School resources

Here at the School of Nursing & Midwifery, our staff are fully committed to supporting you. Below, we have gathered some useful resources but if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to make an appointment with a member of the School of Nursing & Midwifery.

  • Calendars

  • Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse Articulation Pathway)

  • Graduate Diploma of Midwifery

  • Inherent requirements

    In addition to meeting academic requirements for admission into the Bachelor of Nursing, students must also demonstrate a range of inherent requirements necessary for ensuring the provision of safe, ethical nursing care. Refer to relevant Inherent Requirements/Fitness for Practice for further information.

  • Professional practice

    Students at the University of Notre Dame, Australia (UNDA) undertake extensive professional practice in a variety of clinical settings throughout the 3 year nursing program. This equates to between a 4 to 6 week placement twice a year.  Placements are full time and shifts worked cover the am, pm and nightshift across the seven day week.

    This provides students with a ‘reality of practice’ to work as a registered nurse in the health care team. Students are supported throughout their placement by the nursing staff in the work area and the university clinical supervisor.

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    The Professional Practice Team

    The Professional Practice Team’s primary role is the placement and management of undergraduate nursing students on professional practice. The Professional Practice Team for the Fremantle campus comprises of ten staff members: 6 nursing and 4 administrative.

    Students are required to contact their year coordinator (as highlighted below) regarding any questions for professional practice. Facilities are asked to contact Ria Bennell, who if unable to answer your query, will be able to transfer your call to the appropriate person.

    Any enquires regarding the nursing program is kindly directed to the UNDA prospective students office.

    Professional Practice Team (Fremantle campus)

    NameContactPosition
    Chris Adams (08) 9433 0183Lecturer/Professional Practice Coordinator (NURS3035)
    Corinne Kusel (08) 9433 0684 Lecturer/Professional Practice Course Coordinator (NURS1015)
    Lisa O’Callaghan (08) 9433 0502 Lecturer/Professional Practice Course Coordinator (NURS1021)
    Suzanne Partigliani (08) 9433 0111 Lecturer/Professional Practice Course Coordinator (NURS2023)
    Marie Fielding   Lecturer/Professional Practice Course Coordinator (NURS2028)
    Kathryn Harban   Lecturer/Professional Practice Course Coordinator (NURS3031)
    Wendy Mrsa (08) 9433 0292 Professional Practice Administration Officer
    Ria Bennell (08) 9433 0260 Professional Practice Administration Officer
    Ashlee Robert-Libia9433 0260 Professional Practice Administration Officer
    Jane Gaspar9433 0823 Professional Practice Administration Officer

  • Midwifery professional practice

    This midwifery program and curriculum aims to enable midwives to practice as safe, competent practitioners as specified in the Midwife Standards for Practice (2018).

    Midwifery is a practice-based profession and professional practice experience placements will provide the opportunity for students to acquire the midwifery knowledge and skills to meet the requirements necessary for registration. The professional practice experience component is designed so that the theory topics are integrated with practice criteria to enable students to directly apply theory to practice. Professional practice skills laboratory sessions provide initial learning opportunities.

    The professional practice experience component of the course consists of a wide range of field placements including public and private hospitals, and community and rural settings. Students therefore experience a variety of placements to ensure that they gain comprehensive knowledge of the areas where midwifery is practiced. Midwifery students at the University of Notre Dame, Australia (UNDA) undertake extensive professional practice which equates to 27 weeks of placement across the 18-month program and shifts worked cover the am, pm and nightshift across the seven day week. Students are supported throughout their placement by the midwifery staff in the work area and the university clinical supervisor.

    Any enquires regarding midwifery professional practice should be directed to midwifery.professionalpractice@nd.edu.au

  • Completing your enrolment

    Getting started as a first year student

    For students enrolling in 2026, you can access your program planner on your school support page, located under Step C of Tab 3 - Enrolment.

    These pages provide essential information about your program, including the recommended courses and support links to your school.

    Program planners for continuing students

    As you move into your second year and beyond, program planners are available at the end of your Program Requirements. These planners will help you understand those courses that are required or flexible for each semester.

    Your school may provide additional supporting planners or course offering documents in the school's resources section.

    Additionally, you can find detailed course information—including name, code, class, and start dates—on the Course Offerings table located on the Calendars and Timetables page.

    Support to complete your enrolment

    If you are uncertain about which courses to enrol in or would like to complete your enrolment with assistance, you can book a 1-on-1 session with an advisor. They can address any questions you have about your program requirements and other important aspects of course selection.

    For more information, including our enrolment FAQ, please visit our Enrolling in Courses page.