The federal government has confirmed that it will adopt recommendations made in a major review* (Universities Deal) of the university sector - finalised in February - to provide payments to help with living costs while students undertake compulsory work placements in teaching, social work, nursing or midwifery.
Olivia Stokes (second from the left) with other members of the UTS Nursing and Midwifery Society_Supplied
The payment will be approximately $320 [[$319.50]] per week during the placement period.
It will be tested on its capabilities and available from July 1 next year.
This is expected to benefit approximately 68,000 higher education students; and 5,000 vocational education and training students.
