Support the National Nursing Archives
Every contribution breathes life into our history, preserving the soul of Australian nursing for generations to come.
Ways to Support
Lend Historical Items
Have historical nursing items or artefacts? Consider lending them to the archive for temporary exhibitions. Your contributions help bring history to life and provide valuable context for our collections.
Volunteer Your Time
Join our team of dedicated volunteers. Whether you have skills in cataloguing, archiving, or event organisation, your time and efforts are invaluable to us.
Share Your Expertise
If you have expertise in nursing history or archival work, we welcome your knowledge and skills. Contribute to our projects and initiatives, and help us maintain high standards in our work.
Host an Event
Organise or host events that raise awareness and support for the National Nursing Archives. From fundraisers to educational seminars, your efforts can make a significant impact.
Promote the Archive
Spread the word about the archive! Share our work on social media, feature us in newsletters, or talk about us in your community. Your advocacy helps us reach a wider audience.
Contribute Your Stories
Do you have personal stories or experiences related to nursing? Share them with us! Personal narratives add depth and personal connection to our collections.
Offer Resources
Support us by providing resources such as archival supplies, technology, or professional services. Your contributions help us maintain the quality and accessibility of our archive.
List your nursing archive
Are you an independent or organisational custodian of a nursing archive? We believe in the strength of collaboration. By listing your archive with the National Nursing Archives of Australia, we can create a comprehensive network, making our collective history more accessible and enriched.
Donate Artefacts and Memories
At NNAA we want to preserve the legacy of Australian nursing. We are interested in collecting records and other ephemera that help tell the story of nursing practitioners and the nursing profession as a whole.
While we understand the importance of nursing uniforms as part of the identity of the nursing profession, we are unable to manage uniforms/clothing within our collection.
- Records of individual nursing practitioners, educators and executives (e.g., personal diaries, correspondence, photographs, authored publications, presentations and speeches, research papers, memorabilia, nursing certificate, etc.)
- Legal establishment and regulation of nursing associations and organisations (e.g., constitution, by-laws, statutory reports, etc.)
- Key governance and administrative records of nursing associations (e.g., annual reports, advocacy and submissions, strategic planning, policy, etc.)
- Accreditation schemes for the nursing profession
- Widespread changes to nursing practices
- Nursing education and training programs
- Records of ongoing historical interest (e.g., promotional videos, photographs, advertising, posters, souvenirs, publications, etc.)
- Orphaned hospital collections at risk of loss
Why Support?
By contributing to the NNAA, you play an instrumental role in preserving the legacy of Australian nursing. Every story, artefact, and dollar ensures that our history remains vibrant, celebrated, and accessible to all. Join hands with us, and together, let’s honour the heartbeat of Australia’s nursing community.
Become a part of our rich heritage
Follow in the footsteps of extraordinary nurse leaders who have been championing the profession for over 70 years and help us shape the future of nursing. Become an ACN member today to connect with like-minded nurses, progress your nursing career and make your voice heard.
