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A new ‘prac payment’ has just kicked in. But it ignores many uni students

  • Written by Kelly Lambert, Associate Professor Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Wollongong
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On Tuesday, some Australian university students got access to a new payment. The Commonwealth Prac Payment is available to eligible teaching, nursing, midwifery and social work students.

It will provide A$331.65 a week during compulsory professional placements, to help with living and study expenses. This could...

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