Inspired by the care she received during her own pregnancy and birth, Madeleine is building on her emergency nursing career to become a midwife.
She shares how the Affinity Nursing Charles Sturt University (CSU) Scholarship is supporting her passion for culturally safe care and her goal of supporting women and families in rural and regional communities.
Between nursing contracts, there is often a small window to reset before the next placement begins. It might only be a few weeks, however, with the right planning, that time can help you to continue to build confidence, refresh key clinical skills and prepare for future high-paying travel contracts.
Natalie’s journey into nursing and midwifery is driven by a desire to give back. With support from the Affinity Nursing & Midwifery Scholarship at Charles Sturt University, she is one step closer to helping strengthen healthcare in the communities that need it most.e.
Coming to the end of a contract can bring up a lot of questions. Should you extend your current contract? Is it better to look for something new? What happens if the market is quieter than expected? And if you are happy where you are, you may also be wondering how to request a contract extension.
A practical guide for nurses and midwives conducting casual, travel or contract work in Australia, including what changes from 1 July 2026 under the new payday super rules.
Most agency nurses and midwives underclaim at tax time, by hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars. The two common reasons: they didn’t realise they could claim something, or they couldn’t find the receipt when it came time to lodge.
Tearing your hair out each year every time tax return comes around? We’ve put together a few tips for anyone working as a travel nurse or midwife!