President’s Message
Distinguished colleagues and friends,As the founder and third-term president, I am deeply honored to welcome you to the 6th Asia-Pacific Congress in Nursing Education (ACiNE) in Australia, hosted by Queensland University of Technology under the auspices of the Asia-Pacific Alliance in Nursing Education (APANE). I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to Professor Patsy Yates, Vice-President of APANE, and her team at QUT.
Since the first ACiNE, organized by Mahidol University in Thailand in 2014, our journey has been one of collaboration, perseverance, and vision. In 2019, APANE was officially established at National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan, witnessed by nine Asia-Pacific national representatives and the Ministry of Health and Welfare. After two terms of dedicated leadership by Presidents Nai-Ying Ko and Sergul Duygulu, today, it has grown into a vibrant alliance of institutions dedicated to advancing nursing education across borders, cultures, and disciplines.
Our theme for the 6th conference, “New Frontiers in Nursing Education: Bridging Technology and Practice,” reflects the defining challenge of our time: to harness artificial intelligence and advanced technologies not as replacements for human touch, but as tools to elevate care, inspire innovation, and address the urgent global shortage of nursing professionals.
This conference is more than a gathering-it is a call to action. Over the coming days, I urge you to share boldly, learn openly, and collaborate deeply. Together, we have the power to reimagine nursing education and to shape a future where technology and compassion work hand in hand to transform healthcare worldwide.
I warmly invite you to participate fully, exchange insights, and leave inspired to shape the future of nursing education across the Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Jing-Jy Wang, PhD, RN, FAAN
President, Asia-Pacific Alliance in Nursing Education (APANE)Professor, Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University
Brisbane & QUT
We’re excited to host this year’s 6th Asian-Pacific Congress in Nursing Education in vibrant Brisbane, Australia’s bustling river city known for its welcoming atmosphere and dynamic culture.
The conference will take place at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), located at the beautiful Gardens Point campus beside the City Botanic Gardens. QUT offers a modern, centrally located venue with a strong reputation for innovation and excellence in health and nursing education.
Address: 2 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
We’re excited to host this year’s 6th Asian-Pacific Congress in Nursing Education in vibrant Brisbane, Australia’s bustling river city known for its welcoming atmosphere and dynamic culture.
The conference will take place at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), located at the beautiful Gardens Point campus beside the City Botanic Gardens. QUT offers a modern, centrally located venue with a strong reputation for innovation and excellence in health and nursing education.
Address: 2 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Fun Facts
- Brisbane enjoys around 283 days of sunshine annually, perfect for exploring the city.
- The iconic Story Bridge is one of only three climbable bridges worldwide.
- QUT’s Gardens Point campus sits right on the Brisbane River, providing stunning views and easy access to the city’s vibrant heart.
- The university is home to over 50,000 students, including a thriving faculty of nursing and midwifery.
Brisbane is the perfect place to connect, collaborate, and spark new ideas in nursing education!
Travel & Accommodation
Delegates are responsible for booking and covering the cost of their own flights and accommodation.
We recommend booking early to secure availability and the best rates.
For your convenience, here are a few accommodation options located near QUT Brisbane:
Delegates are responsible for booking and covering the cost of their own flights and accommodation.
We recommend booking early to secure availability and the best rates.
For your convenience, here are a few accommodation options located near QUT Brisbane:
Quest River Park Central - Located in the heart of Brisbane's CBD, offering serviced apartments with full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Mantra on Mary - Situated within walking distance to Queen Street Mall and South Bank, featuring spacious one and three-bedroom apartments.
Capri by Fraser - A modern, rainforest-inspired hotel in Brisbane's vibrant CBD, offering stylish serviced apartments.We recommend booking early to secure availability and the best rates.
Visa Requirements
Delegates traveling to Brisbane are required to obtain an appropriate visa prior to arrival. Visa requirements vary based on nationality and the purpose of the visit. Most conference attendees will need to apply for a Visitor Visa (subclass 600) in the Business Visitor stream. Some passport holders may be eligible for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or an eVisitor visa. Please note that visa processing times can vary, so it is advisable to apply well in advance.
For detailed information on visa options and application procedures, please refer to the official Australian Government Department of Home Affairs website:
🔗 immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Additionally, delegates may require a letter of invitation to support their visa application.
Citizens of the following regions are eligible to apply for an Australian Electronic Travel Authority (ETA):
- Brunei
- Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region)
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Taiwan
Key Note Speakers
Dr Michelle Gunn
Michelle Gunn is Head of Nursing Practice and Regulations at the International Council of Nurses (ICN), where she leads global work on nursing practice, regulation and scope of practice. A registered nurse and lawyer, she has more than 25 years’ experience spanning clinical care, law, regulation, education and health leadership. She was Lead Consultant for ICN’s Definition of Nursing project and has advised governments, multilateral agencies and the World Bank on health systems strengthening. A GNLI Scholar (2017), she is committed to advancing nursing leadership, integrity and global policy.
Professor Sok Ying Liaw
| Professor Sok Ying Liaw is the Head of Department for Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies at National University of Singapore. Sok Ying’s PRIME research focuses on Patient safety with emphasis on: Recognising and responding to clinical deterioration; Interprofessional collaboration and education, Manpower nursing workforce and development and; Experiential learning using simulation. Currently, she is an Associate Editor of Clinical Simulation in Nursing. |
Early Bird Registration fee AUD 500
Early Bird Registration closing on Friday, 31 October 2025
STANDARD Registration fee AUD 600
| Organizing Committee – members in the table below and key persons in the congress from QUT | ||||
| Name | Affiliation and Academic Title | Country | APANE Position (3rd) | |
| Jing-Jy Wang | Professor, Department of Nursing College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University | Taiwan | Executive Board member & President | ns127@mail.ncku.edu.tw |
| Patsy Yates | Distinguished Professor and Head, School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology | Australia | Executive Board member & Vice President | p.yates@qut.edu.au |
| Sergul Duygulu | Professor, Hacettepe University | Türkiye | Chair of the Board of Supervisors | sduygulu@gmail.com sduygulu@hacettepe.edu.tr |
| Mei-Feng Lin | Professor, Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University | Taiwan | Members of the Board of Supervisors | L30mf@mail.ncku.edu.tw |
| Wan-Ching Shen | Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University | Taiwan | Secretary-General | T28071048@mail.ncku.edu.tw |
2025 Asian-Pacific Congress in Nursing Education (ACiNE) Co-Hosts
| No. | Affiliation / Institution Name | Country | Contact person |
| 1 | Faculty of Nursing, Hacettepe University | Türkiye | Sergul Duygulu Professor |
| 2 | Association of Indonesian Nurse Education Center (AINEC) | Indonesia | Agus Setiawan Chairman |
| 3 | Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University | Thailand | Ameporn Ratinthorn Dean |
| 4 | Vietnam Nursing Teacher Branch (VNTB) | Vietnam | Dang Tran Ngoc Thanh |
| 5 | Faculty of Nursing, University of Indonesia | Indonesia | Tutik Sri Hariyati Dean |
| 6 | Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore | Singapore (2027 ACiNE) | Liaw Sok Ying Head and Professor |
| 7 | Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba | Japan | Taiga Shibayama Head and Professor |
| 8 | Taiwan Association of Nursing Education (TANE) | Taiwan | Wen-Yu Hu President |
| 9 | National Tainan Junior College of Nursing | Taiwan | Ya-Ping Yang Associate Professor |
| 10 | National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences | Taiwan | Su-Fen Cheng |
| 11 | The Indonesian Association of Occupational Health Nurses (PERKESJA Indonesia) | Indonesia | Ni Luh Dwi Indrayani Assist. Prof. |
| 12 | Queensland University of Technology, School of Nursing | Australia | Patsy Yates Distinguished Professor |
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