The Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) has welcomed 10 new students in the latest intake of its Aboriginal School Based Traineeship program.
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The program, named in honour of prominent Aboriginal activist Elsa Dixon, is part of the District’s commitment to delivering training for Aboriginal students.
The Elsa Dixon Program aims to promote workforce diversity and innovation and better health outcomes for patients.
The students have begun their two-year traineeship with the MNCLHD, working in nursing, allied health, and business administration across all health sites.
They will combine on-the-job training with formal TAFE studies where they will be undertaking Certificate III level courses.
On completion of their traineeships, the students will have achieved a nationally recognised qualification in their chosen field, which contributes to their Higher School Certificate.
They will also have the opportunity to apply for positions within MNCLHD.
The program works in close collaboration with local secondary schools, the Aboriginal community, State Training Services Office and MNCLHD as well as the Registered Training Provider.
MNCLHD Chief Executive Stewart Dowrick said the Local Health District was committed to increasing the representation of Aboriginal employees in all parts of the health sector.
“I am pleased to say that all of our Elsa Dixon graduates from the 2015-2016 program have secured ongoing employment with our organisation.
“The program is not only an innovative opportunity for those wanting to enter the health workforce, it is also a great chance to improve career pathways for Aboriginal youth on the Mid North Coast,” Mr Dowrick said.
Letitia Fitzpatrick
Worked as a journalist and assistant producer for BBC news and current affairs in the UK, Ulster Television, Q Radio and the Irish News in Northern Ireland. Moved to Australia and joined Fairfax Media in 2016. Won a Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship award in 2018 for reporting the Pappinbarra bushfires and the subsequent Rotary appeal which raised $30,000.
Worked as a journalist and assistant producer for BBC news and current affairs in the UK, Ulster Television, Q Radio and the Irish News in Northern Ireland. Moved to Australia and joined Fairfax Media in 2016. Won a Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship award in 2018 for reporting the Pappinbarra bushfires and the subsequent Rotary appeal which raised $30,000.
