After 14 years in nursing, Eleanor Jones has realised her long-held dream of becoming a Midwife -thanks to an innovative WA Country Health Service pilot program that’s transforming the career trajectory of nurses across regional Western Australia.
Launched in February 2023, the Paid Student Midwifery Model Pilot enables registered nurses to train as midwives while remaining in their existing workplace.
The program has already seen over 30 nurses complete their studies and step into qualified midwifery roles, with a further 31 expected to graduate between December 2025 and July 2026.