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Purpose – The community-managed mental health sector needs to meet growing workforce demands.Yet, limited research has explored professional development opportunities and effective recruitment andretention strategies to support sector growth. One strategy is the use of a scholarship program to increaseskills and training, via a University qualification. The purpose of this paper is to explore the progress of 19mental health scholarship students and the impact of the scholarship on career intentions.Design/methodology/approach – A mixed-methods approach comprising scholarship applications,questionnaires and semi-structured interviews was used to explore the students’ university experiencesbetween February 2013 and January 2015. Course convenors of the Mental Health Program wereinterviewed. Data were collected across three time-points over 24 months, with each collection informing thenext research phase. Data analysis involved thematic analysis and descriptive statistics.Findings – Deeper knowledge, recognition of experience, new career pathways and improved work practicewere benefits. Managing time and study, and work-life balance were the greatest challenges. Completingstudents displayed a range of internal attributes and accessed external supports. At the time of the study, thescholarships maintained student motivation and intention to work in the sector.Originality/value – This research provides a deeper understanding of the demographics of the sector’sworkforce. Insight into the attributes of completing students was obtained. The benefits realized and thechallenges faced by the scholarship recipients will inform ongoing workforce development programs for thecommunity-managed mental health sector.Full Tex

Utilising a scholarship program as a workforce strategy for the community-managed mental health sector