NSW government awards $2.36m in health study subsidies and recruits/retains 2,865 rural nurses as part of measures to rebuild healthcare workforce.

NSW government awards $2.36 million in health study subsidies to 1,300 nursing students and graduates, and recruits/retains 2,865 rural nurses through incentives. Part of a range of measures to rebuild the NSW healthcare workforce, including safe staffing levels, permanent positions for temporary nurses, and pay increases for health workers. ACN urges the Australian government to implement reforms and reviews to retain nurses, enhance patient care, and make nursing a more appealing career.

May 11, 2024
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