The Indigenous Health Workforce Traineeships (IHWT) Program is designed to provide funded traineeships for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who are looking to study and/or have a strong interest in an heath (HLT) course or community services (CHC) traineeship whilst working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) across Western Australia. The program, coordinated by AHCWA, offers trainees dedicated guidance, support, and cultural mentorship throughout their traineeship to help them succeed in their studies and future careers.

Benefits of the IHWT program

All training costs are covered under the IHWT program, and trainees will receive a weekly wage from their employer, as well as funding for course fees, travel, accommodation, and travel allowance to attend training (travel and accommodation fees are based on where the trainee lives/works).

ACCHS are eligible to claim the following for each trainee:

Employer	Trainee
Wages Reimbursement (at the Award rate)	Flights
Superannuation (as per the superannuation guarantee)	Accommodation
Workers compensation insurance as per your insurance policy	Travel Allowance
	Car Hire or Travel reimbursement
	Course Fees

Note: Not all approved qualifications are available in WA and may not be offered by an RTO.

If you are interested in completing the traineeship program, please complete the EOI here.

For more information, please contact the AHCWA workforce team on ihwt@ahcwa.org or call 08 9227 1631