@anmfvic.asn.au

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We thank our sponsors for their support!

We could not run our events without the support of our conference sponsors and thank them for their involvement:

Gold sponsor - HESTA

Silver sponsor - Aware Super

Bronze sponsor - Nurses Midwives Health

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FAQ

Refund policy:

By registering for this conference, you are agreeing to the ANMF (Vic Branch) refund policy:

a) 10% administrative fee levied on all participants who cancel
b) 14 days or more notification - full refund (i.e. 90%)
c) seven days or more notification - 70% refund
d) less than seven days notification - 25% refund

If you do require a refund, please contact the ANMF (Vic Branch) Events team directly via events@anmfvic.asn.au

Catering:

Yes, this conference is catered. Please ensure you confirm your dietary requirement/s during the registration process so we can endeavour as much as reasonably practicable to cater for your requirements.

Getting to the venue

The ANMF encourages the use of public transport.

Tram: catch any of the following trams and alight at the stop opposite the Clarendon Street entrance of MCEC:

  • Route 96 – St Kilda to East Brunswick
  • Route 109 – Port Melbourne to Box Hill
  • Route 12 – Victoria Gardens to St Kilda

Train: Take any train that stops at Southern Cross station. Get off at Southern Cross and catch tram number 96, 109 or 12 as above. MCEC is also a short walk from both Flinders Street and Southern Cross stations.

For further train timetable information and trip planning, visit PTV’s journey planner at www.ptv.vic.gov.au.

Parking is available at the venue. Information on parking can be found at http://mcec.com.au/your-visit/getting-there/

The Convention Centre may be busy. Please allow yourself plenty of time to find parking. Parking can be arranged in advance via this link:
https://www.wilsonparking.com.au/parking-locations/victoria/southbank/melbourne-exhibition-centre-car-park/

Interested in accommodation offers to attend the conference?

ANMF members can book significantly discounted accommodation in the Melbourne CBD. Please visit our member benefit page here to learn more.

Additional accommodation offers will be available and announced in 2025.

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Abstracts - present in 2026

Interested in presenting at the Australian Nurses and Midwives Conference in the future?

We encourage nurses, midwives and other health professionals to submit an abstract for consideration for the 2026 Australian Nurses and Midwives Conference.

If you are interested in presenting and showcasing your expertise in your area, please submit an abstract via this form.

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Disclaimer: ANMF (Vic Branch) will endeavour to ensure that the speakers and content for this conference proceed as advertised. However, we may have to replace a speaker unexpectedly. ANMF (Vic Branch) disclaims any liability for any errors/omissions in information provided at this conference.


Organised by

ANMF (Vic Branch) works tirelessly to improve members’ wages and conditions and their ability to provide high quality care to patients, residents and clients.

ANMF (Vic Branch) has a membership of more than 100,000 nurses, midwives and carers employed in a range of health services including hospitals, aged care, community health, mental health, maternal and child health, medical clinics, prisons, the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood and Bolton Clarke.

ANMF (Vic Branch) is committed to providing an opportunity for its members to discuss professional issues and undertake research in the pursuit of nursing and midwifery excellence and improved patient outcomes. The Branch offers members grants and conference sponsorships to promote nursing and midwifery excellence.

Our strong and unified membership has enabled us to make a real difference to nursing and midwifery in Victoria. Nurse/midwife patient ratios, qualification allowances, ADOs, pay rises, professional development leave, study leave, maternity leave, no-lifting policies, improved occupational health and safety standards and night duty allowances are just some of the conditions that have been achieved for many nurses, midwives and carers because ANMF (Vic Branch) members have worked together to achieve them.

ANMF (Vic Branch) also looks after individual members by providing industrial, professional and legal representation** as well as a range of exclusive benefits.

Early bird discount
$85 – $650