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The North West Academic Centre, which was established in December 2016 is based on the grounds of Bourke Hospital.

Charlene Noye, Director of the Academic Centre, leads her team in providing logistical and other supports for their students, supervising clinicians, as well as a first point of contact for universities interested in sending their students to experience the unique training opportunities offered in communities across the northwest region of NSW.

The Academic Centre is working collaboratively with the Western NSW Local Health District to manage the allocation of routine student placements requested through ClinConnect. The interest and support from local health services and clinicians is already delivering dividends as the number of students booked in for clinical placements is increasing. Furthermore, the Local Health District is now offering new graduate nursing positions in the region. It is important that our students are well-supported and welcomed into the community to ensure they have a rewarding placement and look favourably on returning to the region after graduation. 

We will continue to consult with health services, other agencies and community groups across the region to help align training programs with community need.