Scholarships of up to $45,000 a year are available for 120 registered nurses working in primary or community care. The funding can cover tuition, incentives for you and your employer, and travel/accommodation if needed.
These scholarships are open to registered nurses in general practice, aged care, PHOs, rural and community care, Hauora Māori, Pacific health services, home and community support, youth services, and palliative care.
The scholarships are for advanced study such as a PGDip (prescribing) or Master of Nursing, starting in semester one 2026. Applications close 30 September.
Visit Te Whatu Ora's website for terms and conditions, questions and application guidance, or to apply for a scholarship. Alternatively email: primarycarenursing@tewhatuora.govt.nz.
During the COVID-19 lockdown virtual consultations for POAC cases were funded. We are pleased to announce that this will be a permanent change.
Read moreA revised fees review process has been endorsed by PSAAP. The fees framework and fees review process are set out in clause F22 of the PHO services agreement. In 2024, PSAAP initiated a working group to review this process as it was seen as time-consuming and costly for providers, and in most cases did not result in any recommended changes to the fees set by providers.
The extended care team is available to compliment the care you provide to your patients.
Business rules for the Primary Options Acute Care programme (Lakes), which supports primary care through funding specific clinical services.