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The number of applications to train as a nurse with has surged by more than 330% since fees were removed, with the Queensland Government鈥檚 Fee-Free TAFE initiative.

Mater Education has received almost 400 applications to join its next Diploma of Nursing course in October, up from 91 applications at the same time last year. This year聽鈥� for the first time聽鈥� the October diploma course will be taught at both Mater South Brisbane and at the new Mater Health Hub, Springfield, opening up new work opportunities for school leavers and career-switchers across the Ipswich and Springfield regions.

Mater Group Chief Executive Dr Peter Steer said the surge of interest in nurse training was great news for hospitals and healthcare service providers across Queensland 鈥� and their patients.

鈥淭here鈥檚 an urgent need to grow Queensland鈥檚 nursing workforce, and fee-free training is clearly a great incentive to those considering a health career. The Queensland Government鈥檚 decision to include Mater Education in its fee-free initiative has had an immediate and impressive impact on our nurse training applications,鈥� Steer said.

Students who joined Mater Education鈥檚 Diploma of Nursing course to become Enrolled Nurses in just 18 months have enjoyed fee-free learning since 1 July 2023.

Minister for Health, Mental Health, and Ambulance Services Shannon Fentiman visited Mater鈥檚 South Brisbane health campus to meet Diploma of Nursing students and their tutors.

鈥淲e know we鈥檙e experiencing a global health workforce shortage that is putting pressure on our health system,鈥� Fentiman said.

鈥淚t鈥檚 great to know that so many young people and career-changers are seizing this opportunity. Applications are open for another two weeks, so head to the website and apply today.鈥�

Mater Education Diploma of Nursing Program Coordinator Lauren Andrew said, 鈥淲e connect the hospital and classroom environments to ensure our students learn through immersive, real-world experience.

鈥淥ur accelerated 18-month Diploma of Nursing qualification allows students to learn and earn quickly.鈥�

The Mater Education Diploma of Nursing program is being launched in Springfield to help meet the region鈥檚 demand for nurses, which is set to soar with the Stage 2 expansion of Mater Private 黑料吃瓜群网 Springfield.

The new hospital will employ more than 1000 people, creating exciting new opportunities for students and those seeking a career change.

Image caption: Mater Education Diploma of Nursing students (from left) Mary Cunningham, Jamie Orr, Kenneth Lee and Katelyn Collins with Deputy Premier Steven Miles and Minister for Health Shannon Fentiman. Image courtesy of Mater.