AONA NSW was formed by a group of orthopaedic nurses after work with the aim of forming a venue for nurses to exchange education and sharing of sharing of information. The Australian Orthopaedic Nurses Association (AONA) NSW has a long history of networking, education and quality improvement in orthopaedic nursing in NSW. In 2023, AONA NSW has welcomed a whole new committee and with that comes a new website, membership platform, and new educational opportunities and resources.
The association operates with the objective of:
- Providing education and educational resources to nurses working in the field of orthopaedics.
- Promoting interest in the field of orthopaedic nursing.
- Identifying and acting on issues of concern to Orthopaedic nurses.
These objectives are met by the association in the following ways
- Bi-monthly committee meetings to discuss current matters of interest and concern.
- Regular virtual and in-person education sessions
- Contact with the committee regarding available courses and conferences.
- Newsletters.
- Provision of scholarships for educational purposes.
- Affiliation with ANZONA (Australian New Zealand Orthopaedic Nurses Alliance).