Changes to the Bringing Nurses Back into the Workforce Program

As part of health reform, the Australian Government has redirected funding from the Bringing Nurses Back into the Workforce (BNBW) Program to a number of new nursing and aged care initiatives.

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Nurses already participating in the BNBW Program on 11 May 2010, and who continue to be eligible, will receive incentive payments. However, no new applications will be accepted beyond 11 May 2010.

If you are interested in re-entering the nursing workforce, scholarships are available under the Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme (NAHSSS). Further information on nursing scholarships and how to apply is available from the NAHSSS administrator, the Royal College of Nursing, Australia at www.rcna.org.au or by phoning 1800 117 262.