State Grants
Members' Professional Development Grants
Invest in your professional development.
Funding support to help ACCCN members attend conferences, workshops, short courses and other educational opportunities relevant to critical care nursing.
✓ Support for registration fees
✓ Travel and accommodation assistance
✓ Applications open twice yearly
Round 1: Applications open from 1 February to 10 March
Round 2: Applications open from 1 July to 11 August
Please note – round 2 is not offered in SA/NT & QLD
Apply Through Your State Branch Below
NSW/ACT Members’ Professional Development Grant
VIC Members’ Professional Development Grant
QLD Members’ Professional Development Grant
SA/NT Members’ Professional Development Grant
TAS Members’ Professional Development Grant
WA Members’ Professional Development Grant
How it works
Check your eligibility
Financial ACCCN member for at least 12 months? You're eligible to apply.
Apply during the window
Applications are only accepted via the online form during the set period. Select your state above.
Attend and report back
Successful recipients submit a short report within 30 days of their activity.
Not yet a member? Join ACCCN to access grants and other member benefits.
Clinical Excellence Award
Recognise an Outstanding Critical Care Nurse
Know a nurse who consistently demonstrates exceptional clinical practice, compassion and commitment to patient care?
The ACCCN Clinical Excellence Award celebrates nurses who make a meaningful difference to patients, families and colleagues every day.
Why nominate?
✓ Peer nominations encouraged
✓ Open to nurses at all career stages
✓ No senior title or academic qualifications required
✓ Simple nomination process
Nominations open annually: 1 February – 10 March