Member Benefits
Join a vibrant community of mental health, addiction, and disability nursing professionals dedicated to advancing excellence, equity, and hauora across Aotearoa.
As a member of Te Ao Māramatanga – NZCMHN, you gain access to a rich network of support, learning opportunities, and professional recognition designed to uplift your practice and strengthen our collective voice.
Stay Informed & Connected
Member Feed – Connect & Share (Members-only)
A private online feed where members can:
- Share practice insights, articles, and reflections
- Ask clinical or professional questions and get timely peer responses
- Celebrate achievements, research, and service innovations
- Find collaborators and stay up to date with College activity in real time
Regular Member Newsletters
Be the first to hear about sector updates, policy documents, opportunities, and important College announcements.
Information on Upcoming Events & Topical Issues
Timely alerts on workshops, conferences, wānanga, policy submissions, and sector changes.
Grow Your Practice & Career
Access to College Webinars Throughout the Year
Free or member-priced webinars featuring experts across clinical practice, leadership, Māori health, and emerging issues in mental health.
Educational Activities Tailored to Your Area of Practice
Workshops, wānanga, and training sessions designed to support your CPD and depend your specialist knowledge.
Access to College Conference & Wānanga
Connect with peers and leaders from Aotearoa and beyond. Learn, collaborate, and rejuvenate your professional passion.
Professional Recognition & Support
Collegial Support for Specialist Practice
Join a community that understands the unique challenges of mental health, addiction, and disability nursing. Share insights, seek guidance, and build strong professional relationships.
Scholarships & Research Funding
Apply for the College’s Nurse Practitioner endorsement scholarship and research/quality improvement funding that strengthens nursing practice.
Be Part of Sector Transformation
Updates on Health & Social Sector Changes
Stay ahead of reforms and policy shifts that impact mental health nursing in Aotearoa. We help you navigate the evolving landscape with clarity and confidence.
Why Join?
Being part of Te Ao Māramatanga connects you with a nationwide community of mental health, addiction, and disability nursing professionals who share your commitment to high-quality, culturally grounded, and compassionate care. Membership strengthens your practice, amplifies your voice, and links you into collective efforts that shape better outcomes for whānau and communities across Aotearoa.
Together, we elevate specialist nursing, support one another’s growth, and contribute to a stronger, more equitable mental health system grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the values of manaakitanga, equity, and professional excellence.