The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the recipients of Round 2 of the First Nations Cancer Scholarship, which provides financial and wellbeing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates undertaking further cancer-related postgraduate studies or research.
Funded through Cancer Australia and led by the Aurora Education Foundation, the scholarships are part of a $5.9 million, four-year commitment to build the workforce of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people involved in cancer policy, research, and care.
Cancer is the leading cause of death for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The scholarship program aims to strengthen First Nations health leadership in cancer care and will contribute to the delivery of the Australian Cancer Plan.
This year's recipients are:
- Liam White - Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics)
- Hannah Mason - Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Halijah Brewster - PhD: "Psychosocial Care of First Nations women diagnosed with breast cancer in Queensland, Australia"
The First Nations Cancer Scholarship program reflects the Albanese Labor Government's commitment to addressing equity in health outcomes and supports community-led approaches to improving First Nations cancer care.
