Thursday 29 July 2027

Nursing and Multidisciplinary Care Systems Forum

The Nursing and Multidisciplinary Care Systems Forum is the flagship policy and systems event within the International Festival of Nursing. Bringing together health system leaders, commissioners, workforce agencies and policymakers, the Forum will focus on how multidisciplinary care is planned, funded, governed and delivered across primary care, community health, aged care, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services, and regional and rural settings. Rather than focusing on individual clinical practice, the Forum will explore the systems, workforce models and partnerships that enable high-quality, sustainable care at scale. 

An Observation Gallery will also be available, allowing nurses and other Festival delegates to observe key discussions and gain insight into the policy, funding and workforce decisions that shape health care delivery.

Who it is for

Primary Health Network (PHN) leaders

and teams

Rural Workforce Agencies (RWAs)

Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs)

Government and health department representatives

Commissioners and funders of health services

Health system leaders, planners and policymakers

Nurses and Festival delegates interested in observing system level discussions through the Observation Gallery

What participants will gain

  • Insights into emerging multidisciplinary care models and workforce strategies
  • Discussion of primary health care reform, commissioning and system integration
  • Opportunities to collaborate with leaders shaping health service delivery
  • Exposure to innovative approaches to workforce planning and sustainability
  • Practical ideas for strengthening care coordination and service outcomes
  • Connections with organisations tackling similar health system challenges across Australia and beyond
  • A unique opportunity to observe and better understand the decisions that shape health policy, funding and workforce planning

Invitations for the Nursing and Multidisciplinary Care Systems Forum will be sent later in 2026

If you are interested in being involved, please register your interest below.

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2025 Festival of Nursing

Brisbane

2024 Festival of Nursing

Adelaide

2023 Festival of Nursing

Perth

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Partners

Festival Partners

2027 International Festival of Nursing is made possible with the support of our valued partners