To Sunday 9 January across NSW, 95.1 per cent of people aged 16 and over have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 93.7 per cent have received two doses. Of the people aged 12 to 15, 81.5 per cent have received a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and 78.1 per cent have […]
For those seeking a rewarding career helping others, nursing may just tick all the right boxes. NSW Health is offering an opportunity to contribute to the positive health outcomes of patients at public hospitals across the state through enrolled nurse scholarships with guaranteed employment. The 2022 Enrolled Nurse Scholarship program is now open for application and will […]
There is strong evidence to support the safety and clinical effectiveness of psilocybin assisted psychotherapy for depression and MDMA assisted psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when used in medically controlled environments. Innovation in the mental health sector is critical because current treatments are not working for a large number of patients and can cause […]
City of Parramatta Council has elected Councillor Donna Davis as its new Lord Mayor, only the third woman to lead the City in its 160-year history. Councillor Sameer Pandey was also tonight appointed Deputy Lord Mayor, at the first meeting of the new Council following the 4 December local government elections. “It’s a privilege to […]
The NSW Government is calling on aspiring nurses and midwives from Aboriginal communities to apply for the 2022 cadetship and undergraduate scholarship programs. Jacqui Cross, NSW Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, encouraged Aboriginal people who are interested in a rewarding career in NSW Health to apply. “We’re working hard to build up the Aboriginal workforce across NSW to help improve […]