Archived Media Releases: 18 November 2008

ANF welcomes new NENA leadership

The Australian Nursing Federation warmly welcomed Lynne Geri as the new President of the National Enrolled Nurses of Australia (NENA).

Lynne comes with much experience; she has been a nurse for 22 years and currently works in rehabilitation at Bendigo Health. She has just been reappointed to the Nurses Board of Victoria and is the only enrolled nurse on the Board for the Royal College of Nursing, Australia as well as having been an active member of the ANF Victorian Branch for 15 years.

Ms. Geri, who was elected unopposed, said she would bring a fresh approach to NENA to ensure the voice of the enrolled nurse is heard.

"I know my experience will benefit the assocation by ensuring that our voice is heard."

"We have a proactive NENA executive and our main goals are to increase NENA and ANF membership, highlight the need to enhance our post graduate courses, and increase recognition of the essential contribution the enrolled nurse makes to Australia's rapidly changing health care environment."

Media Contacts
Lynne Geri, NENA President, 0434 608 947
Ged Kearney, Federal Secretary 0417 053 322
Libby Muir, Communications Officer, 0413 834 979