Funding
Queensland Health is committed to supporting the continuing professional development of our people. The Cunningham Centre administers the training and development incentive funds as part of this commitment.
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AO Fund
Administrative Officers (AO2-AO5) can apply for funding to complete a qualification relevant to their role.
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CA Fund
Clinical Assistants (CA2-CA5) can apply for funding up to complete a qualification relevant to their role.
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OO Fund
Operational Officers can apply for funding to complete a qualification.
Important update
From 2 October 2026, administration of the Employee Training and Development Education Incentive Funds will transition from the Cunningham Centre to the Queensland Health Workforce Academy (QHWA).
During the transition period, fund eligibility, assessment and approval processes will continue. For enquiries regarding the fund, please continue to contact EB_Training@health.qld.gov.au.
From 6 October 2026, enquiries can also be made by phone on (07) 3542 5097.
We appreciate your patience as we update our webpages and resources to reflect the transition to the Queensland Health Workforce Academy.
Alternative funding options
If you feel our funding options aren't the right fit for you, there a number of alternative funding sources that might suit.
Please note: The list below is not administered or supported by the Cunningham Centre.
- Eligible Queenslanders can complete fee free training at TAFE Queensland and Central Queensland University
- Health Workforce Scholarship Program - provides scholarships to help health professionals in rural and remote Queensland enhance their skills, capability and scope of practice.
- Australian College of Nursing scholarships
- https://training.qld.gov.au/training/incentives/scholarships
- https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/paris/employees/education
- https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/employers/funding