November 1, 2023
Nursing a better future
The University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and Clever Care NOW unveil two new nursing scholarships.
The University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (UOW) and have introduced two new in an effort to address the growing healthcare shortages and develop the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Clever Care NOW has been servicing the Sutherland Shire and Greater Sydney region with quality nursing care for the last six decades, assisting local families with in-home care, private nursing, personal care, assisted transport and day trips.
Clever Care NOW CEO Garry Sheffield says the partnership was a natural fit given UOW’s extensive nursing program and overlapping operational footprint with the UOW Sutherland campus.
“It is extremely important to invest in the next generation of nurses, particularly from the ageing Australian perspective. It is imperative that sufficient nursing services are available for this growing cohort of our population who want to live independently at home as long as possible,” Sheffield said.
“Community nursing is particularly rewarding because it usually is the in-home context promoting wellbeing and reablement for independent living. Community nurses work in diverse locations and generally feel a sense of empowerment from the accomplishment of the positive outcomes of their practice in this environment,” Sheffield said.
Clever Care NOW Scholarships
The Clever Care NOW Opportunity and Corporate Scholarships are designed to nurture the next generation of community nurses by financially assisting students studying a Bachelor of Nursing at UOW.
The Opportunity Scholarship is designed for new students enrolling into a Bachelor of Nursing at UOW. Two scholarships valued at $5,000 will be awarded each year to domestic students studying at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, Sutherland or Liverpool campuses. The scholarships are open to all domestic students studying a part-time or full-time load, and mature-age or Indigenous students are strongly encouraged to apply. To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must apply for UAC Equity, as well as a UOW Scholarship application.
The Corporate Scholarship is aimed at supporting students in the second or third year of their nursing studies. Two scholarships valued at $10,000 each will be awarded annually, and like the Opportunity Scholarship, are open to students studying at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, Sutherland or Liverpool.
“The additional support has assisted in alleviating financial strain during my unpaid clinical placements. I have been able to engage wholeheartedly in vital hands-on learning opportunities that help support my education and passion,” Annalise says.
Luella says the scholarships not only help ease the cost-of-living, but also provides a vote of confidence in her future potential.
“This scholarship not only serves as a vital role in easing the financial burdens associated with rent, bills, and placement. But also, a vote of confidence in my potential and providing me the time to fully dedicate myself to my studies,” Luella says.
In addition to the scholarships’ monetary value, recipients may be offered paid work opportunities with Clever Care NOW while studying. Not only will this provide students with additional income, but they’ll also gain valuable hands-on experience working in the healthcare industry before graduating.
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