AHPRA’s Annual report shows progress in addressing workforce needs

QLD Health will open its application portal for their 2025 Registered Nursing and Midwifery Graduate Program on Monday 20 January 2025, and close on Sunday 16 February 2025. There is also an application round mid-year. Find out more about the program and this life changing career.

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has welcomed the federal Government’s commitment to expanding fee-free TAFE courses, saying the changes could save student nurses almost $16,000 in course fees. Removing cost-barriers to training would support the recruitment of new ENs, contributing to a more stable pipeline of job-ready workers. Read more here.

The Health Education and Training Institute (HETI), together with the Southern Sector Network, presents the 2nd General Medicine Trainee Conference, hosted by Wollongong Hospital on Saturday 23 November 2024, 8:30am – 5:35pm. Participants will look at case studies across perioperative medicine, obstetric medicine and complex medical care, and skill development workshops in vascular system, abdominal and chest ultrasound. $75 per person, register online here.

The initial stages of a new fast-track registration pathway for international doctors has been launched by the Medical Board of Australia. IMGs, SIMGs and medical recruiters - read our summary and keep updated on the Expedited Specialist Pathway and Accepted Qualifications List.