Australian College of Perioperative Nurses

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Australian College of Perioperative Nurses

Australia’s peak body and largest speciality nursing college. We promote best practice standards. Our purpose is to:

1.

Our vision

ACORN's vision is for Australian patients to receive the safest and highest quality perioperative care in the world. Set, promote and continually review national ‘best practice’ standards for perioperative services or nursing;

2. Provide a central reference point for, and consultancy service on, perioperative policy, procedures and practice, to assist other organisations and industry

stakeholders to advance the health and welfare of the community;

3. Encourage and promote research projects relating to perioperative nursing to assist industry participants in the prevention and control of disease in the community and to increase knowledge and learning in the perioperative nursing field;

4. Promote educational opportunities for perioperative nurses;

5. Hold bi-annual national conferences to promote best practice, discuss and address current challenges in perioperative nursing practice.

18/06/2026

With the release of the 2026 edition of the ACORN Standards, now is the perfect time to review how your department implements evidence-based perioperative practice.

Visit the ACORN Standards Resources page to explore the ASIP Tool — designed to support implementation of the ACORN Standards within your department.

The ASIP Tool resources include:
• Downloadable templates
• Practical examples of the tool in use
• An educational video guiding you through each step of the process

Access the resources here: https://www.acorn.org.au/standards-resources-2026

14/06/2026

REMINDER: The 2026 edition of the ACORN Standards is now live and available via the ACORN website and existing organisational IP access set-ups.

Have you explored the updated Standards and implementation resources yet? From launch recordings to downloadable clinical posters and support materials, there’s a range of resources available to help perioperative teams embed the latest evidence-based practice.

Access the Standards and resources here: https://www.acorn.org.au/standards-resources-2026

12/06/2026

New Australian Research - Participants Needed

Participants needed for this online study to explore peripheral intravenous catheter insertion training in Australian Operating Rooms, with an ultimate goal to improve future PIVC training.

The online survey will take 15-20 minutes to complete. As a token of appreciation, participants will enter a draw and receive one of three $50 e-gift vouchers upon completion.

Access the survey through the following link:

https://qsurvey.qut.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_0fhNTrROx6Wpggu

11/06/2026

🎓✨ How can virtual reality transform undergraduate nursing education?

Join us for this new webinar with Marlén Orsina as she presents findings from her multimethod study, "Using Virtual Reality to Teach Intraoperative Nursing in Undergraduate Nursing Programs."

Discover how immersive virtual reality experiences can enhance student learning, build confidence, and provide valuable exposure to the perioperative environment before entering clinical practice.

Available now on the ACORN Website - www.acorn.org.au/acorn-member-only-webinars

Free for all ACORN members.

10/06/2026

The new ACORN Surgical Hand Antisepsis, Gowning and Gloving posters are now available to download from the ACORN Standards Resources page.

Perfect for education, orientation and reinforcing evidence-based perioperative practice in your clinical areas, the posters are available in both A4 and A3 formats for easy printing and display.

Download your copies from the ACORN Standards Resources page: https://www.acorn.org.au/standards-resources-2026

07/06/2026

🎧 NEW PODCAST: Minds On, Gloves Off

We’re kicking things off with an inspiring first episode featuring Christine Ayton — NSW’s first fully accredited nurse endoscopist.

From regional beginnings to pioneering nurse-led endoscopy, Christine shares her journey, the challenges she faced, and how her work is helping improve access to care and reduce waiting lists.

💬 Real talk on:
✔️ Breaking new ground in nursing
✔️ Training and career pathways
✔️ Working across teams
✔️ Making a difference in regional healthcare

This is an honest, practical conversation you don’t want to miss.

🎙️ Listen now
www.acorn.org.au/podcast

04/06/2026

MISSED THE ACORN STANDARDS 2026 LAUNCH?

If you couldn’t attend the ACORN Conference launch session, the recording is now available to watch on the ACORN Standards Resources page.

Catch up on the key updates, insights and highlights from the 2026 edition of the ACORN Standards and explore the range of supporting implementation resources now available online.

Watch now: https://www.acorn.org.au/standards-resources-2026

03/06/2026

Sustainability was a key conversation at the ACORN 2026 Conference, including at the Multigate stand.
Delegates were highly engaged in conversations about sustainability - whether taking part in the CubeWare® 2.0 plastic reduction challenge, exploring the circularity journey of the Pro3 surgical gown, or hearing insights from Multigate and industry peers during the sustainability panel discussion. A common theme emerged: the importance of considering environmental impact across a product's entire lifecycle.

One insight that stood out and was captured by Multigate's live illustrator throughout the conference:
‘It helps me to know that sustainability is baked into the product.’
Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared their perspectives, and helped make sustainability one of the many valuable conversations taking place across the ACORN 2026 Conference.

01/06/2026

NOW LIVE! The 2026 edition of the ACORN Standards is now available via the ACORN website and existing organisational IP access set-ups.

Developed to support safe, evidence-based perioperative practice, the updated Standards continue to provide guidance for perioperative nurses and healthcare organisations across Australia.

Be sure to check out the ACORN Standards Launch video from Conference and explore the range of Standards resources available to support implementation: https://www.acorn.org.au/standards-resources-2026

Address

420 King William Street
Adelaide, SA
5000

Telephone

+61477077112

Website

http://www.acorn.org.au/

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