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.
Need assistance understanding nursing and healthcare in Australia?
CultureMate for Nursingis an online resource for nurses and midwives who completed their training overseas as well as educators and preceptors who are supporting INMGs.
Access to CultureMate for Nursing is free to any nurse or midwife working in Victoria. Victorian users should register on the website to gain their free access.
This resource was developed from an innovative Victorian program jointly funded by the former Nurses Board of Victoria (NBV) and the Department and is now available more widely online so it can be completed in your own time.
Contact
Unfortunately, we cannot answer your individual phone or email queries. For information about who to contact, refer to the factsheet .