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We support safe practice by publishing standards, guidelines, updates and other resources for nurses and midwives, employers, students and the public.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are warned this site may contain images, names and voices of deceased persons.
Graduate registration now open
2023/24 annual report out now
Safety and quality guidelines now in effect
The updated Safety and quality guidelines for privately practising midwives are now in effect.
BOARD NEWS
Midwifery Futures
NMBA, Burnet Institute and colleagues partner to deliver a comprehensive review into the midwifery workforce.
REGISTRATION
Continuing professional development (CPD)
What is CPD and why do you need to complete it?
REGISTRATION
Audit requirements
Audits ensure nurses and midwives are meeting their mandatory registration standards.
REGISTRATION
Thinking about returning to practice?
Information for nurses and midwives on the requirements for re-entry to practice.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Working as a nurse in the cosmetic industry
The NMBA released a position statement on nurses and cosmetic medical procedures.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Eliminating racism from healthcare
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
EDUCATION
Search approved programs of study
Find the education and training programs that can lead to registration as a nurse or midwife – or both!
GET INVOLVED
Join the NMBA
Would you like to help protect the safety of the public and contribute to health practitioner regulation?
PUBLIC SAFETY
Practitioner look-up
Look up a nurse or midwife to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Translations available
Read about safe healthcare practice and COVID-19 in Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Greek, Italian or Vietnamese.
2023/24 annual report out now
Assessment of overseas qualified nurses
REGISTRATION
Code of conduct for nurses
Being a nurse means something. Learn more about your Code of conduct as a nurse practising in Australia.
ENDORSEMENTS
Nurse practitioner endorsement
Find out what is required to become a nurse practitioner in Australia.
REGISTRATION
Thinking about returning to practice?
Information for nurses on the requirements for re-entry to practice.
GET INVOLVED
Join the NMBA
Would you like to help protect the safety of the public and contribute to health practitioner regulation?
REGISTRATION
Forms
Access application forms, templates and guidelines for registration and endorsements.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Working as a nurse in the cosmetic industry
The NMBA released a position statement on nurses and cosmetic medical procedures.
2023/24 annual report out now
Safety and quality guidelines now in effect
The updated Safety and quality guidelines for privately practising midwives are now in effect.
BOARD NEWS
Midwifery Futures
NMBA, Burnet Institute and colleagues partner to deliver a comprehensive review into the midwifery workforce.
REGISTRATION
Code of conduct for midwives
Being a midwife means something. Learn more about your Code of conduct as a midwife practising in Australia.
ENDORSEMENTS
Scheduled medicines
Find out what is required for midwives looking to get the Endorsement for scheduled medicines for midwives.
REGISTRATION
Thinking about returning to practice?
Information for midwives on the requirements for re-entry to practice
GET INVOLVED
Join the NMBA
Would you like to help protect the safety of the public and contribute to health practitioner regulation?
REGISTRATION
Forms
Access application forms, templates and guidelines for registration and endorsements.
New scope of practice fact sheet published
EDUCATION
Search approved programs of study
Find the education and training programs that can lead to registration as a nurse or midwife – or both!
BOARD NEWS
Midwifery Futures
NMBA, Burnet Institute and colleagues partner to deliver a comprehensive review into the midwifery workforce.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Eliminating racism from healthcare
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
REGISTRATION
Code of conduct for nurses
Being a nurse means something. Learn more about your Code of conduct as a nurse practising in Australia.
REGISTRATION
Code of conduct for midwives
Being a midwife means something. Learn more about your Code of conduct as a midwife practising in Australia.
Assessment of overseas qualified nurses
Assessment of overseas qualified midwives
EDUCATION
Search approved programs of study
Find the education and training programs that can lead to registration as a nurse or midwife – or both!
2023/24 annual report out now
What do nurses and midwives do?
Resources supporting the public
BOARD NEWS
Midwifery Futures
NMBA, Burnet Institute and colleagues partner to deliver a comprehensive review into the midwifery workforce.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Practitioner look-up
Look up a nurse or midwife to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.
EDUCATION
Search approved programs of study
Find the education and training programs that can lead to registration as a nurse or midwife – or both!
PUBLIC SAFETY
Eliminating racism from healthcare
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Translations available
Read about safe healthcare practice and COVID-19 in Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Greek, Italian or Vietnamese.
GET INVOLVED
Join the NMBA
Would you like to help protect the safety of the public and contribute to health practitioner regulation?