Scholarship opportunities - Diabetes Care Education

Overview COORDINARE - South Eastern NSW PHN is offering 33 scholarships for practice nurses and health professionals working in South Eastern NSW to strengthen their diabetes knowledge and skills. Participants can undertake either Diabetes in Practice for Nurses or Diabetes Essentials for Health Professionals. About COORDINARE recognises the vital role that practice nurses and other primary care health professionals play in supporting people living with diabetes in South Eastern NSW. Purpose The scholarships support the ongoing development of the primary care workforce and are intended to strengthen diabetes knowledge and skills and support high-quality, evidence-based diabetes care in local communities. Funding There are 33 scholarship places available in total for eligible applicants. Places may be allocated across either course based on demand, and there is no set number reserved for each course. Each applicant may apply for either course, or both courses, provided they meet the eligibility criteria. Each scholarship is valued at $295 and covers: A voucher code providing full access to the allocated course through the Diabetes Qualified eLearning platform Participation in a one-hour interactive session delivered via Microsoft Teams in late July 2027 Successful applicants will receive access to their allocated course tentatively from February 2027 and must complete it within six months of enrolment. Course 1: Diabetes in Practice for Nurses A comprehensive online course for nurses who want to refresh and extend their diabetes knowledge and improve the support they provide to people living with diabetes Endorsed by the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association for 12 CPD hours Includes 16 self-paced modules and four multiple-choice assessments Course 2: Diabetes Essentials for Health Professionals A foundation-level online course for health professionals who want to develop in-depth diabetes knowledge Developed by Credentialled Diabetes Educators, providing 12 CPD hours Includes four self-paced modules covering 19 topics, with an assessment at the end of each module Other activities required In addition to completing the online modules, participants must take part in a one-hour interactive session, delivered via Microsoft Teams in late July 2027, designed to encourage practical applications in local settings, introduce participants to local health district diabetes coordinators, and explain current LHD pathways and services. How to Apply Interested applicants can submit an expression of interest via the EOI application form. For more detailed information regarding this scholarship, refer to the Diabetes Care Education Scholarships webpage.