“ Indigenous health students are encouraged to apply for a new scholarship to attend the National Rural Health Conference in Cairns, from 26-29 April 2017.
The scholarship covers return airfares to Cairns, four nights’ accommodation and conference registrations fees. “
The conference, hosted by the National Rural Health Alliance, is Australia’s pre-eminent event for people committed to better health and wellbeing in rural and remote communities.
Keynote speakers include Janine Mohamed, CEO of the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives, and Dr Mark Wenitong, Medical Director of the Apunipima Cape York Health Council.
There are 10 conference scholarships, provided by HESTA super fund in partnership with Rural Health Workforce Australia. They are for medical, nursing and allied health students who belong to Rural Health Clubs affiliated with the National Rural Health Student Network
HESTA Scholarship – Terms & Conditions
The HESTA National Rural Health Conference Scholarship will support 10 university health students to attend the 14th National Rural Health Conference in Cairns, Far North Queensland, from 26-29 April 2017.
At least one of the 10 HESTA scholarships will be reserved for a student with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
Scholarship funding includes return airfares, 4 nights’ accommodation with breakfast at Rydges Cairns and conference registration.*
* Please note: Successful applicants will be responsible for airport transfers, any additional meals (3 dinners) not covered by the accommodation package and the conference program, plus any additional hotel expenses. Breakfasts are provided as part of the accommodation package while lunches, morning and afternoon teas and one dinner are provided at the conference.
Each applicant must be a current member of a Rural Health Club affiliated with the National Rural Health Student Network and currently enrolled in a medical, nursing or allied health course in Australia.
Applicants will be assessed on their response to a series of questions in the online application form – with a particular emphasis on their interest in and commitment to practising in rural Australia.
Student Undertaking
Successful applicants will:
- Agree to take part in media and promotional activities highlighting the scholarship program with HESTA and RHWA
- Ensure that they have obtained permission from their university to attend the National Rural Health Conference, 26-29 April 2017
- Provide immediate notification of withdrawal from or changes to their course of studies in 2017
- Conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner throughout the conference
- Repay scholarship funding received if they faily to comply with the conditions of this agreement
Key dates
- Scholarship applications open: Wednesday 8 March 2017
- Scholarship applications close: 5pm (AEDT) Monday 20 March 2017
- Scholarship winners announced: Monday 27 March 2017
This is part of HESTA’s Reconciliation Action Plan that aims to increase equity between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians.
Applications close at 5pm (AEDT) on Monday 20 March. Find out more and apply at www.rhwa.org.au/hestascholarship
Hestas vision for reconciliation
We’re committed to building community partnerships built on respect.
Increased confidence and choice in retirement for all members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We’ll advocate for equity outcomes between non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
On 31 July 2015, we launched our first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). It was a proud moment for HESTA, as we are the first industry super fund to implement a RAP. The HESTA team have really embraced the commitments and actions in our first RAP. And now, it’s time to review, reflect and challenge ourselves further.