Nursing and midwifery innovation scholarships

Innovation scholarships provide up to $15,000 to support nurses and midwives to trial and apply new ideas and innovative change that improves clinical practice, patients experience and outcomes in the public health system. An innovative approach is usually something that hasn't been tried before, or a new approach to an existing problem or issue. The World Health Organisation defines health innovation as a new or improved solution with the transformative ability to accelerate positive health impact. The scholarships support projects that address priority areas including person centred care, quality and safety, integrated care, Future Health strategic framework outcomes, compassionate practice, enhancing workplace culture and staff wellbeing, new models of care to strengthen nursing and midwifery practice, and climate risk and net zero. Innovation projects must be completed within 12 months of receiving funding. A progress summary report must be provided to the Nursing and Midwifery Office 6 months after the project begins and when it is completed.