❓ Hon Martin Aldridge inquires about the HECS incentive program for regional nurses and midwives, seeking data on applications received and their distribution across WA Country Health Service regions. The Minister for Health provides a breakdown of newly qualified nurses and midwives recruited via GradConnect, eligible for the HECS incentive, by WACHS region.
AnsweredQoN 1660Legislative Council
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I refer to the State Government's Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) incentive to attract regional nurses and midwives and I ask: (a) how many applications for HECS assistance have been received to date; and (b) please provide a breakdown of applications by WA Country Health Service region?
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Answered
14 November 2023
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Health
Response time
10 days
(a) 209 newly qualified registered nurses and midwives (NQRNM) have been recruited via GradConnect for graduate employment in WA Country Health Service (WACHS) commencing July 2023 to June 2024. These graduates are eligible for the HECS incentive.
(b)
WACHS Regions
Number of NQRNM
Goldfields
15
Great Southern
28
Kimberley
28
Mental Health
13
Midwest
28
Pilbara
18
South West
64
Wheatbelt
15
Total
209
(b)
WACHS Regions
Number of NQRNM
Goldfields
15
Great Southern
28
Kimberley
28
Mental Health
13
Midwest
28
Pilbara
18
South West
64
Wheatbelt
15
Total
209
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