Scholarships & Traineeships

2026 School-based traineeship

We are working with Bara Barang to offer an allied health Assistant school-based traineeship. Scholarships have now closed for 2026, please apply for 2027.

What we can offer you:

  • Work as an Allied Health Assistant while you are at school

  • Work with a supportive team across several programs

  • Support from Outreach Workers, Nurses, Team Leader and Aboriginal Outreach Worker

  • Learn about allied health from Psychologists, Exercise Physiologists, Dietitians, Podiatrists and Social Workers

  • Graduate Year 12 with your HSC and a qualification in Allied Health Assistant

  • Earn a wage for one day a week while you learn with us

  • Option to work in school holidays in addition to your weekly shift

How you can apply:

You must attend school 4 days a week in year 11 and 12. Get in touch if you are interested in applying for a traineeship!

Call:
Coast & Country Primary Care: 02 4365 2294
Bara Barang 02 4312 5133

First Nations Scholarship program - provides financial assistance for learning supports for people undertaking studies in community services related or health fields.

Now taking applications below for 2026

The program provides support to First Nations people and aims to improve the diversity of the local community services workforce through the creation and ongoing commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student placements.

Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person studying at university or TAFE?

Our scholarship program provides financial assistance for textbooks and other learning supports for people undertaking studies in community services-related fields.

The program provides support to First Nations people and aims to improve the diversity of the local community services workforce through the creation and ongoing commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student placements.

Scholarship recipients will be prioritised for student placements, so we can help you get the hands-on experience you need to complete your studies.

Important Information

  • Scholarships will be awarded each year. Scholarship recipients will be awarded $1,250 to assist with textbooks and other learning resources.

  • To be eligible to apply for a scholarship, you must meet all of the following criteria:

    • Be a an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

    • Currently enrolled in a health or community services related course or degree

    • Be a resident of the Central Coast or Mid North Coast

    • Previous recipients of the scholarship are able to apply in subsequent years providing they still meet eligibility criteria. Being awarded a scholarship in a previous year does not guarantee you will be successful with your application in the future.

      Coast & Country Primary Care staff are ineligible to apply for this scholarship.

  • The financial assistance can go towards learning resources. These are defined as:

    • Laptop

    • Tablet

    • Mouse and keyboard

    • Textbooks

    • Stationery items

  • Before you apply, please have the following information prepared to support your application:

    • Course details and institution including commencement and anticipated completion date.

    • Placement information.

    • Learning institution contact information eg course supervisor, student support.

    • An idea of what you are planning to use the scholarship funds for

    • A resume listing your work and study history

    • A cover letter including brief summary of why you have chosen this area of study and what you would like to achieve after you have attained your qualifications

    • A letter from your learning institution confirming your enrolment

    Please be aware that scholarship funds may be considered taxable income. We recommend you seek independent financial advice regarding your circumstances.

    Make sure you have read the above section and have all of your supporting material ready before starting your application.

    If you have any questions about the scholarship, please call us on 02 4365 2294 and ask to speak with our People and Culture team.

Scholarship Application

Our Scholarship placements are open for 2026. Please fill in the below form and one of our friendly team will be in contact with you.