March 2022 CDNM Symposium

On Tuesday 29 – Wednesday 30 March 2022, the Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery was delighted to host our inaugural symposium on “Future-proofing the profession: A think tank for nursing and midwifery.”

Held on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, the symposium was a wonderful opportunity for Nursing and Midwifery professionals to reconnect in person. Presentations explored the themes: 1. The Nurse of the Future, 2. Models of Education, 3. Enabling Professionalism and 4. Transitions in Learning. During the two days, special sessions were also held, such as the World Café (facilitated group discussions), a Pecha Kucha Session, an AI workshop with SimConverse and the announcement of the launch of the National Placement Evaluation Centre (NPEC).


We were also very pleased to welcome the following keynote speakers:

       Presented: More than chocolates and thank you cards: What does it take to really value nursing

       Presented: Blueprints for future nursing and midwifery

       Presented: Challenging the status quo – nursing and midwifery into the future


Find out more by visiting the symposium website.

CDNM 2025 Symposium Christchurch

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.

CDNM Launches International Partnership

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

CDNM Research Week 2024

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.

New AUT-Southern Cross Scholarship Launched

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.

CDNM 2024 Symposium Darwin

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.

Celebrating 30 years of CDNM

October 18, 2023
The CDNM marked a significant milestone with its 30th Anniversary Dinner on 11 October 2023.

Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2023

July 7, 2023
The Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery (Australia and New Zealand) was delighted to celebrate this NAIDOC Week with an interview with Prof Donna Hartz, Clinical Chair in Midwifery and Professor of Midwifery at Western Sydney University.

New Zealand: Celebrating 50 years of Nursing in the Tertiary sector

June 21, 2023
On Wednesday 28 June 2023, the Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery (Australia and New Zealand) celebrated 50 years of tertiary education for nurses in Aotearoa in association with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and Nurse Education in the Tertiary Sector.

Supporting nursing and midwifery-led clinical research to guide, inform and change healthcare

April 20, 2023
Celebrating 30 years of CDNM by promoting research with ANMCTN.

CDNM National Apology at CATSINaM Conference

September 15, 2022
On 19 August 2022, Professor Karen Strickland, on behalf of the Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery (Australia and New Zealand) (CDNM) issued a National Apology at the Congress of Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives (CATSINaM) Conference.