Rural and Remote Learning for Health Professionals: 2024 CRANAplus courses

The Victorian Government has a range of free nursing and midwifery study initiatives on offer, helping to strengthen the future nursing workforce. Students can enrol in professional-entry nursing/midwifery courses and receive scholarships of $9000 while studying and $7500 by working in the public health service for two years. Scholarships are available for enrolled nurses to upskill to registered nurses, and for experienced nurses who want to specialise and complete postgraduate studies.

Our analysis examines health sector employment numbers and job vacancy rates by Australian states and territories. We analyse employment distribution and 5-year trends for each state/territory compared to the national average. Additionally, we compare growth rates in job vacancies for each state and territory across occupation groups.

Our analysis looks at the latest ABS data that estimates employee earnings and hours, pay settings, and public vs private sector wages and distribution – available by industry and occupation category.

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners will open applications for the 2025 Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program between 4 March – 15 April 2024. Info session webinars will run between Thursday 7 March – Thurs 2 May. Request a program guide, register to attend an info session, or find out more regarding eligibility, financial subsidies and training locations.