Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle, Australia
October 24 - 28 2005

The theme for the 31st Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses, "Setting Sail For New Horizons - From The Past To The Future" challenges us to reflect upon the current state of mental health nursing, the events that have shaped our profession to date and the need to have a vision about where we want to be in the future. What is on the horizon for mental health nursing?

Various pressures in the form of funding cuts, an ageing workforce, acute shortages of specialist mental health professionals and the ongoing need to ensure that our practices result in the best possible outcomes for consumers of mental health services combine to challenge our profession. The scope of practice of mental health nursing, the ways in which mental health nursing education is delivered and the nature of our relationships with consumers, carers and other health professionals have all changed markedly over the years. It is inevitable that they will continue to change. The extent to which we influence the direction of these changes will largely be a result of the vision and commitment of mental health nurses.

On behalf of the Council, members and fellows of the Australian and New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses, I invite you to join us in Fremantle for our 31st Annual Conference. Come along and share your experiences and your vision for the future and hear from your colleagues from Australia and overseas about the many exciting ways in which mental health nurses are "setting sail" towards our professional future. At the same time you will enjoy the company of friends and colleagues from around the world in the beautiful historic setting of Fremantle in Western Australia.

Important Dates
Early Bird Registration Deadline	Friday, 24 June 2005
Abstract Notification	Friday, 4 June 2005
Full Paper Submission	Friday, 12 August 2005
Accommodation Booking Deadline	Friday, 16 September 2005

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