The Australian College of Mental Health Nurses is the peak professional body for mental health nurses in Australia. The College represents mental health nurses, promotes the mental health nursing as a profession and plays an active role in the promotion of mental health care and prevention in the Australian community.

Mental health nurses are registered nurses who hold a recognised specialist qualification in mental health nursing.  Mental health nurses care for people with mental illness in community, tertiary and primary health care settings.

Caring extends to self and peers, as an active factor in promoting mental health