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The NMBA and Ahpra work closely together to regulate Australia’s registered nurses, midwives and students as part of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.
The functions of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia include:
- registering nursing and midwifery practitioners and students
- developing standards, codes and guidelines for the nursing and midwifery professions
- handling notifications, complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings
- assessing overseas trained practitioners who wish to practise in Australia, and
- approving accreditation standards and accredited courses of study.
Ahpra supports the NMBA in its role of protecting the public, including by managing the registration and notification processes.
For further information about the roles, responsibilities and functions of the NMBA and Ahpra you can access the NMBA website, the AHPRA website or call Ahpra on 1300 419 495.