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1.This weeks good news AMA /Aboriginal Health career story
2.Sunrise Health Service NT – Chief Executive Officer
4.South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS)
5.LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN INDIGENOUS HEALTH
6. Senior Drug and Alcohol Educator – Murdi Paaki Drug and Alcohol Network
7 – 11 Danila Dilba Health Services Darwin
12. Aboriginal Quitline Coordinator
13. Congress EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST- CLIENT SERVICE ROLES
14. Congress General Practitioner
15. NT Medical Practitioner / General Practitioner
16.Aboriginal students Nursing Scholarships Victoria
17 .This weeks good news AMA /Aboriginal Health career story
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1.This weeks good news Aboriginal Health career story
” As a 13-year-old, James Chapman watched his father, a proud Indigenous man from Yuwlaaraay country, die after a short, seven-week battle with acute myeloid leukaemia. As a school leaver, he became his mother’s carer for 12 months as she recovered from brain surgery.
Today, the 25-year-old, second-year medical student has won the 2017 AMA Indigenous Medical Scholarship –$10,000 a year for each year of study – to help him pursue his dream of becoming a medical professional.”
See full AMA Story HERE or Part below
2.Sunrise Health Service NT – Chief Executive Officer
Applications Close June 29
Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Company Limited (Goolburri) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled not for profit organisation, whose vision is “to Close the Gap in oral and broader health disparities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander peoples within the Goolburri Service Area”.
This is achieved through delivery of innovative, comprehensive and integrated health and well-being support services including:
• Oral Health Care in Toowoomba with mobile service delivery to communities around Roma, Cunnamulla & Charleville (1.5 FTE Dentists)
• a Primary Health Care bulk billing GP services and chronic disease management program based in Toowoomba (1,5 FTE GP clinic)
• In Home support services to elderly clients in Toowoomba
• Family Support services in Toowoomba with satellite offices in St George, Roma, Cunnamulla & Charleville.
Goolburri reaches over 1000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from its Toowoomba fixed clinic and has expanded services in the region, with the a fully equipped Mobile Dental Van.
We require an experienced Dentist to provide quality services as an integrated component of our multi-disciplinary primary health care approach.
This position will primarily work from the Toowoomba based clinic with potential for assistance with the Mobile van service as required.
Competitive Salary Package including salary sacrifice
• Attractive purpose built premises/van
• Set within a small Primary Health Care clinic with professional staff
• Well Balanced working environment – Days negotiable
If you are interested in this position and would like more information, please contact the David Smith (Practice Manager) on (07) 4632 0338
4.South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS)
The South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) is a non Government Health Service based in Bunbury which provides a variety of health services to Aboriginal people in the South West of Western Australia. SWAMS delivers a wide range of community programs and has a strong growth strategy through partnership opportunities and future community development.
Aboriginal Health Worker (50d) Full Time
Here at SWAMS we have an exciting position available for someone looking to make a difference. As an Aboriginal Health Worker, you will be involved in assessment, care coordination, support, advocacy and community development activities.
Specific requirements of this position include but are not limited to;
Essential Criteria
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders descent under section 50(d) Equal Opportunity Act.
- Current Certificate IV (preferred) in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people.
- A demonstrated understanding of the unique issues affecting and impacting upon the health of Aboriginal people
- Experience, skills and knowledge in multidisciplinary teamwork and conflict management.
- Sound written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills along with an ability to adapt to changing needs.
- Knowledge and experience in the provision of health promotion programs.
- Knowledge of community and local Aboriginal cultural issues.
Desirable Criteria
- Knowledge and expertise in the use of Communicare or similar clinical database system.
All candidates must have a WA Drivers License and will be required to undertake a National Police Check prior to beginning employment.
In addition to above award wages, Salary Sacrifice is available for the right candidate .
For Information
For further information about this position, please telephone the Human Resources Coordinator on (08) 9791 1166 during normal business hours.
To Apply
To apply for this role, please visit http://www.swams.com.au Current Vacancies and click on the role that you would like to apply for. This will take you to through the online application process. Alternatively please come and see one of the friendly HR staff who will be able to assist you in going through the online application process
Applications must be received by 5pm Wednesday, 14th June 2017
SWAMS reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement prior to the stated closing date.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Tia Ashwin on , quoting Ref No. 758896.
5.LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN INDIGENOUS HEALTH (INDIGENOUS APPLICANTS ONLY)
Job no: 0039059
Work type: Continuing
Location: Parkville
Categories: Various categories
Centre for Health Equity
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).
Salary: Level B $98,775 – $117,290 p.a or Level C $120,993 – $139,510 p.a. plus 17% superannuation. Level of appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications and relevant experience of the successful appointee.
The University of Melbourne Indigenous Health Equity Unit is seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individual to coordinate the Melbourne School for Population and Global Health’s teaching program in Indigenous health. This exciting position will provide the opportunity for the appointee to be part of a leadership team committed to leading and growing the future health workforce capable of creating parity between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and all Australians. The appointee will demonstrate expertise in the fields of public health and Indigenous health research and demonstrate a strong commitment to advance and coordinate clinical and non-clinical teaching strategies, strengthen curriculum, improve enrollments and if desired undertake research in Indigenous health.
Established in September 2014, the Indigenous Health Equity Unit (IHEU) addresses health impacts of poor socio-economic status, education, unemployment and avoidable health inequities that arise because of situations in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people grow, live, work and age. The appointee will engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, staff and students to close the health gap between Australia’s First Peoples and other Australians. In addition, the appointee will link local, national and international agencies in teaching and research excellence and promote evidence-informed, strengths-based approaches in population, public and global health to ‘closing the gap’ on life expectancy.
The appointee will be responsible for the establishment and evaluation of Indigenous Health Teaching and Learning programs in the Melbourne School for Population and Global Health. This position will design, develop, implement and evaluate the impact of delivery of curricula, staff development for current and future staff, students and graduates. The appointee will also work with the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health teaching staff to ensure students maximise their exposure to Indigenous health issues locally and globally, and coordinate teaching activities as required with the University’s Department of Rural Health in Shepparton.
Close date: 25 June 2017
Position Description and Selection Criteria
0039059.pdf
For information to assist you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/search/info/selection-criteria
Advertised: Jun 05 2017 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Application close: Jun 25 2017 AUS Eastern Standard Time
6. Senior Drug and Alcohol Educator – Murdi Paaki Drug and Alcohol Network
- Rewarding opportunity to develop the capacity of health workers and support Aboriginal communities in the Murdi Paaki region.
- Attractive remuneration package & excellent professional development opportunities.
- Immediate start, contract position until 30th June 2018.
The organisation
Lyndon is a non-government organisation providing drug and alcohol services in regional, rural and remote areas, including: residential services in Orange and outreach programs to the Central West, Blue Mountains, the Murdi Paaki Region (West and Far West NSW) and Bega on the South Coast of NSW.
Lyndon provides innovative, person-centred and evidence-based programs to clients across the lifespan to improve the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.
The role
Lyndon is seeking an experienced Drug and Alcohol Clinician for a Senior Drug and Alcohol Educator role in the Murdi Paaki Drug and Alcohol Network (MPDAN), a workforce development strategy that aims to reduce the harm done by drugs and alcohol in Aboriginal communities.
Based at the Clinical Hub in Orange NSW, the position is responsible for providing: clinical, group and practice supervision, training and education and capacity building services to primary health care providers such as Aboriginal Health Workers, D&A workers and other community service workers in the MPDAN region. An important part of this role is supporting service development of partner Aboriginal Health Services in the region.
Regular travel to the region (i.e. Bourke, Broken Hill, Walgett and Coonamble) is required.
The position is full-time until 30th June 2018.
The candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in health, welfare or related disciplines.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in drug and alcohol service delivery.
- A commitment to upskilling the drug and alcohol workforce including: evaluation, research, ongoing program development and quality improvement.
- Experience providing education and supervision to clinical staff.
- An ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, cross-agency and cross-cultural environment.
- Experience working with or for Aboriginal organisations and communities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with relevant experience and qualifications are encouraged to apply.
The benefits
Enjoy an attractive remuneration package negotiable with experience, plus superannuation, salary packaging, flexible working hours, laptop, paid travel expenses and excellent professional development and training opportunities.
How to apply
For further information on the position or to view a copy of the position description, contact RenCare Recruit on 0439 906 284 or email: renee@rencare.com.au.
To apply, email a cover letter (addressing the selection criteria, available at www.rencare.com.au/jobs) and your CV to renee@rencare.com.au. All applications will be reviewed upon submission.
7 – 11 Danila Dilba Health Services Darwin
7.SOCIAL WORKER
(Integrated Team Care)
*Total Salary $101,200 – $106,344
Full Time / Fixed Term / 1 position
The Social Worker will be responsible for working collaboratively with patients, general practitioners, practice staff and Aboriginal Health Workers to provide appropriate multidisciplinary care and services for Aboriginal people with a chronic condition.
For further information please contact Malcolm Darling (General Manager, Darwin) on 0418 855 839 or email Malcolm.Darling@ddhs.org.au This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 12 June 2017 (5pm)
All applicants must apply via the online portal (link below) ensuring they address the Selection Criteria and include current resume/CV.
To apply please select HERE
8.FAMILY PARTNERSHIP WORKER (FPW)
(ANFFP)
*Total Salary $66,097 – $70,920
Full Time / Fixed Term / 2 position
The Family Partnership Worker (FPW) is integral to the successful implementation of the Australian Nurse Family Partnership Program (ANFPP).
The Family Partnership Worker is responsible for maintaining high level standards of community practice, foster acceptance of the ANFPP model in the community and observe the Primary Health Care Service’s policies and guidelines. The FPW is an identified position.
joy.mclaughlin@daniladilba.org.au This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 12 June 2017 (5pm)
All applicants must apply via the online portal (link below) ensuring they address the Selection Criteria and include current resume/CV.
To apply please select HERE
9.NURSE SUPERVISOR
(ANFFP)
*Total Salary $107,818 – $115,833
Full Time / Fixed Term / 1 position
The Nurse Supervisor will facilitate the implementation and delivery of the Australian Nurse Family Partnership Program (ANFPP) to pregnant women with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander baby and their families using a therapeutic, partnership approach.
joy.mclaughlin@daniladilba.org.au This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 12 June 2017 (5pm)
All applicants must apply via the online portal (link below) ensuring they address the Selection Criteria and include current resume/CV.
To apply please select HERE
10.COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
*Total Salary $81,186 – $89,229
Full Time / Fixed-Term / 1 position
The Marketing and Communications Officer works as part of Corporate Services Team in providing quality support services to the GM Marketing and Corporate Affairs in day-to-day communications, events and stakeholder engagement.
Kyrn.Stevens@ddhs.org.au This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 12 June 2017 (5pm)
All applicants must apply via the online portal (link below) ensuring they address the Selection Criteria and include current resume/CV.
To apply please select HERE
11.REGISTERED MIDWIFE
*Total Salary $118,730 – $123,714
Full Time / ongoing / 1 position
The Registered Midwife will contribute to the quality and delivery of primary health care within the Danila Dilba Health Service Mothers and Babies Clinic, by providing high quality, comprehensive and culturally appropriate midwifery care to patient with the aim of improving maternal and birth outcomes.
Elle.Crighton@ddhs.org.au This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 12 June 2017 (5pm)
12. Aboriginal Quitline Coordinator
Medibank
We’re passionate about nurturing careers.
We support new innovation and thinking, and openly collaborate and share new ideas. We’re healthy and active in our lives and wellbeing is encouraged at every level. Our people play an important role in the future of health and healthcare and we believe that working together, we’re stronger.
About Us
Medibank is a leading private health insurer with 40 years of experience delivering better health to Australians. We look after the health cover needs of millions of customers and deliver a wide range of programs to support health and wellbeing in the community.
The Opportunity
Medibank is delivering the best possible smoking cessation outcomes for Aboriginal clients in NSW and ACT on behalf of Quitline, the Cancer Institute of NSW and Healthdirect Australia.
The Aboriginal Quitline Program provides both inbound and outbound calls to Aboriginal clients who are considering smoking cessation. We have a dedicated team of counsellors who provide specific interventions such as delivering one off counselling, focusing on quit planning, supporting with quitting (including managing withdrawal symptoms), providing strategies for relapse prevention and providing outbound milestone checks.
Joining our Relationship Management team, the Aboriginal Coordinator will provide team leadership and program direction in relation to Quitline, specifically focused on the delivery of the program to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Clients. This is a 12 month maternity leave contract and will be critical in promoting the service & liaising with Aboriginal Health workers & key Aboriginal Health & Community Controlled Services to ensure strong partnerships. The role will have a distinct community focus and will be key in the promotion of the program amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This is a satisfyingly broad role with a range of responsibilities including:
- Develop and implement Aboriginal Health Community Engagement Strategies for the NSW and ACT Aboriginal Quitline program
- Foster relationships within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to promote awareness of services by travelling to identified communities;
- Represent NSW Quitline at Aboriginal Health community events, organising and hosting promotional stalls as required;
- Lead Aboriginal Advisory Groups with participation from key influencers in Aboriginal health groups to inform service design and the delivery of service improvement initiatives;
- Lead engagement efforts to increase the variety of services delivered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;
- Support the development and delivery of cultural education and training across the business and contribute to the Aboriginal Employment Strategy.
About You
You have exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills which enable you to build strong and lasting relationships across a range of internal and external stakeholders/clients and community groups. Critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills are your strong suit as is your ability to lead and motivate others to achieve shared goals and objectives. You will also have the following skills and experience:
- Strong community engagement experience with Aboriginal communities, ideally in health, welfare or similar;
- Strong delivery focus; project management skills will be highly regarded;
Highly desirable – experience as a Counsellor, Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional
This position will only be open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants – Medibank considers this to be a genuine occupational requirement under the relevant anti-discrimination legislation.
What We Offer
In return for your hard work we offer a range of great benefits. Furthermore, we take the health and wellbeing of our employees seriously, offering flexible working conditions and encouraging well-being at all levels of life.
Medibank is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
A Career at Medibank adds up to more. More achievement. More progress. More passion and more innovation for health.
For a career option that will suit you better, click to apply.
Please note, if this position attracts a large volume of interest, the closing date for applications may be brought forward. With this in mind, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
13. Congress EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST- CLIENT SERVICE ROLES
- Client Service Officer
- Across Multiple Sites
- Base Hourly Rate $25.84 – $31.10
Aboriginal Identified
Due to expansion of service locations in Alice Springs Congress is seeking experienced Client Service Officers who will provide a high standard of client service and general administrative support to various Congress Clinical Teams, the roles may involve evening and weekend shiftwork.
Congress offers the following:
- Competitive salaries and allowances
- Six (6) weeks’ annual leave
- Generous salary packaging up to $30,000 per annum
- A strong commitment to Professional Development
- Relocation assistance (where applicable)
- Access to selected Congress health services at no cost for self and eligible family.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Application close: MONDAY 31 JULY 2017.
For more information about jobs at Congress call Human Resources on (08) 8959 4774 or email vacancy@caac.org.au or visit www.caac.org.au/hr.
14. Congress General Practitioner
- Base salary between $179,818 and $208,556 depending on experience (includes district allowance)
- Paid annual leave 6 weeks plus 1 week paid professional development leave
- Flexible working conditions
- Medicare incentive scheme
- NFP salary sacrifice up to $30,000 pa
- General Practice Rural Incentives Program (as at 1 November 2016). Congress operates in MM6 and MM7 regions, providing access to annual gross payments of up to $35K and $60K respectively depending on performance.
- Working with a large team of general practitioners
- Access to Congress provided selected medical services at no cost for self and eligible family..
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (Congress) has over 40 years’ experience providing comprehensive primary health care for Aboriginal people living in Central Australia. Congress is seeking a General Practitioner who is interested in making a genuine contribution to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people.
This position is based in Alice Springs with a town of 27,000 people, with good access to good schools, flights, amenities.
For more information on the position please contract, Medical Director, Sam Heard 0438 556 050 or sam.heard@caac.org.au.
For more information about jobs at Congress call Human Resources on (08) 8959 4774 or email vacancy@caac.org.au or visit www.caac.org.au/hr.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
15. NT Medical Practitioner / General Practitioner
- Rewarding opportunity for experienced GP to join a well-established Community Controlled Health Organisation!
- Contribute to the improvement of medical services for a number of remote communities!
- Highly attractive remuneration package circa $330,000 including a number of fantastic benefits!
About the Opportunity
Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation now has a rewarding opportunity for a Medical Practitioner / General Practitioner to join their dedicated team in Ngukurr, within the Katherine Region of the Northern Territory.
As a Remote Medical Practitioner (RMP) at SHSAC, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, led by the Director of Public Health and Planning. The role will involve provision of primary health care, support for and sharing of skills with other health centre staff and participation in key primary health care initiatives and community consultation.
To be considered for this position you must have the following:
- Registration as a General Practitioner with AHPRA;
- An understanding and commitment to the principles of Aboriginal community control in primary health care delivery; and
- Broad based experience in primary health care appropriate to working in a rural/remote location.
Your dedication will be rewarded with a highly attractive salary package negotiable with skills and experience and salary packaging options.
You will be working in brand new, state of the art facility and also have access to a huge range of other benefits including:
- 6 weeks leave per year;
- Up to 10 days study leave;
- Fully subsidised air-conditioned housing, utilities, subsidised phone rental and up to $100 in phone calls;
- Salary packaging options up to $15,899 per packaging year;
- Full support from the health team; and
- Generous relocation and repatriation.
About the Organisation
Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (SHSAC) is a community Controlled Health Organisation providing medical services to a number of remote communities throughout the Katherine region including Barunga, Manyallaluk, Wugularr, Bulman, Mataranka, Jilkminggan, Minyerri, Ngukurr and Urapunga.
Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation works in partnership with Northern Territory PHN (NT PHN), who provide support services to health professionals and organisation across the Northern Territory. NT PHN offers support and assistance to eligible nurses and allied health professionals who are relocating the to the NT for the purposes of employment.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity in which you can truly make a difference – Apply Now!
16.Aboriginal students Nursing Scholarships Victoria
An exciting new opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Enrolled Nursing Students at Austin Health, Victoria.
We are running a cadetship program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander enrolled nursing students to come and work at our organisation and gain pre-graduation paid practical work experience.
The cadetship program would involve working a total of 40 shifts from June/July – December this year. The cadets will work under the delegation and supervision of a registered nurse. This is an excellent opportunity for the students to have paid experience, learn skills for work readiness and to learn about working within a health service.
I have attached the position description and information flyer. The job is listed on our careers website https://austinhealth.mercury.com.au/ under ‘Enrolled Nurse Aboriginal Cadetship Program’. The job closes today, but we will be extending the deadline to allow for more applications.
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Aboriginal EN Cadetship Position Description
17 .This weeks good news AMA /Aboriginal Health career story
As a 13-year-old, James Chapman watched his father, a proud Indigenous man from Yuwlaaraay country, die after a short, seven-week battle with acute myeloid leukaemia. As a school leaver, he became his mother’s carer for 12 months as she recovered from brain surgery.
Today, the 25-year-old, second-year medical student has won the 2017 AMA Indigenous Medical Scholarship –$10,000 a year for each year of study – to help him pursue his dream of becoming a medical professional.
AMA President, Dr Michael Gannon, who presented the Scholarship at the AMA National Conference 2017 in Melbourne today, said that Mr Chapman’s story is inspiring.
“We know that the medical workforce must reflect the diversity of its patients, and that Indigenous people have improved health outcomes when they are treated by Indigenous doctors and health professionals,” Dr Gannon said.
“Yet in 2017, there are just 281 medical practitioners employed in Australia as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander – representing 0.3 per cent of the workforce.
“This is an improvement. It means that there are 60 more Indigenous doctors practising in Australia than in 2012, which shows how critical medical students like Mr Chapman are to building the Indigenous health workforce.”
Mr Chapman said that while he did not realise it at the time, his father was a victim of the gap that exists between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
“After my father’s death, I travelled to Yuwlaaraay country (north-west NSW and south-west Queensland) with my grandfather to return my father,” Mr Chapman said.
“While on this journey, I learnt a lot about our culture, as well as witnessing rural communities with high Indigenous populations that were clearly suffering from health inequities.
“Coming from a regional city with access to most health specialist facilities within a 10km radius, I was shocked to see communities with access only to a visiting doctor and nurse.”
While doing his HSC, he studied biology and became intrigued by the way the human body worked. He dreamed of one day becoming a doctor, but was discouraged by his teachers.
After school, he began an Arts degree, majoring in Indigenous Studies, at the University of Wollongong. But his study was derailed when his mother was diagnosed with a brain tumour, and he became her carer for a year while she recovered.
“Constantly in clinical environments, my dream of becoming a medical professional became more intense, and after my mother recovered, I began a Science degree with the intention of completing post graduate medicine,” Mr Chapman said.
“Then I discovered an entry program for medicine at the University of New South Wales for Indigenous students.”
Now in his second year, Mr Chapman intends to study from Wagga Wagga from his third year onwards to experience rural health, and rural and remote Indigenous health care. He hopes to become a GP, working with Indigenous women and children in rural and remote Australia.
“I learnt a lot from my father, like the importance of family, culture, and education,” Mr Chapman said.
“His death made me realise my potential to contribute to my fellow Indigenous populations via providing access to health services.
“My purpose in studying medicine is so that I can practise in rural and remote Australia, offering Indigenous people access to equal health care, and addressing a major socio-economic inequality in Australia.
“While I realise that closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people isn’t a one-man job, I take comfort in knowing that I can contribute and make a difference to my fellow Indigenous people’s lives; prolonging and preserving a culture that holds a very important place, both to myself and to many others.”
Dr Gannon said that, in 2017, a total of 286 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students are enrolled across all year levels across Australia. However, four of the 15 colleges are yet to have an Indigenous trainee.
“The AMA Scholarship has assisted many Indigenous men and women, who may not have otherwise had the financial resources to study medicine, to graduate to work in Indigenous and mainstream health services,” Dr Gannon said.
“These wonderful doctors are now the pride of the medical profession and their communities, and role models for Indigenous Australians.”
The AMA Indigenous Medical Scholarship was established in 1994 with a contribution from the Commonwealth Government. The AMA is looking for further sponsorships to continue this important contribution to Indigenous health.
Donations are tax-deductible. For more information, go to https://ama.com.au/advocacy/indigenous-peoples-medical-scholarship
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