Aim: What attracts early career nurses and midwives to work in regional New South Wales and how can the Mid North Coast Local Health District best support their professional pathway to ensure they remain. Objectives: 1. Identify what attracts early career nurses and midwives to regional NSW 2. Understand the recruitment experience for early career nurses and midwives 3. Identify the professional needs to early career nurses and midwives to ensure they are successfully retained in regional NSW