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Voluntary Bonding Scheme

The Voluntary Bonding Scheme rewards health professionals who register and work in hard-to-staff professions, communities and specialties.
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  • Voluntary Bonding Scheme

    The Scheme offers financial incentives to newly qualified health professionals to work in the communities and specialties that need them most.
  • Application Guide: Voluntary Bonding Scheme Payment

    Find guidance on filling out the payment application forms and including the right documents, and more information on payments.
  • Voluntary Bonding Scheme 2022 intake information

    The Health Professions, Communities and Specialties eligible for the 2022 Voluntary Bonding Scheme Intake, and registration information.
  • Voluntary Bonding Scheme 2023 intake information

    Voluntary Bonding Scheme 2023 intake information. The registration period for the 2023 intake is now open! To register, find the link below.

  • 2015–2019 VBS Payment Application Forms and Terms and Conditions

    Download VBS Payment Application Forms and Terms and Conditions.
  • 2020–2023 VBS Payment Terms and Conditions

    Download the VBS Payment Application terms and conditions dating from 2020 to 2023.

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