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NRHSN HELP-Debt Reduction Scheme Survey

The NRHSN is seeking to assess knowledge and understanding of the Federal HELP-Debt Reduction Scheme of nursing and medicine students and recent graduates (up to PGY3). In 2024 the NRHSN undertook a pilot study that investigated students’ knowledge of the Scheme. This survey is an expansion of that pilot, and will be used to inform an NRHSN position statement on this topic.

Responses are anonymous and we thank you for taking the time to complete this survey and assisting us to make positive change in rural healthcare!
1.What degree are you currently studying/have you completed?(Required.)
2.What university are you studying at or did receive your qualification from?(Required.)
3.What is your expected year of graduation?(Required.)
4.Age(Required.)
5.Would you consider yourself to have substantial regional/rural/remote experience? (MM2 or greater)(Required.)
6.Are you aware of the HELP-Debt Reduction Scheme?(Required.)
7.Are you aware of the eligibility criteria for the HELP-Debt Reduction Scheme?(Required.)
8.The HELP-Debt Reduction Scheme currently only covers rural doctors and nurse practitioners. Do you think this is sufficient?(Required.)
9.A requirement of the HELP-Debt Reduction Scheme is that rural doctors must work in general practice for a minimum of 24 hours per week to qualify for the scheme. Do you feel this is appropriate?(Required.)
10.Does the HELP-Debt Reduction Scheme increase your likelihood of working rurally post-graduation?(Required.)
11.What do you see as advantages of the HELP-Debt Reduction Scheme?(Required.)
12.What do you see as issues with the HELP-Debt Reduction Scheme?(Required.)
13.Any further comments regarding the HELP-Debt Reduction Scheme?