The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, in partnership with the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP), is offering the Aged Care Nursing Scholarships Program 2025. This initiative supports domestic students across Australia who aspire to advance their careers in aged care nursing through vocational, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualifications.↚
Advance Your Nursing Career with the Australian Government Aged Care Nursing Scholarships 2025
About the Scholarship Program
With 1,050 scholarships available until June 2027, this program provides comprehensive financial support, professional development, and leadership training for nurses and aged care workers. The program is designed to:
- Support aged care workers with education, training, and professional development
- Ensure older Australians receive high-quality care tailored to their needs and preferences
- Build the capacity of the First Nations aged care workforce
- Provide nurses with opportunities to develop clinical management and leadership skills
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Who Can Apply
- Domestic students currently residing in Australia
- Workers in residential aged care, home care, or Aboriginal Community Controlled Health services
- Nurses or care workers pursuing formal aged care nursing qualifications
Benefits
- Financial support to pursue aged care nursing education at vocational, undergraduate, or postgraduate levels
- Access to leadership and career development programs
- Recognition for commitment to improving the care and wellbeing of older Australians
- Opportunities to enhance professional skills in clinical management and aged care leadership
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Why Apply
The Aged Care Nursing Scholarships Program 2025 provides a unique opportunity to combine practical care experience with formal education, while building leadership and professional expertise. Recipients contribute to a stronger aged care sector, gain career advancement, and play a vital role in shaping the future of aged care services in Australia.