International Nurses Day Lecture | Edith Cowan University
You are cordially invited to attend our International Nurses Day 2026 celebration at the new ECU City campus.
The event will feature special guest lectures from the Commonwealth Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Adj Prof Alison McMillan, and the WA Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Annie Thompson.
Order of Proceedings:1.30pm: Welcome by Executive Dean, Professor Karen Strickland - ECU School of Nursing & Midwifery MC
1.35pm: Professor Clare Pollock, ECU Vice Chancellor
1.45pm: Designated Nurse Prescribing – a generational change in scope of practice for nurses - Adj Prof Alison McMillan, Commonwealth CNMO
2.30pm: WA implementation of Designated Registered Nurse Prescribing – WA CNMO Annie Thomson
3.00pm: Refreshments and networking
Location
Edith Cowan University - City
Level 7 - Function Room, 500 Wellington Street, Perth WA 6000