Reduction of Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debts for health practitioners in rural, remote and very remote areas

This initiative reduces outstanding Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt for eligible doctors and nurse practitioners who live and work in rural, remote or very remote areas of Australia. This is a joint initiative between the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Aged Care.

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Eligibility Requirements

More information about eligibility can be found on the Department of Health and Aged Care’s website.

Application Form

The application form can be accessed online: Application form to reduce outstanding Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt for eligible doctors and nurse practitioners.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please email: HealthPractitionerHELP@education.gov.au