The Federal Labor Government has announced a $28 million funding commitment for Epworth HealthCare to build a new state-of-the-art home for the Epworth Brookes Nursing & Midwifery Academy.
Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Ged Kearney, made the announcement at Epworth Richmond today alongside Epworth Group Chief Executive, Professor Andrew Stripp, and Nursing Academy Dean, Nicole Argall.
"Epworth have invested in the Brookes Academy, which is a wonderful institution which provides upskilling and education for their nursing and midwifery workforce," Assistant Minister Kearney said.
"Epworth, I'm very pleased to say, have recognised the importance of the nursing and midwifery workforce.
"The Federal Labor Government are pleased to announce we will invest $28 million in building a brand-new state of the art building that the Brookes Academy will be able to operate from.
"It is an investment in our nurses, an investment in our midwives, and of course ultimately an investment in the high-quality healthcare that is provided to Australians."
Nursing Academy Dean, Nicole Argall, said the announcement was an "amazing investment in our nurses and midwives, who really are the backbone of our healthcare service".
"The Brookes Academy is for all nurses and midwives at Epworth, but we're also looking at opportunities to expand our reach to make sure more nurses and midwives can benefit.
"We are investing in our nurses and midwives right through – from when they are a graduate, right through to a senior nursing leader."
