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IUSTI Conference Scholarships: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce

Application deadline: Sunday 28 July

Thank you for your interest in submitting a scholarship application to attend the IUSTI World Congress, taking place 16 – 20 September 2024 at ICC Sydney and the Burnet Training Program in November in Naarm (Melbourne) this year.

Please review the below criteria before submitting an application.

Scholarship Criteria:
  • Must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
  • Be living and working in Australia
  • Work in a community-controlled health service / organisation
  • Must have approval to attend both the IUSTI World Congress in Sydney (Gadigal Country) on 17-20 September 2024 and Burnet Training Program* in November in Naarm (Melbourne) this year.
Burnet wishes to liaise directly with scholarship recipients for the scheduling of the training day. The content will be discussed with the recipients at the IUSTI Congress. All accommodation and flight costs will be covered by Burnet to attend.

Scholarship includes:
  • Conference registration, Conference dinner ticket, flights and accommodation for 3 nights (extra nights may be covered depending on flight availability to and from your destination).
  • Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is included in the registration for the conference.
1.What is your first name?(Required.)
2.What is your last name?(Required.)
3.What is your current position?(Required.)
4.What is the name of the organisation you work for?(Required.)
5.Which State or Territory do you live in?(Required.)
6.Email Address(Required.)
7.Contact Number(Required.)
8.Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander?(Required.)
9.Please confirm you have already sought and received approval to attend the IUSTI Congress 2024 and the Burnet Training Program taking place in November.(Required.)
10.Explain your role in your organisation and why attending this conference is important to you (Maximum 200 words)(Required.)
11.Provide a brief outline, including examples, of how you will transfer the knowledge you learn at the conference to people in your community and through your work (Maximum 200 words)(Required.)
Thank you for your application. The applications will be reviewed and the outcomes will be provided in mid July.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact conference@ashm.org.au or +61 458 291 166