Australasian Neuroscience Nurses Association

30/05/2026

📢 Registrations are now open for the Australasian Neuroscience Nurses Association (ANNA) Movement Disorders Chapter Parkinson’s Disease Online Education Day on Friday 19 June 2026.

https://www.anna.asn.au/events-programs/events/

This education day has been specifically designed for nurses working across acute care, community settings, rehabilitation, and residential aged care who want to build their knowledge and confidence in caring for people living with Parkinson’s disease and atypical parkinsonism.

The program will provide practical, evidence-based education covering:
✅ Introduction to Parkinson’s disease
✅ Medication management
✅ Atypical parkinsonism
✅ Lived experience perspectives
✅ Device-assisted therapies including:
• Vyalev
• Apomorphine
• Levodopa-Carbidopa Intestinal Gel (Duodopa)
• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

The day features expert presenters from across Australia and New Zealand who are leaders in Parkinson’s and movement disorders nursing.

📅 Friday 19 June 2026
💻 Online
🎟️ ANNA Members: Free
🎟️ Non-members: $50

Whether you are new to Parkinson’s care or looking to expand your clinical knowledge, this is an excellent opportunity to learn from experienced clinicians and connect with colleagues working in movement disorders.

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting this educational initiative.

21/05/2026

Australasian Journal of Neuroscience (AJON), the official journal of the Australasian Neuroscience Nurses Association (ANNA), Volume 36 (2026): Issue 1 (May 2026) is out!

This edition includes a range of articles across neuroscience nursing, movement disorders, clinical practice, research, education, and professional standards.

Definitely worth a read, with free full-text access available for the entire issue.

Congratulations to all the authors, reviewers, and editorial team involved.

Volume 36 (2026): Issue 1 (May 2026)

14/05/2026

What an incredible day at the Australasian Neuroscience Nurses Association Movement Disorder Chapter (MDC) Advanced Practice Day.

So many insightful presentations, excellent speakers, and valuable opportunities for learning, collaboration, and networking with colleagues passionate about movement disorders care.

A huge thank you to all of the sponsors and speakers for supporting and contributing to such a successful event. Special thanks to Sarah Bray for leading the organising committee and for the enormous effort behind coordinating such a fantastic day.

Looking forward to continuing the conversations and translating today’s learning into practice.

12/05/2026

🧠 Happy International Nurses Day 💙 12 May 2026!

Today we celebrate the incredible neuroscience nurses across Australasia whose compassion, expertise and dedication make a difference every single day.

Thank you for the care, advocacy and support you provide to patients, families and communities.

Happy International Nurses Day from the Australasian Neuroscience Nurses Association!

29/04/2026

Happy 10-year anniversary to the ANNA Movement Disorder Chapter!!!

Over the past decade, the chapter has grown through the dedication of nurse leaders across Australia and New Zealand, united by a shared commitment to advancing care in movement disorders. We celebrate this milestone and acknowledge the strong community that has shaped its journey.

21/04/2026

Hi ANNA Movement Disorder Chapter Members!

Please remember to register for our ANNA MDC Advanced Practice Day on 14 May 2026.

To register, scan the QR code or use the link below:

https://www.anna.asn.au/events-programs/events/

12/03/2026

Save the Date – Thursday 14 May 2026

Australasian Neuroscience Nurses Assocation (ANNA) Movement Disorder Chapter will be hosting a Movement Disorders Advanced Practice Day in Sydney on Thursday 14 May 2026.

Please save the date in your calendars. Further details, including venue and program, will be provided closer to the event.

More details will soon be uploaded on:
https://www.anna.asn.au/events-programs/events/

23/02/2026

We are very excited our Australasian Neuroscience Nurses Assocation (ANNA) conference in Tasmania is open for registration. Abstract submissions are also open.

Date: 21-23 October 2026

To register, click the link:
https://www.anna.asn.au/events-programs/events/

23/02/2026

Meet our speakers for our Australasian Neuroscience Nurses Assocation (ANNA) Education Day!

Date: 18 March 2026 - Online

Scan the QR code to register:
TICKETS
ANNA Members: $25
Non Members: $50

22/01/2026

The Australasian Neuroscience Nurses Assocation (ANNA) Board are excited to announce that the 2026 ANNA Conference will be held in Launceston, Tasmania!

The conference will bring together neuroscience nurses from across Australasia, providing the very latest information in neuroscience nursing including Neurosurgical, Neurology, Stroke and Movement Disorders nursing.

The 2026 theme is “CONNECTING MINDS, ADVANCING CARE: A neuroscience nursing conference”.

- Consider presenting a local project or subject of interest to you and inspire others!
- Come and enjoy the conference and networking opportunity.
- Be inspired!

Call for Abstracts: Abstracts submissions will open early in 2026, so keep your eye out!

Venue:
Peppers Silo, 89-91 Lindsay Street, Invermay, Tasmania

For more information, please visit:
https://www.anna.asn.au/eventdetails/36265/anna-conference-2026