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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.
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Recognising and responding to family, domestic and sexual violence
Ahpra, National Boards and Accreditation Authorities are working to build the health workforce’s ability to respond to family, domestic and sexual violence.
National Scheme Strategy 2031
See how we'll continue to protect public safety and support a safe, professional health workforce for Australia.
Have your say on the review of CPD and Recency of practice standards
Ahpra and the National Boards are seeking feedback on the registration standards that guide health practitioners’ professional development and practice.
It’s time to renew your registration
You have until 31 May to renew your registration.
Revised Criminal history registration standard
Ahpra and the National Boards have published an advance copy of the revised Criminal history registration standard, which takes effect on 15 July 2026.
Medicinal cannabis prescribing
Revised fact sheet: Dual registration with both the NMBA and the Paramedicine Board
Cosmetics industry on notice
Information for registered nurses and midwives: Practice in maternal child and family health roles
Apply now to join the Board
There is a vacancy arising for a community member on the Board.
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
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.
Recognising and responding to family, domestic and sexual violence
Ahpra, National Boards and Accreditation Authorities are working to build the health workforce’s ability to respond to family, domestic and sexual violence.
Have your say on the review of CPD and Recency of practice standards
Ahpra and the National Boards are seeking feedback on the registration standards that guide health practitioners’ professional development and practice.
Have your say
It’s time to renew your registration
You have until 31 May to renew your registration.
Medicinal cannabis prescribing
Cosmetics industry on notice
Revised fact sheet: Dual registration with both the NMBA and the Paramedicine Board
Information for registered nurses and midwives: Practice in maternal child and family health roles
Assessment of overseas qualified nurses
Apply now to join the Board
There is a vacancy arising for a community member on the Board.
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.
REGISTRATION
Forms
Access application forms, templates and guidelines for registration and endorsements.
Recognising and responding to family, domestic and sexual violence
Ahpra, National Boards and Accreditation Authorities are working to build the health workforce’s ability to respond to family, domestic and sexual violence.
Have your say on the review of CPD and Recency of practice standards
Ahpra and the National Boards are seeking feedback on the registration standards that guide health practitioners’ professional development and practice.
It’s time to renew your registration
You have until 31 May to renew your registration.
Medicinal cannabis prescribing
Cosmetics industry on notice
Information for registered nurses and midwives: Practice in maternal child and family health roles
Safety and quality guidelines now in effect
The updated Safety and quality guidelines for privately practising midwives are now in effect.
Apply now to join the Board
There is a vacancy arising for a community member on the Board.
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
REGISTRATION
Forms
Access application forms, templates and guidelines for registration and endorsements.
Cosmetics industry on notice
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.
Cosmetics industry on notice
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!
Recognising and responding to family, domestic and sexual violence
Ahpra, National Boards and Accreditation Authorities are working to build the health workforce’s ability to respond to family, domestic and sexual violence.
Medicinal cannabis prescribing
Cosmetics industry on notice
What do nurses and midwives do?
Resources supporting the public
Apply now to join the Board
There is a vacancy arising for a community member on the Board.
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.
Information for employers: Understanding mandatory reporting
Information for employers: Understanding CPD for nurses and midwives
Check your employees registration
Information for registered nurses and midwives: Practice in maternal child and family health roles
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Understanding continuing professional development for nurses and midwives
Information for employers and recruiters to understand CPD requirements for nurses and midwives.
Understanding mandatory reporting
Information for employers and recruiters to help them understand mandatory reporting and managing concerns about registered health practitioners.
Nursing professional practice
Nursing code of conduct, standards for practice, and more.
Midwifery professional practice
Midwifery code of conduct, standards for practice, and more.
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
PUBLIC SAFETY
Free health and wellbeing support
A 24/7 national support service for nurses and midwives providing access to confidential advice and referral.