Paediatric Education Fund

Scholarships that help nursing and allied health staff working in paediatrics across our hospitals continue their professional development.

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About this fund

The Our Kids Board established the Our Kids Paediatric Fund to support continuing professional development for nursing and allied health staff of the NNSWLHD who work with paediatric patients.

The aim is for you to attend a course or conference that grows your own practice, supports education across your team and builds excellence in the care of paediatric patients in our area.

The fine print

Scholarships are capped at $2,000 per applicant.
If several people apply for the same course, all are considered but only one may be funded. For practical courses, approvals are capped at 5 applicants or $5,000 (whichever is greater) per site.
Mandatory courses are expected to be funded by the LHD.
Overseas course providers can only be funded as a reimbursement, on supply of a tax receipt.
Successful applicants present an in-service and a one-page report afterwards — and there may be a media opportunity with Our Kids.

Who can apply

Nursing staff of the NNSWLHD who work with paediatric patients
Allied health staff of the NNSWLHD who work with paediatric patients

Before you start

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Course or conference detailsName, CPD provider, website link, date and location.Your costs, with quotes or receiptsRegistration, airfares and accommodation — travel quotes from your hospital Travel Centre.Your roleCurrent position, start date, areas worked in paediatrics and your NNSWLHD site.How it will benefitYour practice, your longer-term goals and your paediatric patients.Your CPD from the last 3 yearsRelevant professional development that shows your commitment.Sign-off from your Paediatric NUMOr your Line Manager if you're not a paediatric nurse. Plus the LHD External Learning & Development form (PDF), which goes to your Executive's office.

Apply: Paediatric Education Fund

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Stuck or need a hand? Call 02 6620 2705 or email info@ourkids.org.au.