Government to Fund Workplace Placement for Nursing, Teaching, Social Work Students

The funding will provide a $319.50 weekly payment to around 68,000 higher education students, and over 5,000 VET students.
Government to Fund Workplace Placement for Nursing, Teaching, Social Work Students
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Students undertaking mandatory workplace placements will soon be paid with the Albanese government’s new Commonwealth Prac Payment.

The funding will provide a $319.50 (US$210) weekly payment to around 68,000 higher education students and over 5,000 VET students across teaching, nursing, social work, and midwifery disciplines, starting July 1 next year.

Celene Ignacio
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Celene Ignacio is a reporter based in Sydney, Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for S&P Global, BusinessWorld Philippines, and The Manila Times.
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