5317 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 05 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5317 (2026)
Question asked:	17 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	26 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05317_2026
Document guid:	4c7aea7f-e229-4f9a-bc92-818f68f00fc3

5317 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: On what date did primary care scholarships for nurses undertaking advanced practice education open in 2025 and what are the dates, if any, for 2026?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that applications for primary care scholarships for nurses were open from 29 August to 30 September 2025. I am further advised that dates for 2026 are yet to be determined.