Illawarra Area Health Service and the University of Wollongong

A tripartite agreement is in place between TAFE NSW Illawarra Institute, South Eastern Sydney Illawarra Area Health Service, and the University of Wollongong. Aboriginal students who successfully complete an introductory health course may apply to do the Enrolled Nurse Education Program. On successful completion of the program, students are offered two years employment as enrolled nurses with the Illawarra Area Health Service. Following this, enrolled nurses may apply to the University of Wollongong to complete the undergraduate nursing program.

Successful graduates may be offered two years employment with the Illawarra Area Health Service as registered nurses.