NSW Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Cadetship Program and Scholarships are open

NSW Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Cadetship Program and Scholarships are open

Financial support is available to help with your nursing or midwifery studies. Applications close 31 January 2021.

The NSW Nursing and Midwifery Office acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders both past and present and pays respect to Aboriginal communities of today.

The Nursing and Midwifery Office is committed to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

To improve health outcomes, the Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Strategy has made it a priority to provide employment opportunities and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives working in NSW Health.

The NSW Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Strategy aims to:

• increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives working in NSW
• improve career development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees working in the public health system
• provide better health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through the delivery of culturally safe and competent nursing and midwifery services

Connection to culture is central to the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Care and cultural understanding from an Aboriginal nurse or midwife allow patients to feel safer and advocated for when away from family and community.

Cadetships are available to support your dream of giving back to your community. They offer financial support, work placements and mentoring exposing you to the diverse possibilities of nursing and midwifery. They are a chance to focus on your studies, experience the workforce and build relationships.

The NSW Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Cadetship program provides support and assistance to Aboriginal people studying an undergraduate nursing or midwifery degree at university.

Cadetships include:

* a study allowance of $600 per fortnight while studying for 40 weeks

*  $500 per semester support allowance

* 12 weeks paid employment in a local public hospital or Justice Health facility

* support from an Aboriginal mentor, cadet coordinator and additional clinical support.

* the possibility of ongoing employment when you successful complete your studies and the program​.  

Applications for the 2021 NSW Health Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Cadetship Program open between 11 January 2021 to 31 January 2021.

For more information visit: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/nursing/scholarship/Pages/aboriginal-cadetships.aspx