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Each year, over 1.4 million local and international students choose to study in Australian universities, according to Universities Australia. They pursue a broad range of degrees, from health and education to engineering and information technology — for good reasons.
Nine Australian institutions are among the world’s top 100 in the QS World University rankings, including three in the top 20. They’re located in friendly, vibrant and multicultural communities — where almost a third of the population was born overseas and 23% speak a language other than English at home.
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Charles Sturt University is one such Australian university offering world-class education in locations that are great places to live and learn. Ranked #1 in Australia for undergraduate employment (Good Universities Guide 2023/24), 87% of undergraduates find a job in their field within four months of graduation. Their New South Wales campuses are strategically and conveniently located in some of Australia’s fastest-growing and largest inland cities: Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie, and Wagga Wagga.
They are, arguably, some of the top reasons why many get out of the cities and into the country. There’s just so much to get to know and appreciate in regional Australia, a phrase referring to most locations outside major cities (Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane). In these towns, small cities or areas, you’ll find closer-knit communities, balanced lifestyles, and more affordable living costs. And contrary to popular belief, these are no sleepy towns with monocultures in the middle of nowhere with nothing to do. There’s just as much vibrancy and diversity with long lists of must-do items here.
For a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to discover the charms of regional Australia, apply for the Destination Australia scholarship. More than just financial aid, recipients love how the scholarship takes away the downsides of hustling and bustling cities and lets students truly get to know locals.
“The scholarship has supported finance for me by which I am reassured to focus on my studies and take part in community activities in the regional area to understand more about culture and life and cultivate relationships with local people here,” shares Hai Hanh Tien, Le, a Bachelor of Nursing student.
The Bachelor of Nursing is one of many programmes covered by Destination Australia. Due to the ageing workforce and many other factors, the country is facing a shortfall of more than 100,000 nurses by 2025. Regional areas urgently need more nurses — and they have been stepping up efforts to welcome international graduates into this field.
What this means is there are lots of regional opportunities available after graduating from universities like Charles Sturt. These opportunities allow students and graduates to get hands-on, practising their skills at the frontline of patient care, and build their career while enjoying a more affordable cost of living that regional Australia has to offer.
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With over 40 years of experience in nursing education, Charles Sturt is where students receive a thorough education on nursing theory, human bioscience, and behavioural and social sciences. As the programme is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council, graduates are eligible to register as nurses in Australia, setting them on a path to carving a fulfilling career in this noble profession.
Industry links are another core component of this course. Since Charles Sturt has strong links with the Western, Far Western, Murrumbidgee and Mid-North Coast Local Health Districts of New South Wales, these affiliations allow you to gain real-world practical experience. The Bachelor of Nursing also supports students in completing at least 800 hours of workplace learning in a range of authentic healthcare settings. Pair the practical learning with a chance to engage with the local community when studying nursing in a regional area, and you’ll get an experience like no other. “I have joined the Catholic community to give coffee to students in my school every Wednesday and get connections with other people in the group. I have applied to volunteer at nursing home too; I will go there to talk with the elderly and take part in some activities with them every week,” Le shares.
With so much going for them, it’s easy to see why Charles Sturt graduates do well — 90% of undergraduate and 98% of postgraduate nursing students secure full-time jobs within four months of graduating, according to the Good Universities Guide 2023/24. The previous edition states that the median salary for nursing undergraduate students was 68,200 Australian dollars.
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Plus, healthcare has long since been one of Australia’s most in-demand industries, a trend that will continue according to the Australian government, particularly the demand for nurses. Health Workforce Australia (HWA) is estimating that there will be a shortage of more than 123,000 nurses by 2030.
The best part? By living and studying in a regional area, you could be eligible to extend your post-study work rights. Bachelor of Nursing graduates from Charles Sturt qualify for such an extension, according to information on the Department of Home Affairs’s website at the time of writing.
So what are you waiting for? It is time to apply for Destination Australia and prepare for adventure in Australia with Charles Sturt University. The 2024 round of the programme offers scholarship funding of up to A$15,000 per student per year for approximately 550 domestic and international students commencing their studies this year.
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Charles Sturt University is an Australian University, TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018. Charles Sturt University CRICOS Provider 00005F. Bachelor of Nursing CRICOS: 010599C
