OneNQ: Bursary program

Shaping healthcare.
Supporting a healthy workforce.

The OneNQ bursary program helps eligible primary healthcare workers, support staff, students, and organisations overcome financial barriers to professional development, wellbeing activities, and OneNQ events across northern Queensland.

What can funding support

Attendance at OneNQ events in Cairns or Cooktown.
Attendance at OneNQ regional sector integration forums.
Professional development and wellbeing activities aligned with OneNQ priorities.

Depending on the bursary stream, funding may contribute to travel, accommodation, childcare, training, wellbeing initiatives, or professional support expenses.

Funding is limited. Applications are assessed against the eligibility criteria, available funding and alignment with OneNQ priorities. Priority is given to applicants who face the greatest barriers to taking part.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants may include:

Healthcare professionals
Healthcare support staff
Students within 12 months of graduation
Organisations seeking support for an eligible wellbeing initiative

Applicants must provide, support or intend to provide primary healthcare services in the Northern Queensland Primary Health Network region. Each bursary stream has additional eligibility requirements.

Choose a bursary

OneNQ Ignite Bursary

Support to attend OneNQ events in Cairns or Cooktown.

OneNQ Connect Bursary

Support to attend OneNQ regional forums across northern Queensland.

Invest in Your Future Grant

Support for self-initiating study, professional development and wellbeing activities aligned with OneNQ priorities.

Ready when you are

How to apply

Choose the bursary that best matches your activity, read the guidelines, and complete the application form. Unless the guidelines state otherwise, the person seeking support must submit the application.

Let's talk

Get in touch

For help with the OneNQ Bursary Program, contact the Health Workforce Queensland Scholarships Team:

E: Scholarships Team

P: (07) 3105 7800 (then press 2 followed by 3)

Learn

Online learning and professional development.

Connect

Workshops, face-to-face events and regional integration forums.

Wellbeing

Wellbeing activities and related support.

Opportunity

Vacancies, recruitment, and regional career opportunities.

Bursary program

Funding support for learning, wellbeing, and events.

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