NSW Health Allied Health Aboriginal Cadetship Program

Summary

NSW Health is seeking Aboriginal Allied Health Cadets who will ultimately become part of the NSW Health workforce as allied health professionals upon successful completion of their studies in allied health course.

Aims of the Program:

• Support Aboriginal students undertaking an Allied Health course with financial assistance and 'real-life' work experience with placement in health services in the last two years of their program; and
• Provide an opportunity for public health services to assist in improving Aboriginal health status through Aboriginal employment and education.

What the Program Offers Cadets

The Allied Health Cadetship Program offers the following:

• Study allowance of $600 (before tax) per fortnight;
• Up to $500 (before tax) per semester for books, etc;
• A salary for 12 weeks full-time work per year; and
• A permanent position in the Health Service following successful completion of the cadetship.

Allied Health Courses

Professional entry-level Allied Health courses: audiology, nutrition and dietetics, occupational therapy, oral health (therapy/hygiene), orthotic and prosthetic, pharmacy, podiatry, physiotherapy, radiography, social work, speech pathology and medical library science.

File link: NSW Health Allied Health Aboriginal Cadetship Program
File size: 649Kb
Type: Brochure
Date of Publication: 01 October 2011
Author Branch: Workforce Planning & Development
SHPN: 110221