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ECU has a reputation for producing some of the highest quality nursing and midwifery graduates in Western Australia, and is recognised as a top 75 nursing program worldwide.

Our Vision is to be recognised as a leading nursing and midwifery school in Australia in the provision of innovative, high-quality education and translational research that makes a difference to the lives of people in our communities, locally, nationally, and internationally.

It is our Mission to improve the health and wellbeing of communities for today and future generations by educating aspiring/ transformational nursing and midwifery leaders through a lens of humanitarian principles of social justice, equity, and inclusion

We have dedicated nursing and midwifery courses, including WA’s only nursing and midwifery dual degree program. These courses offer an innovative and broad study approach for scenario-based learning. Students are provided with access to state‑of‑the‑art health and wellness facilities featuring simulated practice areas and practicum placements with a range of healthcare providers.

At the School of Nursing and Midwifery we have a passion for finding better ways to educate and prepare nurses and midwives, enhancing their capacity to professionally and competently contribute to improved wellbeing in our community.

State of the art facilities and a vibrant research program

Multi-disciplinary approach

At the School of Nursing and Midwifery we integrate education, research and career development into our overall learning and teaching methodology. Our school is unique in this multi-disciplinary approach.

All of our entry to profession degrees are distinctive as they link three areas of activity that complement and strengthen clinical development for nursing and midwifery students:

  • Clinical learning innovations, which include scenario-based learning, ‘real life’ simulations, intensive clinical up-skilling, and clinical skills workshops including psychomotor skill development.
  • Clinical competency assessment and the delivery of a competency development framework so that students are well prepared with the skills and competencies required for the level and context of care when on practical placement.
  • Clinical partnerships and industry collaboration through arrangements with metropolitan and rural hospitals and regions, as well as the private sector, to enable nursing and midwifery students to undertake their clinical placements in the one setting.

Our committee members reflect the interest and makeup of the School, as well as serving to provide the impetus for various initiatives, activities and events.

Nursing and Midwifery Consultative Committee

  • Professor Karen Strickland - ECU Executive Dean
  • Dr Di Bloxsome - ECU Associate Dean Midwifery
  • Professor Lisa Whitehead - ECU SNM Associate Dean Research
  • Associate Professor Mandy Towell- Barnard - ECU Associate Dean Teaching and Learning
  • Dr Martin Hopkins - ECU Associate Dean Nursing
  • Professor Martin Jones - ECU Associate Dean Regional
  • Dr Tania Beament - ECU Associate Dean Strategic Partnerships and Work Integrated Learning
  • Ronah Swain - ECU Senior School Officer
  • Annie Thompson - Area Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services,  North Metropolitan Health Service
  • Catherine Stoddard - CEO, Brightwater Group
  • David Ramsay - CEO, The Bethanie Group
  • Diane Piper - Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Southern Cross Care
  • Ernest Quetulio - Operations Manager, MYVISTA
  • Jeffrey Williams - Executive Director, Women and Newborn Health Service
  • Jodie Holbrook - State Manager, AHPRA
  • Karol Edge - Director Clinical Services, Hollywood Private Hospital
  • Kylie Fawcett – Nursing Director, Education and Innovation, Royal Perth Bentley Group
  • Kym Cockin - Director of Nursing and Midwifery, St John of God Hospital Bunbury
  • Marianne Slattery - Director of Nursing, North Metropolitan Mental Health Service – Mental Health, Public Health and Dental Service
  • Marie Slater - Executive Director of Nursing Services, CAHS
  • Mary Ferrier - Director Clinical Services, Joondalup Health Campus
  • Melinda Smit - Director - Organisational Development, Silver Chain WA
  • Penny Keogh - Area Director of Nursing and Midwifery, South Metropolitan Health Service
  • Adj. Assoc Professor Robina Redknap - Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
  • Gabrielle Baker - ECU SW Undergraduate Student Representative (C33)
  • Sharon Armour - ECU Postgraduate Student Representative
  • Taylor Boelema - ECU Undergraduate Student Representative (Y76)
  • Yiyan Chen - ECU Undergraduate Student Representative (C33)
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