NSW Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Strategy
Aims
The Strategy aims to improve Aboriginal health by providing opportunities for Aboriginal people to gain education and employment opportunities in the field of nursing and midwifery. It also aims to work with the current NSW nursing and midwifery workforce to provide better health services to Aboriginal people through the delivery of culturally safe and competent nursing and midwifery services.
Expected Outcomes
Providing career opportunities for Aboriginal people in the field of nursing and midwifery can make an enormous impact on the health of Aboriginal communities. Aboriginal people need Aboriginal nurses and midwives working in their local hospitals, community health centres and in senior management positions, for health to improve.
A career in nursing or midwifery offers job opportunities, locally, at a regional level and nationally.
The outcomes of the Strategy will ensure that there is a competent workforce to meet the needs of Aboriginal people, so that all Aboriginal people can enjoy a longer, healthier life, free from disease and illness.
For more information about the NSW Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Strategy 2007 - 2010 click here.
Current Programs
NSW Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Cadetship Program
We are currently recruiting to 10 Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Cadetship positions across NSW Public Hospitals and Justice Health facilities.
Are you an Aboriginal person who wants to study Nursing or Midwifery at University?
OR
Are you an Aboriginal person who is currently studying full time nursing or midwifery at university?
If YES, do you know that you can apply for financial assistance under the NSW Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Cadetship program?
What the Cadetship offers?
• Study allowance of $600 per fortnight whilst at university
• 12 weeks full time employment in your local hospital
• Support from an Aboriginal Mentor, Cadet Coordinaotr and Clinical Preceptor
• Ongoing employment in the New Graduate program
For further information contact:
Lana Shaw, Project Officer
Phone: 02 9391 9607 or 1800 330 933
Email: aboriginalnursing@doh.health.nsw.gov.au
Closing date: Friday, 8th May 2009
For an application package please click here:
Aboriginal Undergraduate Scholarship Fund
Scholarships up to $1,000 per subject are available to Aboriginal students undertaking a Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery degree.
For more information about scholarships please click here
