COINN Newsletter – April 2025: Celebrating 20 Years & Looking Ahead

This month marks a special moment in COINN’s journey — 20 years of advocacy, leadership, and collaboration in neonatal nursing. Since our founding, COINN has grown into a global voice for nurses dedicated to the care of small and sick newborns and their families.

We’re excited to share what’s ahead:

🌍 COINN Lusaka 2025

On August 14–15, 2025, we invite you to Lusaka, Zambia, for the African Neonatal Nursing Regional Conference, hosted at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre. This event, held in partnership with the Neonatal Nurses Association of Zambia (NNAZ) and Newborn Support Zambia, will bring together experts and professionals to exchange knowledge and celebrate two decades of impact.

🇦🇺 Coming in 2026: COINN International Conference in Darwin

Looking further ahead, we’re thrilled to announce that our next international gathering will take place in Darwin, Australia in 2026. Stay connected for more updates on this exciting event.

🧑‍⚕️ Meet Our New Leaders

Following our AGM in December 2024, we’re pleased to welcome Dr. Julia Petty as COINN’s new Vice President and Novardian Ajum Ratul Aini, MN.Ped, Nsg. Specialist from Indonesia, as a non-executive board member.

💙 Why Join COINN?

COINN continues to advocate for neonatal nursing as a recognized specialty and provides support in education, research, and policy development worldwide. Members enjoy access to global networks, professional development, mentorship, and evidence-based resources.

Whether you’re a practicing neonatal nurse, educator, researcher, or advocate — COINN is your community.

👉 Explore the full newsletter and upcoming opportunities at www.coinnurses.org