Source: Australian National Party
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Released 17/02/2025
More than 560 graduate health workers will join Canberra Health Services in 2025, expanding the ACT’s dedicated public health workforce with a fresh and eager cohort.
This intake includes more than 290 nurses and midwives, 90 junior medical officers (or interns) and 40 allied health graduates who have begun their first year of supported practice in recent weeks. They will be joined by a further 140 graduate nurses and midwives in the middle of the year.
Minister for Health Rachel Stephen-Smith said these graduates will be supported by experienced, senior staff and have access to great teaching and state-of-the-art infrastructure to support their transition into the ACT’s public health workforce.
‘It is always exciting to meet the new graduate health workers choosing to begin their new careers in Canberra Health Services, whether they come from the ACT, across the country or internationally,’ Minister Stephen-Smith said.
‘This new cohort of graduate nurses, midwives, doctors and allied health professionals will play a key role in ensuring our health system continues to deliver patient-centred care at a time when health services are in demand across the country.’
The graduates will gain exposure to a broad range of specialties and work rotations across Canberra Hospital, North Canberra Hospital, University of Canberra Hospital, in our justice health facilities, outpatient clinics, community health centres and through rural rotations in the broader NSW region.
‘The experience these graduates will get across multiple settings and specialties will be invaluable as they develop their skills and knowledge to care for Canberrans and those from the surrounding region in their time of need,’ Minister Stephen-Smith said.
The recent large intake of health professional graduates is another example of the Government’s commitment to increasing the ACT public health workforce and meeting the needs of our growing community.
‘I wish all our new graduates the very best as they start their careers in Canberra Health Services. With the mentorship, teaching, support and professional development opportunities available in our graduate programs, I am confident their journey will be both exciting and fulfilling,’ Minister Stephen-Smith said.
Quotes attributable to Taylah Moriarty, midwifery graduate:
‘I’m looking forward to being a part of a supportive, diverse, and empowering team. I can’t wait to challenge myself, expand my knowledge with new learning opportunities, and grow as a CHS registered midwife.’
Quotes attributable to Lawson Roser, medical Intern:
‘The support from the Prevocational Education & Training Team and outgoing interns has been incredible. It has really helped me navigate a challenging and exciting time.’
Quotes attributable to Dane Huston, allied health graduate in Occupational Therapy:
‘I am excited to join CHS so that I can make a change. I feel that as a CHS worker, I will be able to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those using the service. Being part of a team whose main goal is working to foster wellbeing and positive change is something that I am looking forward to.’
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Rachel Stephen-Smith, MLA | Media Releases