Lyn Gardner Scholarships

​​​Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the January 2026 intake are now closed.

About

Since 2022, the Centre for Alcohol and Other Drugs, Ministry of Health, has awarded the Lyn Gardner Scholarships to registered nurses or midwives. The scholarships honour Lyn Gardner’s remarkable career and significant contributions to alcohol and other drug services, as well as her support for individuals affected by substance use.​

Eligibility

Lyn Gardner scholarship applications are open to registered nurses or midwives in NSW who have at least one year’s work experience in Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) nursing or a related field, and:

  • hold a Bachelor of Nursing or registered nurse equivalent qualification
  • hold current registration with AHPRA
  • have a minimum of one-year postgraduate experience
  • are currently employed in the clinical area of specialisation or able to demonstrate that they currently work with AOD clients.

The Ministry of Health encourages applications from nurses and midwives who:

  • identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
  • live and work in rural or regional NSW
  • are in the early stages of their career in the AOD sector
  • are interested in pursuing a career in the AOD sector.

Application process

Expression of Interests for the Lyn Gardner Scholarship 2026 are now closed. 

Training provider

Australian College of Nursing - Graduate Certificate of Drug and Alcohol Nursing​.

Delivery method

1 year part-time online.

Contact us

For further information, please email MOH-AODSafetyQualityFeedback@health.nsw.gov.au.

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Current as at: Tuesday 14 October 2025
Contact page owner: Centre for Alcohol and Other Drugs