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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander midwives play a vital role in improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal mothers, babies and families. Their cultural knowledge, leadership and commitment to culturally safe care contribute to better pregnancy, birth and early parenting experiences, while helping to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
The Rhodanthe Lipsett Aboriginal Midwifery Postgraduate Scholarship supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander registered midwives employed by NSW Health to undertake a master's degree in midwifery. Valued at $15,000, the scholarship provides financial assistance to support postgraduate study and strengthen advanced clinical practice, leadership and professional development.
Scholarship also includes full registration to the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives (CATSINaM) Conference, providing an opportunity to connect with peers, expand professional networks and learn from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders in nursing and midwifery.
By investing in postgraduate education, the scholarship supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander midwives to build specialist knowledge, advance their careers and continue delivering high-quality, culturally safe care for Aboriginal families and communities across New South Wale
Rhodanthe Lipsett OAM was an Australian midwife and author. She was a passionate advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and strongly committed to increasing the Aboriginal midwifery workforce.
The scholarship is offered by NSW Health in partnership with the Rhodanthe Lipsett Indigenous Midwifery Trust and the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives.
Applications open 9am Monday, 14 December 2026.
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday, 21 February 2027.
All candidates notified of recruitment outcome by Monday, 8 March 2026.
To be eligible to apply you must be:
As part of the application process, applicants must complete an online application form and provide:
Prior to applications opening I have:
