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She's an icon, she's a legend. She is the moment. ✨

Last week, nursing influencer, UTS alumnus, and all-around legend Ellie Pich spoke to our 3rd year nursing students about her experience working in the industry and studying for a Bachelor of Nursing at UTS.

Thanks to Ellie for giving up her valuable time to inspire the next generation of nurses.
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A huge thank you to everyone who visited the Faculty of Health at UTS Open Day on the weekend! From info sessions to clinic tours, the vibe across the campus was infectious. Here are a few pictures that were captured on the day, so you can see for yourself.

👏 A big thank you to our amazing staff and students who helped make the day such a success. Your passion and dedication truly shone through!

We can’t wait to welcome some of you into our community next year! 🍂

Get your eyes checked for free! 👀🔍

Join us on the 11th of September at the Alumni Green for a free vision screening by our talented 2nd-year Orthoptics students who will be there from 10am-2pm.

It’s the perfect opportunity for all current UTS students to learn more about eye therapy—and explore a career in Orthoptics!

Know anyone thinking about studying an undergrad degree at UTS? Tag your friends who need to see this.

📆 Open Day, Saturday 31st of August!

For Health, we’ve got an amazing lineup:
🥼 Nursing and Midwifery lab tours – step into our world-class facilities.
💡 Info Sessions for Sport & Exercise, Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, and Midwifery – get insider insights.
👩‍⚕️ "Your Future in Allied Health" Q&A panel – discover your passion.
ℹ Advisory booths – chat with our academics and get all your questions answered.

🔗 Hit the link or more details and to register. Don’t miss out!

Open Day Saturday 31 August, 9am – 3pm, On-campus.

Exciting news for our UTS students! 🌟🎓

Applications are now open for The Order of Australia Association Foundation Scholarship! 🎉

This prestigious scholarship supports high-achieving students who show outstanding leadership, initiative, and community involvement. It provides financial support in the second and third years of study, helping students excel academically and deepen their community engagement. 🌟🤝

💰$40,000 & Mentorship opportunity

📌 Eligibility:
Australian Citizen
Ages 19-29
Full-time, enrolled student in an undergraduate degree
Completed first year (48 Credit Points)
Available for an in-person interview

📝 Apply by 11:59 PM on Monday, 19 August 2024.

🔗 Visit our website for details: https://ow.ly/xlLV50SQR9g

Yesterday, we welcomed Federal Minister for Education, Hon Jason Clare MP, to the Faculty of Health and to our Simulation Laboratories.

Minister Clare met with our nursing and midwifery students Elijah, Jasmine, Sarah and Clare and discussed the Federal Government’s recent Budget announcements impacting the higher education sector, particularly the Commonwealth Prac Payment. He was very keen to hear the student's views and hear their experience balancing practical placement with studies and other work commitments.

“I think it is really important to alleviate that financial anxiety,” said Elijah, a bachelor of nursing student at the University of Technology.

Thank you to the Australian College of Nursing for your support! 🤝

UTS: University of Technology Sydney

Isn't she lovely 😍

Did you know the Masters of Palliative Care is a part of the Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs)? With the introduction of CSPs, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment where aspiring professionals can thrive.

If you're a healthcare professional with a desire to make a positive impact in the healthcare field, specifically in the realm of end-of-life care, apply by the 26th of May to be eligible for the first round of CSP allocation. Need more info? Hit the link to find out more: https://ow.ly/ZkbK50RvkIf

Our second nursing student feature for International Nurses Day is John Brand. John took a career change later in life after being inspired by his work as a Community Correctional Officer. Career changes can be daunting, but we're so glad you came to UTS, John!

Thank you to our nursing students, both past and present, who have become a voice to lead us towards a healthier tomorrow! 🍎

In the led up to celebrating International Nurses Day on the 12th of May, we're featuring some of our fabulous Nursing students. First up is Alyanah-Jasna Firmeza. She's been completing her NewGrad program in the Breast Cancer Institute (BCI) at Westmead Public Hospital, which is an outpatient clinic setting. Thank you Alyanah for your incredible work!

Stay tuned today for more nursing student stories 👨‍⚕️

This is a fantastic opportunity for our wonderful Health alumni to be a part of. If you miss connecting with the UTS community, check out the link below. 👇
https://bit.ly/UTS-Young-Alumni-Committee-EOI

Fill | UTS Young Alumni Committee EOI Expression Of Interest to join Young Alumni Committee (YAC) at UTS. The Committee meets in Sydney once a month for an hour after work. They curate the Young Alumni program; facilitate connections between current students, industry partners and the alumni community; and grow the UTS alumni network.& #...

ICYMI, last week Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong and Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy, announced a $45.5 million Pacific Health Systems Strengthening Program.

As part of this, UTS will partner with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on a five-year program to support improving health services across the Pacific region.

“Approximately 74 per cent of the Pacific healthcare workforce are nurses and midwives who deliver the majority of health services, especially in remote and rural areas,” Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing and Midwifery UTS, Professor Michele Rumsey, said.

This is a huge step towards building resilient, equitable and inclusive health systems for all.
https://ow.ly/w8FH50RgPaA

UTS and DFAT join to improve Pacific region health services The World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Development at the University of Technology Sydney will...

Our Post Grad Info Night is happening on the 10th of April.✨ If you're considering elevating your career or delving deeper into your passions, this is a great opportunity to learn straight from the source.

You'll hear from our inspiring keynote speaker, Dr Jordan Nguyen, and engage in dynamic discussions with industry leaders, alumni, and academics on your postgraduate journey.

📅10th April
⌚: 5:00PM - 7:30PM
📍: UTS Great Hall
Register: https://ow.ly/Li8l50R7aj7

The new wave of education Get inspired, network and connect

“The Master of Orthoptics has proven to be immensely rewarding as it has equipped me with the necessary skills to effectively handle a diverse range of responsibilities about patient eye care.”

Danni Nguyen is one of our Master of Orthoptics alums. Prior to coming to UTS to study Orthoptics, Danni worked as an optical dispenser and also studied a Bachelor of Vision Science. This sparked a genuine curiosity about the journey of patients referred by optometrists. 😎👓
You can read her full experience here: https://ow.ly/BjC550Qy9oO

Danni Nguyen I am a first-generation Australian with Vietnamese heritage. Within my family of six, I hold the position of the eldest daughter. Alongside my...

Orientation Week is here! Hope all our new students are settling in and taking advantage of what's on offer.
Some lovely snaps were captured this week by UTS International Students.

Calling potential PhD students. Our higher degree research team still have scholarship opportunities available for the following:

CSIRO & Rugby Australia Sports Data Science & AI PhD
CSIRO & AIS Sports Data Science PhD, and
CSIRO & Cricket NSW Sports Data Science & AI PhD

Entries close on the 8th of Feb 2024. Details for each can be found in the links provided.

https://www.uts.edu.au/scholarship/csiro-rugby-australia-sports-data-science-ai-phd-scholarship
https://www.uts.edu.au/scholarship/csiro-ais-sports-data-science-phd-scholarship
https://www.uts.edu.au/scholarship/csiro-rugby-australia-sports-data-science-ai-phd-scholarship

Huge news from the NSW Government!
Student nurses (and other health workforce groups) can now apply for up to $12K in new financial support. If you're a commencing, current or graduating health student, check your eligibility here:

Careers - Tertiary Health Study Subsidies The NSW Government's Tertiary Health Study Subsidies will support 12,000 students from 2024 for five years. The subsidies incentivise students to enter the health workforce by reducing financial barriers to study.

Experts weigh in on the NDIS review findings! UTS Professor Scott Avery, specialising in Indigenous Disability Health, joins a chorus of experts sharing their initial reactions to the proposed NDIS reform for sustainability.

🔍The review, based on insights from 10,000 voices, proposes 26 recommendations and 139 actions to transform the NDIS. A major shift: prioritizing functional impairment over medical diagnosis for eligibility, aiming to simplify access and trust. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3NlwhQH.

Experts react to NDIS review findings UTS Professor Indigenous Disability Health and Wellbeing Scott Avery joins experts giving their initial thoughts about plans to reform the NDIS and...

In partnership with the Lung Foundation Australia, researchers at the University of Technology Sydney are conducting an international survey to find out about the different ‘breathlessness action plans’ being used by people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (sometimes also called emphysema, chronic bronchitis or chronic asthma).

The research team is hoping to hear from:

🧑People living with COPD who have first-hand experience of using a breathlessness action plan; and
👪Family members or others who provide support to someone with COPD using a breathlessness action plan.

Participation will involve completing a 15-minute online questionnaire or telephone/Zoom interview, according to your preference.

Results from the survey will inform the co-design of an optimal breathlessness action plan to be made available free-of-charge by the Lung Foundation Australia as a complement to their COPD action plan. We are also seeking expressions of interest from people who would like to partner on the co-design phase.

More information about the survey can be found here: https://bit.ly/3NrBfvb

If you have any questions, please contact the project team via [email protected] or +61 493 867 101.

🎓 Graduated high school and thinking about a career in healthcare? We've got your back! Join us at our Info Day on Friday 15 December to discover more about your options at UTS. Chat directly with our pros from the School of Psychology, Nursing, and Public Health to explore the amazing opportunities waiting for you. Don't miss out—hit the link to register: https://ow.ly/NAzY50QgcMX

Info Day 20 January online, 10am - 1pm (live now!)
21 January online, 9am - 3pm

And that's a wrap on spring graduation season! Congrats to all our newly crowned faculty of health alumni 🎓

We’re excited to announce that we are renaming our esteemed Bachelor of Health Science program as the new Bachelor of Public Health! 🙌

Why the change? By renaming the program as the Bachelor of Public Health, we reflect our commitment to providing students with the most relevant and comprehensive education in this field.

Learn more about the Bachelor of Public Health here:

Undergraduate Public Health Find out more Course details Info sessions Apply now

Places are filling fast for our Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs). UTS Health offers places in:
🩸Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Management
💪Master of Clinical Exercise and Physiology
🩺Master of Palliative Care

If you've ever considered taking your healthcare studies to the next level but are concerned about the cost, apply before the 26th of November. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3QDeO88

"My passion is giving back to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities."

Our Diabetes Education Management alumni, Trent Lyon, shares his experience studying the online course. From pathophysiology, communication, medication, treatment and primary health models of care, you'll learn about diabetes from all aspects. Hit the link to have a read of Trent's experience at UTS: https://bit.ly/3t7GxEJ.

🌟 Celebrating World Pharmacist Day! 🌟
Today, we honour the heroes behind the counter, the healthcare warriors who look after us. 💊💪