Nursing and Midwifery Studies Assistance
Applications for 2026-27 Nursing and Midwifery Studies Assistance will open in late July.
NT Health, through the Office of the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer (OCNMO), offers financial assistance to nurses and midwives undertaking further studies through post registration studies assistance. The provision and allocation of these funds is an accountable and transparent process and determined by specific nursing and midwifery workforce requirements and priorities.
The OCNMO values excellence and innovation in nursing and midwifery care. Competent and educated nurses and midwives, who value lifelong learning, are key to the provision of safe, excellent and quality patient care.
About the studies assistance
The purpose of the studies assistance program is to offer financial support by reimbursing educational expenses directly related to an accredited course that leads to an academic qualification.
Assistance is granted through a competitive selection process, and reimbursement is not guaranteed for all applicants. Additionally, the funding provided may not cover all expenses associated with the course.
Postgraduate
Postgraduate studies assistance is available to registered nurses and midwives who have been continuously employed by NT Health in a nursing or midwifery position greater than 0.5 FTE for at least 2 years.
Casual employees are not eligible for this support.
Undergraduate
Studies assistance is available to enrolled nurses who have been continuously employed by NT Health in a position greater than 0.5 FTE for at least 2 years.
It is also available to registered undergraduate students of nursing/midwifery (RUSoN/M) who have been employed in a RUSoN/M role with NT Health for a minimum of 6 months in either a casual or part-time capacity.
The purpose of this support is to assist in obtaining an undergraduate qualification that leads to registration as a nurse or midwife.
2026-27 key dates
Applications open: late July 2026 (semester 1) and February 2027.
Applications close: late August 2026 (semester 1) and March 2027.
Applicants notified: late September 2026 and April 2027.
Who can apply
To qualify for OCNMO nursing or midwifery studies assistance, applicants must meet the following:
- be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia either:
- as an enrolled nurse (EN), registered nurse (RN) and/or midwife (M) and have no adverse limits or conditions applied to their registration
- as a student nurse and/or midwife and have no adverse limits or conditions applied to their registration.
- EN/RN/M - have been continuously employed by NT Health at more than 0.5 FTE for a minimum of 2 years
- RUSoN/M - have held a casual or part-time RUSoN/M position with NT Health for at least 6 months
- provide evidence that the course of study is accredited and leads to an academic qualification relevant to the nursing and midwifery professions
- have successfully completed at least 25% (or equivalent) of the accredited course, excluding any credited prior learning
- provide evidence if they hold a Commonwealth supported place for the course of study
- indicate whether they are studying with a partner university that offers NT Health reduced fees, such as the University of Tasmania
- declare if they have received funding from other sources for the course of study
- provide evidence of payment method for the 2026 academic year i.e. tax receipt or HELP loan program (HELP statement accessed via your Australian Taxation Office myGov account).
How to apply
To apply for studies assistance please follow these steps:
Step 1. Read the 2026/27 Nursing and Midwifery Studies Assistance Business Rules.
Step 2. Have the following documents ready to submit with your application.
All applicants:
- official confirmation of enrolment
- official statement of results/academic transcript
- proof of payment of course fees for the 2026 academic year i.e. tax receipt or HELP loan program (HELP statement accessed via your Australian Taxation Office myGov account)
- applicant Statutory Declaration DOCX (20.6 KB) - giving details of any funding you have received from other sources.
All applications and supporting documents must be submitted online before the closing date.
Applications that are mailed, emailed or faxed will not be accepted.
Funding
Studies assistance will be provided as a payment to successful applicants, with the amount determined by the specific academic qualification being pursued. The studies assistance amounts for 2026/27 are outlined in the table below:
NT Health role | AFQ level | Qualification | Amount reimbursed per individual (per unit)*, up to the value of | Amount reimbursed per individual (if receiving 50% UTAS reduced fees)*, up to the value of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Registered undergraduate student of nursing/midwifery (RUSoN/M) | Level 7 | Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery | $2,000 | $1,000 |
Enrolled nurse (EN) | Level 7 | Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery | $2,000 | $1,000 |
Registered nurse (RN)/midwife (M) | Level 8 | Graduate Certificate | $2,000 | $1,000 |
Level 8 | Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) | $2,000 | $1,000 | |
Level 8 | Bachelor of Midwifery | $2,000 | $1,000 | |
Level 8 | Graduate Diploma | $2,000 | $1,000 | |
Level 9 | Master’s Degree | $4,000 | $2,000 |
*Tuition fees only, excludes student services and amenities fees.
Contact
Office of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
Phone: 1800 000 648
nursingandmidwifery.health@nt.gov.au
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