The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Previously each state of Australia had their own Nursing and Midwifery Board. From July 1st 2010 all the boards will join and become one union called 'The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia'. This is bodied by 'The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency' - AHPRA.
From 1 July 2010 practitioners of the Nursing and Midwifery professions across Australia will have to meet the same requirements to be registered and their registration will be recognised in all States and Territories. The Board was established under the Health Practitioner Regulation (administrative arrangements) Act, 2009. From 1 July 2010 the Board will operate with its full range of functions under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (the national law) where adopted in a jurisdiction.
AHPRA is the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency. It is the organization that began supporting the national registration for 10 health professions from 1 July 2010.
AHPRA is the single Agency that supports the board and the national scheme, and has offices in each State and Territory, with the head office in Melbourne. More information at www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au.
You may lodge your nursing or midwifery application to:
1. By mail
GPO Box 9958
MELBOURNE VIC
AUSTRALIA 3000
2. In person
Refer to www.ahpra.gov.au for
the location of the AHPRA office
in your state.
You may contact the Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency on 1300 419 496 (within Australia only) or you can lodge an enquiry at www.ahpra.gov.au