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2 minutes read2 November 2025
Helping future nurses find their place
Health
Yasmine Denholm’s path to nursing and midwifery has been shaped by witnessing the impact of excellent patient care firsthand.
2 minutes read7 October 2025
Caring on Country
Health
Grounded in connection, Swagging On Country gives St John of God Health Care caregivers the opportunity to explore new ways to support Aboriginal colleagues and communities.
Learn more3 minutes read15 September 2025
Jacob’s journey to teaching: Year three
Scholarships & Awards
Receiving the Bank First Indigenous Leaders Scholarship has given Jacob Bellingham the time and space to prioritise learning and make the most of his teaching placements.
Learn more3 minutes read5 August 2025
Meet the students shaping tomorrow
Scholarships & Awards
The next generation of educators are dedicated to shaping tomorrow, and they're making an impact from day one.
Learn more2 minutes read4 August 2025
How virtual reality is changing home health care
Health
Alfred Health Nursing scholarship recipient Emma O’Donnell is exploring how virtual reality can prepare clinicians to deliver care beyond the hospital.
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3 minutes read27 May 2025
Nurses leading the way
Scholarships & Awards
The Alfred Health Nursing Scholarship recognises the incredible efforts of nurses and makes their study ambitions a reality.
Learn more3 minutes read30 April 2025
Delivering care beyond the call
Health
Midwife, mum, surrogate. Jo Perry's commitment to supporting new mothers goes far beyond the ward.
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Supporting nurses taking the next big step
Health
Receiving the Bank First Mercy Health Scholarship has supported Ana Anaya to make her long-held dream of studying to become a Registered Nurse a reality.
Learn more2 minutes read27 March 2025
Leading the way for patient care
Health
The Alfred Health Nursing Scholarship supports nurse-led research, enabling nurses like Kellie Easton to experience innovative programs firsthand and introduce them back home.
Learn more2 minutes read17 October 2024
Scholarship opportunity: Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery
Health
Administered by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners, the Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship program supports registered nurses and midwives to complete postgraduate study.
Learn more2 minutes read13 August 2024
Investing in the future of nursing
Scholarships & Awards
Bank First is proud to offer scholarships that provide practical, transformative support to the next generation of nurses and allied health professionals.
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