NSW Health Allied Health Aboriginal Cadetship Program 2011

Summary

The NSW Department of Health is seeking Aboriginal Allied Health Cadets who will ultimately become part of the NSW Health workforce as allied health professionals upon successful completion of their studies in allied health courses.

Aims of the Program:

• Support Aboriginal students undertaking an Allied Health course with financial assistance and 'real-life' work experience with placements in health services in the last three years of their program; and
• Provide an opportunity for public health services to assist in improving Aboriginal health status through Aboriginal employment and education.

What the Program Offers Cadet
The Allied Health Cadetship Program offers the following:

• Study allowance of $600 (before tax) per fortnight;
• Up to $500 (before tax) per semester for books, etc;
• A salary for 12 weeks full-time work per year; and
• A permanent position in the Health Service following successful completion of the cadetship.

File link: Download the NSW Health Allied Health Aboriginal Cadetship Program 2010 Brochure
File size: 545Kb
Type: Brochure
Date of Publication: 01 October 2010
Author Branch: Workforce Development and Innovation
SHPN: 100528