ACCCN Education grants are available to assist with attendance at international and national conferences and seminars. Funds are available to members with more than 12 months continuous and current membership for educational pursuits. Grants are not available for retrospective funding or for course fees.
Each grant is available to a maximum of $800.
Applications for the second round of 2010 are now open. Closing date is 5pm Friday 13 August 2010
RURAL NURSING MIKE COWDROY EDUCATION GRANT
Peter and Annie Cowdroy established the Mike Cowdroy and Intensive Care Foundation Education Grant in memory of their son, Mike Cowdroy, a well-known country rock musician from the band Southbound, who died in intensive care after a horrific car crash in 2003. "This grant will provide ongoing benefit in the area of rural intensive care education and training for nurses" said Peter Cowdroy.
An education grant of up to $2000 is available for a rural based nurse to attend a critical care conference or educational event.
Rural nurses are invited to apply for this education grant. Applications close 5pm 13 August 2010.