Medicines Scholarships and Grants
What we do
Pharmacist Scholarship
The NACCHO Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacist Scholarship* provides subsidy and support for prospective or current Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander pharmacy students.
The scholarship program aims to build the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pharmacist workforce and to raise the profile of the beneficial role that pharmacy and pharmacists can play in supporting appropriate and culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Recipients receive up to $10,000 per annum to contribute to university expenses.
The scholarship also offers support and mentorship from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals and organisations to ensure ongoing integration and connection with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health sector.
For questions or further information, please contact medicines@naccho.org.au
Updates for future scholarship positions will be announced on NACCHO social media networks.
*Proudly supported by a grant from Sanofi
NACCHO Leadership Grant
The NACCHO Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Leadership Grant, grant aims to support two early to mid-career Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pharmacists or pharmacy students to develop invaluable leadership skills through an international and cross-cultural experience. By empowering future Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pharmacist leaders, we aim to amplify their voices, advocate for community needs, and enhance the cultural safety and effectiveness of healthcare delivery.
The grant offers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pharmacists and pharmacy students the opportunity to embark on an international journey to exchange experiences, gain knowledge, and foster leadership capabilities. Through interactions with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pharmacist representatives in other countries, grant holders will build networks, share best practices, and identify effective strategies. Grant recipients will return to Australia and share their insights with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health sector.
The grant, funded by Pfizer Australia, includes up to $15,000 for travel and accommodation per successful applicant.
Case study
Congratulations to the 2024 recipients of the NACCHO Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacist Scholarship:
- Matthew Cloake
- Isaac Burgoyne
- Shai Ann Wallace
- Dean Webber
- James Sowter
Read about what the scholarship means to them below.
ACCHO locations
NACCHO oversees a network of 146 members, each running Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) across urban, regional, and remote Australia. These ACCHOs range from large facilities with multiple healthcare professionals providing comprehensive services to smaller centres focused on preventive care and health education, primarily delivered by Aboriginal Health Workers and nurses.
Contact
For any inquiries or further information about the Medicines and Pharmacy team at: medicines@naccho.org.au.
