The postgraduate scholarship has 2 pathways for nurses employed in Mental Health, Justice Health and Drug and Alcohol Services (MHJHADS).
Pathway 1: MHJHADS and the University of Canberra Collaborative Pathway
The collaborative pathway offers paid part-time employment while completing an academic course at the University of Canberra (UC) for up to 18 months.
The course has flexible delivery options that combines face-to-face teaching sessions, tele-tutorials and video conferencing to help maximise learning experiences.
Academic course content focuses on in-patient care, community mental health and various specialist settings in MHJHADS.
Separate applications are required for employment with MHJHADS and to enrol in the academic course at the UC.
For information about the application and interview process, please contact the Coordinator for Mental Health Nursing Education Programs, MHJHADS at donna.hodgson@act.gov.au or on 02 6205 4575.
Pathway 2: Other Australian Universities
ACT Health nurses (including MHJHADS staff) are eligible to apply for a postgraduate scholarship at any Australian University.
Please apply via the ACT Health Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship Scheme
For more information, please contact the Nursing and Midwifery Office at nmscholarships@act.gov.au or on 02 5124 4978.