Allergy Care and Education (ACE) Nurse Pilot
Information for interested applicants
Allergy Care and Education Nurse Pilot (ACE Nurse Pilot)
This pilot will provide 20 regional and rural practice nurses with the opportunity to complete specialised training in allergy management through an accredited course (Professional Certificate in Allergy Nursing, UniSA) as well as participate in other education activities as detailed below. The course will equip nurses with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage and educate patients with allergic conditions across their lifespan. Participants will also become part of an Allergy, Network/Community of Practice (CoP) to provide ongoing support and networking.
The pilot is an initiative of the Shared Care for Allergy Project which aims to improve access to quality allergy care for people living in regional, rural and remote areas.
Training required to be completed as part of the pilot program
1. Professional Certificate in Allergy Nursing (UniSA) Overview
- Must be undertaken in Semester 2, (28 July – 20 November 2025)
- All content is delivered online
- 13 weeks of self-paced content and discussion forums
- Virtual (online) tutorials: 6 x 1 hour interactive sessions over 13 weeks with course tutors)
- Assessments: Critical analysis, portfolio, test/quiz
2. ASCIA Annual Conference 2025
- Attend the ASCIA Allergy Update for Nurses at the ASCIA Annual Conference (Friday 5th September 2025)
- Breakfast networking session (Friday 5 September 2025)
3. Participate in an ACE Nurse Community of Practice
- A community of practice will be established to provide support during and post training
Requirements
If selected, participants must:
- Commit to attending and successfully completing all training requirements.
- Ensure they have their own technical requirements to access the course.
- Be proficient in using technology to complete and online course.
- Commit to providing an allergy care and education service within their practice/clinic for at least one-year post-training.
- Sign an agreement with their clinic confirming their ability to support an allergy care and education service.
- Provide de-identified data on the patients they have educated
- Participate in surveys and feedback to assist with the evaluation of the course and pilot.
- Be available to attend the ASCIA conference in person (preferably) or online on 2-5 September 2025, in Brisbane.
Support and Benefits
- Fully funded training covering the UniSA course costs.
- Cost of the registration to attend the ASCIA Conference Allergy Update for Nurses Day (cost for one day only) held in Brisbane in September 2025) to facilitate networking and professional development.
- A travel grant to assist with costs associated with attending the ASCIA conference (depending on your location).
- Participation in a Community of Practice (CoP) with other allergy nurses, practice nurses and allergy GPs.
Cost
The National Allergy Council will fund:
- Course fees for selected participants, covering the tuition cost of the Professional Certificate in Allergy Nursing through UniSA.
- Registration costs associated with attending the ASCIA Allergy Update for Nurses at the ASCIA conference.
- Costs will be paid via reimbursement from the National Allergy Council upon providing invoices and receipts. Some candidates may be eligible for a Health Workforce Scholarship to help with the cost of training related expenses.
- The National Allergy Council is not able to fund salary or backfill.
Important dates
- Expression of Interest (EOI) opened Thursday 17 April 2025.
- Deadline: EOI closed at midnight AEST on Thursday 15 May 2025.
- Applicants notified if they are successful in May 2025.
- The UniSA course will begin in Semester 2, (28 July – 20 November 2025).
- ASCIA Allergy Update for Nurses - 5 September, Brisbane.
Who is eligible to apply?
- Practice nurses, who are current Registered Nurses, who are working in a GP practice or community health service who are interested in developing a nurse-led allergy care and education clinic. (Please note this does not include enrolled nurses).
- Currently working in general practice or community practice (not a hospital) in locations within MM2 – MM7 (outside MM1).
- Practice nurses who are committed to implementing knowledge gained in practice.
Application Process
UPDATE: Applications have closed.
- Provide your CV listing your qualifications, skills and work experience.
- Complete an Expression of Interest (EOI).
- The EOI must include:
- Confirmation of employer support (e.g. a letter from your employer indicating their support for you to complete the training and provide an allergy care and education service).
- A plan/outline for applying new knowledge in clinical practice.
- Selection: A panel will review applications and applicants will be notified in May 2025.
Further information
For further information please email
The Allergy Care and Education (ACE) Nurse Pilot is proudly supported by CRANAplus.
Stay informed
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Helpful information
Principles of shared care for allergy462.29 KB
Shared care for allergy project overview523.73 KB
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If you have an enquiry about the project please email
Content created April 2025