International Nurse and Midwife Graduates
International Nurse and Midwife Graduates (INMGs) are registered nurses, enrolled nurses and registered midwives who obtained their nursing and/or midwifery qualifications and initial registration in a country other than Australia.
If you are interested in working in Australia, please read this factsheet to find out what you need to do.
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is responsible for determining the appropriate pathway to registration in Australia for INMG’s and has a framework for assessing applications for registration from INMGs. It is available at: www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/News/Update-for-internationalnurses.aspx
The NMBA also has a factsheet and a list of Frequently asked Questions about the English language requirements for registration in Australia at: http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/FAQ.aspx
The NMBA may require an INMG to undertake a bridging course before being registered.
NMBA’s current advice is that it will honour letters from former Australian state or territory registration authorities advising INMGs to undertake an approved bridging course.
International Nurse and Midwife Graduates: Bridging Scholarship Program – UPDATE
Prospective applicants and course providers are advised that during 2011-2012 this program is subject to amendment as a consequence of:
- a review undertaken by the Department in 2011, and
- updated advice/policy changes from the NMBA
The final round of applications under the existing program structure closed on 12 December 2011 and the payments are currently being processed.
Information on a revised approach to supporting INMGs will be posted on this page in 2012.
Contact
Unfortunately, we cannot answer your individual phone or email queries. For information about who to contact, refer to the factsheet .