Applications for the 2023 NSW Health Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Cadetship Program are now closed.
If you have any questions about your application, please contact Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Strategy on
1800 155 325 or MOH-aboriginalnursing@health.nsw.gov.au.
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:
"The cadetship program went beyond my expectations. The support I recieved while I was a cadet helped guide me through my nursing degree. It gave me the chance to explore different areas of nursing. I'm thankful to have been part of such a great program and encourage all Aboriginal students to apply" Martin Roberts, proud Wiradjuri man and NSW Health cadetship recipient
"The cadetship program went beyond my expectations. The support I recieved while I was a cadet helped guide me through my nursing degree. It gave me the chance to explore different areas of nursing. I'm thankful to have been part of such a great program and encourage all Aboriginal students to apply"
To apply, you must:
If you do not meet eligibility for the Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Cadetship Program, you may be eligible for the NSW Health Undergraduate Scholarship or the NSW Health Aboriginal Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Scholarship.
If you hold a Diploma of Nursing qualification and are studying Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery course, please contact the Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Strategy MOH-AboriginalNursing@health.nsw.gov.au
The application process opens each year during January. As part of the application process, applicants must complete an online application form and provide:
For a guide on what you need to confirm your Aboriginality visit Stepping Up-Aboriginality.
If you would like further information please contact the Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery team:Phone: 1800 155 325Email: MOH-AboriginalNursing@health.nsw.gov.au