Eligible students are encouraged to get their applications in for the 2027 NSW Aboriginal Allied Health Cadetship program for an opportunity to enter the allied health workforce.
The NSW Government program enjoyed its most successful year ever in 2026, with 25 cadetships offered to candidates across a range of the 23 allied health professions including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology and pharmacy.
Successful candidates participate in a paid work placement at a NSW Health facility while they continue studying to provide them with real-world experience.
This year, a pharmacist and two neuro psychologists joined the program for the first time, while it was also the first year rural cadets outnumbered their metropolitan colleagues.
The NSW Government developed the program to both increase the number of Aboriginal allied health professionals working in the NSW Health system and boost career development opportunities.
One graduate of the Cadetship program is occupational therapy student Anna Westcott, who is now completing a placement with the Mid North Coast Local Health District as part of her course.
Anna said the Cadetship program gave her the chance to learn functional skills and techniques in a real-life environment, not just in a university setting.
Applications close on 30 September 2026, for more information and to apply visit: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/workforce/aboriginal/Pages/allied-health-cadetship-program.aspx
