The AWHNA was formed in 1988 (firstly as the New South Wales, then Australian Women's Health Nurse Practitioners Association) and later changed to Australian Women's Health Nurse Association in 1999. This Association is the peak organisation that supports women's health nurses throughout Australia.
The AWHNA has a broad based membership across Australia, is recognised by the National Nursing Organisation and is affiliated with The College of Nursing.
News & Upcoming Events
Annual Renewal of Membership. Download it here
NEW Graduate Studies in Women’s Health. Please follow this link. Course at QUT
Clinical Practice Guidelines are now available. Please contact the Secretary for a copy.
For information on Nurse Practitioners, please follow this link. - www.nmb.nsw.gov.au
Competency Development
The philosophy behind the development of competency-based standards is that the specialty professional body develops and owns the standards, utilises them to underpin practice and inform the directions of professional development. The AWHNA is responsible for the regular review of the competency standards.
To download, view or print the Competency Standards, please follow this link. Competency Standards
THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S HEALTH NURSE ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 254 Dulwich Hill NSW 2203