Regional healthcare workers can now apply for local LARC training scholarships
03 Aug 2026
The new outreach training model aims to reduce travel while helping clinicians gain the skills needed to provide Implanon NXT and IUD services in their local communities.
The outreach program is part of the AUSLARC initiative and is available in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, the Northern Territory and Western Australia.
Eligible healthcare professionals can apply for scholarships to complete accredited training in Implanon NXT insertion and removal or intrauterine device (IUD) insertion and removal.
To qualify, applicants must work in a Modified Monash Model (MMM) 2–7 location, meet the clinical requirements for their chosen course, provide written support from their manager and hold appropriate professional indemnity insurance.
The training combines online learning with practical workshops and, where required, supervised clinical placements to help participants build both knowledge and hands-on skills.
Implanon NXT training
The Implanon NXT course begins with an online theory module that must be completed before the face-to-face workshop.
During the practical workshop, participants learn and are assessed on insertion and removal techniques using clinical simulation models under supervision. Some states and territories also include a supervised clinical placement.
Healthcare professionals choosing the Clinical Attachment pathway must organise at least six patients for a one-day placement, including a minimum of two insertions and two removals. They must also have access to a suitable procedure room, an adjustable examination bed or chair, and appropriate clinical lighting.
After completing the program, participants should be able to safely assess patients, provide counselling, and perform Implanon NXT insertions and removals.
IUD training
The IUD training program includes three stages: an online theory module, a practical workshop, and a supervised two-day clinical placement.
Participants are required to arrange at least 12 patients for the clinical placement, although requirements may vary depending on local training arrangements.
After successful completion, participants should be able to independently assess patients, provide counselling, and safely insert and remove both hormonal and copper IUDs.
Training sites must have a suitable procedure room, an adjustable examination bed or chair, good clinical lighting, resuscitation equipment and access to atropine.
How to apply
Healthcare professionals can apply individually or as part of a workplace or regional group.
Individual applicants may need to wait until enough participants are available in their area before training is scheduled. Workplaces can also host outreach training, but every participant must submit a separate scholarship application through the AUSLARC portal.
Applicants with an existing AUSLARC account should first notify Sexual and Reproductive Health Australia by emailing auslarc@srha.org.au before applying. Once outreach applications become available, applicants can complete the additional questions in the AUSLARC portal and will be notified of the outcome by email.
All applicants must meet the required eligibility criteria before being accepted. Those with outstanding requirements may be contacted and given the opportunity to complete them before final approval.
Regional healthcare workers can now apply for local LARC training scholarships
Source: AUSLARC / Sexual and Reproductive Health Australia.