State Committee Elections

Your Voice. Your State. Your Community.

The education sessions, professional connections, local events and member initiatives ACCCN delivers all rely on members who are willing to put their hand up.

Your State Committee brings members together to represent critical care nurses locally, identify what the community needs and help create meaningful opportunities for nurses to learn, connect and contribute.

Nominating yourself is not about having everything figured out. It is about caring enough to contribute.

"Being an ACCCN committee member has afforded me the opportunity to network with motivated and inspirational critical care colleagues from other health care institutions, as well as other organisations including academia, RFDS and more!"

"As a critical care nurse working in research, my involvement with the committee gives me the opportunity to connect with other clinicians, educators, researchers and academics, who are all committed to the growth of critical care nursing.""

"I loved joining the committee as it afforded me the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of critical care professionals to develop initiatives which raise the profile/contribute field of critical care nursing in WA and beyond and have fun!"

"Being part of the QLD committee has enabled me to view things from a whole state perspective. I have been able to assist in the review, planning & governance of college activities has opened up a skillset I never knew I had, plus enables me to regularly interact with other professionals as equally passionate about Critical Care as I am. It's really inspiring!"

Being a part of the committee has offered a unique perspective on the talent that exists among ICU nurses in the state and allowed me to contribute to the future of ICU nursing.

Key Dates

Nominations open
7 August 2026

Nominations close
20 September 2026

Nominees notified
26-30 October 2026

Appointment term
19 November 2026 – 23 November 2028

Why Join Your State Committee?

Help shape what happens locally

Contribute ideas for education, events and member initiatives that respond to the needs of critical care nurses in your state.

Represent your
community

Bring forward the perspectives of nurses in your workplace, region or area of practice and help ensure their voices are heard.

Build your professional network

Connect with nurses, educators and leaders from across your state who share your commitment to critical care nursing.

Develop valuable
experience

Build confidence and experience in leadership, collaboration, communication, planning and professional engagement.

Give back
to the profession

Play an active role in supporting the critical care nursing community and creating opportunities for others to learn, connect and grow.

Who Should Nominate?
We welcome nominations from ACCCN members across different career stages, workplaces, regions and areas of practice.

State Committee membership could be right for you if you:

care about the future of critical care nursing
enjoy sharing ideas and working collaboratively
want to become more involved in the ACCCN community
would like to develop your leadership or professional experience
want to represent nurses in your workplace, region or area of practice
are interested in supporting local education, events and member initiatives

Whether you are early in your career and ready to become more involved, or an experienced nurse looking to give back, your perspective is valuable.

What Is Involved?
State Committee members work collaboratively to support ACCCN activities and members within their state.

Depending on the committee’s priorities, this may include:

participating in committee meetings
contributing ideas for education, events and member engagement
supporting local ACCCN activities and initiatives
identifying issues and opportunities affecting critical care nurses
connecting with members and the wider critical care community
assisting with specific projects or events

Responsibilities are shared across the committee and members are supported by their fellow committee members and the ACCCN national team.

Appointments are for a two-year term, from 19 November 2026 to 23 November 2028.

You Do Not Need to Have All the Answers
Many members hesitate to nominate because they think they need extensive leadership, governance or committee experience.

You do not.

Strong committees are made up of people with different experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to learn from others, build your confidence and grow into the role.

What matters most is your willingness to contribute and your commitment to the critical care nursing community.

How the Nomination Process Works

Complete the nomination form below.

Upload any required supporting information, including your current CV.

ACCCN will confirm your eligibility and provide information about the next steps.

If nominations exceed the available positions, eligible members will be invited to vote.

Nominees will be notified of the outcome between 26 and 30 October 2026.

Ready to Put Your Hand Up?

Committees are strongest when members from different backgrounds, workplaces and career stages choose to get involved.

If you have ever thought, “I would like to help shape this,” this is your opportunity.

Bring your voice, experience and ideas to your State Committee and help strengthen the critical care nursing community in your state.

Submit Your Nomination
The Nomination Form will be availabler here during the nomination period 7 August – 20 September 2026.