Continence Health Australia 2026 NCHC Scholarship Application

Background

Funded under the National Continence Plan, a key initiative supported by the Department of Health, 10 scholarships will be offered to support health professionals to attend the 34th National Continence Health Conference on 13th - 16th May 2026 in Melbourne, Victoria.

The scholarships are open to nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other AHPRA registered allied health professionals working in continence care in regional and remote areas of Australia (RA2-RA5) as defined by the Australian Statistical Geographical Classification – Remoteness Area.

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* 1. Full name

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* 2. Contact Details

Address *

Address 2

City/Town *

State/Territory *

Postal Code *

Email Address *

Preferred Phone Number *

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* 3. Please select your remote area from the dropdown list below. If you do not know your remote area click here.

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* 4. Are you a member of the Continence Health Australia? (You must be a member to be eligible to awarded)

Yes

If not, please click here to Join Continence Health Australia

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* 5. Qualifications

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* 6. Current Occupation

Nurse Continence Specialist

Registered Nurse

Enrolled Nurse

Midwife

Physiotherapist

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist

Occupational Therapist

Other AHPRA Registered Professional

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* 7. Current Employer

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* 8. How is this scholarship relevant to your practice ie. how does your practice involve continence care? (Approximately 100-200 words)

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* 9. What are your top 3 issues in your region regarding Continence Care?

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* 10. The Conference theme for 2026 is Everyone Owns Continence. With reference to the theme, please outline how this scholarship will directly impact your contribution to continence management and care and how you will use your learning to enhance continence management and care in your workplace.
(Approximately 300-500 words)

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* 11. Please upload two letters of reference, one of which must be within the last 12 months.

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* 12. Please upload a brief resume/CV

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* 13. Please attach your professional registration certificate

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* 14. The top scholarship recipient will have the opportunity to participate in a one to two day placement at a continence or physiotherapy clinic located in Melbourne. Will you be available to attend a placement on 11th and/or 12th May 2026? (immediately prior to the conference)

Yes

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* 15. Declaration

Please click below to make the following declaration:

To the best of my knowledge the information I have provided is true and correct. I have read the Guidelines for Applicants and agree to abide by the conditions for successful applicants. I understand that scholarships are allocated at the discretion of the selection panel and that the decision of the panel is final.

Yes