Nursing and Midwifery Council of New South Wales
We safeguard the community by regulating nursing and midwifery practice in NSW
We are nurses, midwives and community members who manage complaints and uphold standards
We support nurses and midwives to deliver safe and ethical healthcare
About the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Quick links
- Check the national register for a practitioner’s registration status
- Explore the Nursing and Midwifery Board professional standards
- Learn what happens when a complaint is made about you
- Access support and wellbeing resources
- Check public hearings
- Nursing and midwifery students: understand your obligations
How we manage complaints
We focus on complaints about the conduct, performance and health of registered nursing and midwifery practitioners in NSW
Concerns a nurse or midwife is providing unsafe care
Concerns about the way a nurse or midwife behaves
Concerns about a nursing or midwifery practitioner’s health
Featured resources
All Nursing and Midwifery Council resourcesWorking in the cosmetic and aesthetic industry
This case study explores patient safety obligations for nurses working in cosmetic/aesthetic roles
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Regulation: 7 key things new graduates should know
What are the safe-practice basics? Who can make a complaint? Read our quick overview of professional practice fundamentals.
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Latest updates
All Nursing and Midwifery Council newsKnow when to notify
Keeping your information up to date is a legal obligation
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10 Apr 2026
Tribunal decision offers key lessons for nurses and midwives
A recent prosecution reminds us that safe practice is a personal responsibility
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6 Feb 2026
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