Join us for a 5-week 'live and online' webinar series Lead From Where You Are - Leadership Program for Mental Health Nurses designed exclusively for Mental Health Nurses - enhance your leadership skills, exchange practical experiences, and lead meaningful change.
Led by the Australian College of Nursing, this program empowers Mental Health Nurses to strengthen teams, improve care, and help shape workplace culture.
About the program
It is time to challenge outdated ideas of leadership. Each topic focuses on developing practical leadership skills, building confidence, and unlocking the leadership potential of Mental Health Nurses.
Program schedule:
Program enrolment includes access to The Leader's Mindset Series Foundation Course Module.
Webinar 1:Awaken the Leader Within
Tuesday 27 October 2026 (2:00pm-3:30pm)
Explore the foundations of effective leadership in mental health nursing, including core leadership principles, professional influence and the role of nurses in shaping quality care and positive workplace cultures.
Presented by Jennifer Harland RN MSc MA CDAN FACN
Jennifer Harland is a highly experienced health professional with over four decades of practice across clinical care, management, and health policy. A Credentialled Drug and Alcohol Nurse and Fellow of the Australian College of Nursing, Jennifer has held influential roles spanning frontline nursing, senior leadership, and national advocacy. She is currently the Director of Leadership and Transformation at the Australian College of Nursing, where she is shaping leadership development for nurses across Australia.
Jennifer previously worked for the ACT Government as Director, Ageing and End of Life Policy, where she led strategic policy initiatives to support older Canberrans and people nearing the end of life. Throughout her career, Jennifer has been driven by a strong belief in empowering people to define their own goals and supporting them to achieve them. Her work reflects a deep commitment to person centred care, professional excellence, and advancing the nursing profession.
Webinar 2: Leading Under Pressure: Thriving in Complex Mental Health Care Environments
Tuesday 3 November 2026 (2:00pm - 3:30pm)
Build your leadership capability by enhancing self-awareness, resilience and emotional intelligence to thrive in today's mental health workforce.
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Webinar 3: Communicating with Influence : Building Trust and Connection
Tuesday , 10 November 2026 (2:00pm - 3:30pm)
Develop the skills to lead and support teams through effective communication, clinical supervision, mentoring and culturally responsive leadership.
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Webinar 4: Leading Through Change: Creating Confidence in Times of Transition
Tuesday, 17 November 2026 (2:00pm - 3:30pm)
Develop the skills to lead meaningful change through quality improvement/ innovation, data-informed decisionmaking and consumer-centred service design.
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Webinar 5: Lead From Where You Are
Tuesday, 24 November 2026 (2:00pm - 3:30pm)
Explore future leadership opportunities, career pathways, and strategies to sustain your impact and influence throughout your mental health nursing career.
Presented by Jennifer Harland RN MSc MA CDAN FACN
Selection criteria:
All applicants seeking to participate in this program are required to meet the following selection criteria:
Professional Registration:
Commitment to Growth
Program Engagement
Program fees:
Members $ 750 and Non-Members $900
Group bookings are encouraged!
For enquiries, please reach out to the Institute of Leadership team at leadership@acn.edu.au
TO REGISTER
Sign in or create an account to secure your place today.
ACN members
- Please log in to your membership account using the My ACN drop down box on our website.
Non members
- If you have never enrolled into one of our online courses, you will need to “create a new account” following the prompts.
- If you have previously enrolled, you can log on using your previous username and password.
By registering for the short course you are agreeing to the registration Terms and Conditions.