About Us

NOBA Australia and Alpine Health

The NOBA Program was designed by Alpine Health to assist International Qualified Nurses to gain registration in Australia. Alpine Health has 11 years of experience teaching into the IQN programs such as IRON and EPIQ.

Alpine Health is a Multi-Purpose Service with three sites in the Alpine Shire towns of Bright, Mount Beauty and Myrtleford. We provide integrated Acute Health, community Health and Community and Aged Residential Services for residents and visitors of the Alpine Shire, as well as the Alpine Institute.

Alpine Health is the only Australian Health Service that is also an education and training provider with a direct focus on registration and employment of internstionally qualified nurses.

Our innovative courses are designed and delivered by academic health professionals with current employment within the health sector, ensuring the knowledge and learnings students receive is current, relevant and reflective of health, community and industry need.

As a Health service provider, we have strong partnerships with local and state health providers as well as a broad Australian health sector network . These relationships will expose you to a range of healthcare employers and opportunities to suit your individual needs.

Why choose NOBA Australia ?

  • Alpine Health successfully delivered the Initial Registration Program for Overseas Registered Nurses (IRON) and Entry Program for International Qualified – RN (EPIQ-RN) for over 11 years.
  • Academic and clinical experienced staff.
  • Training facilities, including a well-equipped simulation laboratory within the hospital site.
  • Full access to our Learning Management System (LMS), as well as clinical and academic resources.
  • Student support available from pre-enrolment to completion of course.
  • Be part of an extensive and diverse alumni community
  • Extensive health care sector relationships maximising your exposure to a range of health sector employers and employment opportunities.

Start your journey now

Apply now to begin the path to nursing in Australia.