Health workforce
Policy and programs to improve the adequacy and quality of Australia's health workforce.
You can get to this page using the short URL
www.health.gov.au/workforce
20 scholarships of up to $15,000 for two years will enable nurses to upgrade their skills to practise as nurse practitioners.
Health practitioners - information on training opportunities, support initiatives and legislation affecting doctors, dentists, nurses, allied health professionals, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and other health workers.
Students / trainees - information for students, trainees and health professionals interested in commencing or progressing a career as a health professional.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people - information about health workforce programs specifically assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Programs serving specific communities - information for communities and organisations on programs to recruit or retain health professionals in particular areas.
Programs - A-Z list of programs to improve the adequacy, quality and distribution of Australia's health workforce.
Resources - publications, research and reviews related to Australia's health workforce.
Links - links to websites that may contain useful information for those working, or interested in working, as a health professional in Australia.