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Nursing and Midwifery Students: Join the NSWNMA for free today!
Are you studying nursing or midwifery at a university or Tafe in NSW? You’re eligible to join the NSWNMA for FREE. | Join now! |
Did you know students studying nursing or midwifery at either Tafe or university can sign up as a FREE member of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association?
You could receive fantastic benefits like FREE CPD, access to discounts and savings, network building, career opportunities and much more!
A step to ending placement poverty – Commonwealth Prac Payment to start 1 July 2025
The NSWNMA alongside the ANMF, have long advocated and fought for paid placements to help alleviate placement poverty for students, like you, who are finding it increasingly challenging to complete their qualifications in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis.
Our union led a campaign to demand the federal government commit to supporting nursing and midwifery students who are having to shoulder the burden of unpaid placements. Students and the community tirelessly took action by:
- Collecting over 7,000 signatures via our online petition
- NSWNMA student members met with the Federal Education Minister at Parliament House, Canberra
- Speaking and attending paid placement rallies in Sydney CBD
This collective action led to the Australian Government committing $427.4 million over four years to establish the Commonwealth Prac Payment to support higher education and VET students while undertaking mandatory placements.
From 1 July, eligible domestic students will be able to access $331.65 per week.
This payment is a start, but we know that it does not go far once we factor in cost of living in today’s environment.
We will continue exploring ways to reduce the financial burden facing nursing and midwifery students.
Are you in your final year of studying and getting ready to head out to the real world as a fully-fledged nurse or midwife?
Don’t stress! We have a super tailored three-part webinar series which started in early June, to give you a flying start with new grad applications to enhance your resume, make sure you excel in interviews, and help navigate the registration process.
- Part 1: Applying – we’ve made the recording available for members on Member Central / Student Portal. Simply search for “Flying Start” in the search bar and watch online or click here and log in to head there directly.
- Part 2: Interviewing – Friday, 18 July, 2:00-3:30PM – REGISTER NOW!
- Part 3: Registering – Friday, 12 September, 2:00-3:30PM – REGISTER NOW!
It can be stressful applying for your graduate positions so having an opportunity to receive hands on support is a must!
Hear from representatives from a cross-section of employers on a Q&A panel ready to answer your questions and to provide insights into successfully applying for your new graduate role.
FREE student membership gives you access to:
iLearn
Meeting your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) obligations is now even easier with iLearn – our online education portal. Get FREE access to over 200 highly visual and interactive CPD modules online you can do at your own pace, with personalised ePortfolio and CPD tracker so you can easily provide evidence to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) or Nursing and Midwifery Council of NSW (NMC) of your CPD activities if requested.
Professional development
As a member you can attend our range of industrial, legal and professional education programs, seminars and conferences at subsidised or reduced rates.
Member Benefits Program
As a member of the NSWNMA, you are eligible to access thousands of iSave program benefits, from everyday savings on fuel and groceries, to wholesale pricing at The Good Guys, to discounts on dining out, gym memberships, movie tickets and much more.
Everything to help you save on what you need and spoil yourself with what you want.
Network with other NSW nursing and midwifery students
Online and via NSWNMA social events.
Visa assist
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association, Unions NSW and the Immigration Advice and Rights Centre (IARC) have partnered to deliver expert immigration advice for Association members.
This expert legal advice covers all types of visas provided to workers in Australia such as student, working holiday and sponsorship visas. The service is completely confidential, free and can be given over the phone or in person. IARC also has interpreters if needed.
Scholarships
Each year members and associate members are invited to apply for education, conference and research scholarships provided by the Edith Cavell Trust. Annually the Edith Cavell Trust provides approximately $100,000 to assist members with their professional development and further studies.
The Lamp
Every two months you’ll receive a copy of our magazine The Lamp, and you have access to Lamp Online which will keep you up to date with news of the profession and NSWNMA activities.
See how the NSWNMA works
Access to the Union Summer internship program. Union Summer interns will learn:
• About union values and the history of the NSWNMA
• How to campaign within your workplace and in the community
• How we work to improve the nursing and midwifery professions
You will also have the opportunity to network with other nurses, midwives, unionists and students during your time as an intern.
Get involved with NSWNMA campaigns
Learn more about your future profession and the issues concerning working nurses and midwives
Confidential advice and assistance
Nursing and midwifery careers are stimulating, challenging and rewarding. There will be times in your career, though, when you need information, advice or assistance. In some instances this will be help that only the union is able to provide. See our Member Assistance Policy here. If you’re a member seeking advice, please contact the NSWNMA.
