Bringing Nurses Back into the Workforce

Following the Federal Budget announcement on May 12 2010, there are to be no new commencements under the BNBW Program from 12 May 2010. 

BNBW funds will be re-allocated to other initiatives announced in the Budget.

The Commonwealth will meet all funding liabilities under the program for nurses who have commenced up to 12 May 2010. 

Further information will be provided to health services regarding recall of surplus and uncommitted funds.

Participating nurses should contact their health service for information about bonus payments.