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    The Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery (Australia & New Zealand) (CDNM) (or the ‘Council’), is the peak organisation that represents the Deans and Heads of the Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in universities that offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs in nursing and midwifery throughout Australia and New Zealand.

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    The Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery (Australia & New Zealand) (CDNM) (or the ‘Council’), is the peak organisation that represents the Deans and Heads of the Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in universities that offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs in nursing and midwifery throughout Australia and New Zealand.

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The Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery (Australia and New Zealand) is the peak organisation representing universities and other higher education institutions that offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs in nursing and midwifery throughout Australia and New Zealand

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November 13, 2025
The Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery (Australia and New Zealand) (CDNM) was delighted to host the 2025 CDNM Symposium on 30–31 October in Ōtautahi Christchurch. The event brought together more than 300 leading nursing and midwifery academics, researchers, and practitioners from across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, reflecting the strong and enduring partnership between the two nations. The symposium provided a vibrant platform for dialogue, collaboration, and shared learning across the sector.
May 15, 2025
Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery (Australia and New Zealand) Launches Partnerships with Council of Deans of Health UK and the Australian Council of Deans of Health Sciences
September 12, 2024
The Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery (CDNM) held their inaugural Research Week on 2-6 September 2024. CDNM Research Week, “Celebrating Nursing and Midwifery Research” showcased high quality and diverse nursing and midwifery research from across Australia and New Zealand, with a line-up of esteemed speakers.
August 30, 2024
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and the Southern Cross Health Trust recently established a Southern Cross Nursing Scholarship, which offers unprecedented financial support for Nursing students.
July 26, 2024
The Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery (Australia and New Zealand) (CDNM) was delighted to host the 2024 CDNM Symposium on July 17-19 in Darwin. The event united leading academics, researchers, and practitioners from Australia and New Zealand, facilitating valuable discussions and collaborations in the field of nursing and midwifery education and practice.
October 18, 2023
The CDNM marked a significant milestone with its 30th Anniversary Dinner on 11 October 2023.
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