Novel coronavirus (covid-19) update

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 […]

Enrolled nurses to benefit from new round of scholarships

Enrolled nurses to benefit from new round of scholarships

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 […]

Announcing a Major Healthy Persons Trial to Investigate the Brain Activity Effects of Psychedelic Medicines

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 […]

Councillor Donna Davis elected new Lord Mayor of Parramatta

Councillor Donna Davis elected new Lord Mayor of Parramatta

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 […]

Aspiring aboriginal nurses and midwives encouraged to apply for newround of scholarships

Aspiring aboriginal nurses and midwives encouraged to apply for newround of scholarships

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 […]