Events
ACORN Conference
The ACORN International Conference takes place every 2nd year in May (next conference is 24-27 May 2028 in Geelong, Victoria). This massive 3 day event is full of education sessions, hands on sessions, new research, panel discussions, trade display, networking events and fun social activities.
Perioperative Nurses Week
Perioperative Nurses Week (PNW) is held every year in November to recognise and celebrate the amazing work that perioperative nurses do. Each year ACORN announce the dates and theme for PNW and provide resources to support your PNW activities. Throughout the week nominations can be made for the ACORN G.L.U.E awards which recognises those nurses that hold the team together like glue.
Perioperative Nurses Week 2026
Local association events
The state and territory perioperative nurses associations provide professional development through conferences, study days and education sessions.
To see the events and activities in your local area, visit your local association website below:
New South Wales Operating Theatre Association Inc. (NSW OTA)
Northern Territory Perioperative Nurses Association Incorporated (NTPNA)
ACORN Queensland (ACORN Queensland Inc.)
South Australian Perioperative Nurses Association Inc. (SAPNA)
ACORN Tasmania (ACORN Tasmania)
Victorian Perioperative Nurses Group (VPNG)
ACORN Western Australia (ACORN WA)
Webinars
ACORN produces a number of webinars each year to assist perioperative nurses with their professional development. The webinars are online seminars, presented by perioperative nurses and leaders from a range of specialities, and you can participate from the comfort of your own home or watch on demand when it suits you. The webinars are recorded and available for viewing at any time.