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Position Vacant: Registered Nurse: Western Sydney Local Health District - 07th July 2026
Child and Family Health Nurse - Sustaining NSW Families In this role, you will work across universal and sustained home visiting services with comprehensive training and support, to provide holistic child and family health nursing assessment and care.
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Renew your membership to access hundreds of discounts across everyday essentials, major brands, travel, wellbeing and more. More Value for MCaFHNA Members - Member Advantage Rewards Program - 12th June 2026
Renew your membership to access hundreds of discounts across everyday essentials, major brands, travel, wellbeing and more.
MCaFHNA 2027 Conference, May 6-8, Adelaide Convention Centre MCaFHNA Conference 2027 - 12th June 2026
MCaFHNA 2027 Conference, May 6-8, Adelaide Convention Centre
Webinar | 26 May, 1 pm AEST All In for Growing Deadly Brains — Webinar | 26 May, 1 pm AEST - 19th May 2026
Webinar | 26 May, 1 pm AEST
The MCaFHNA Board is delighted to announce that following an extensive recruitment process, Karen Gates has been appointed as our inaugural Executive Officer. MCaFHNA inaugural Executive Officer appointment - 06th May 2026
The MCaFHNA Board is delighted to announce that following an extensive recruitment process, Karen Gates has been appointed as our inaugural Executive Officer.
MCaFHNA Member Research - 30th April 2026
The KIND study – Knowledge and Insight from Child and Family Health Nurses working with families experiencing disadvantage
The FIFO New Parents Guide is now live! - 13th August 2025
Thank you to every single one of you who contributed to this Advisory Group - I am eternally grateful for your insights and volunteering your time for this guide.
iHV launches new film to raise awareness of Fathers’ Mental Health - 25th June 2025
Studies show that many new dads feel ignored and left-out by services, which may mean they don’t ask for help when they’re struggling. With at least 1 in 10 men experiencing mental health problems around the time of birth, and suicide remaining the leading cause of death in men under 50, there can be unique opportunities for midwives, health visitors and other healthcare professionals to identify any concerns and offer timely support.
You can now download the Member Jungle mobile app and stay up to date with what's going on our membership group. You can update your membership details and also receive notifications about important event reminders, latest news and more. Visit the Mobile App page (under Membership) to find out more. Download our New Mobile App - 22nd November 2024
You can now download the Member Jungle mobile app and stay up to date with what's going on our membership group. You can update your membership details and also receive notifications about important event reminders, latest news and more. Visit the Mobile App page (under Membership) to find out more.
The Australian Breastfeeding Association's Community Protection for Infants and Young Children in Bushfire Emergencies Project (ABA Bushfire Project) was initiated in response to the lack of support for families with babies and toddlers in Australian disasters. Funded by the Australian Government, the project team undertook research focusing on experiences of families with young children during the Black Summer Bushfires, to identify the necessary support and resources to improve emergency assi The Australian Breastfeeding Association's Community Protection for Infants and Young Children in Bushfire Emergencies Project (ABA Bushfire Project) - 08th October 2024
The Australian Breastfeeding Association's Community Protection for Infants and Young Children in Bushfire Emergencies Project (ABA Bushfire Project) was initiated in response to the lack of support for families with babies and toddlers in Australian disasters. Funded by the Australian Government, the project team undertook research focusing on experiences of families with young children during the Black Summer Bushfires, to identify the necessary support and resources to improve emergency assi


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