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Home > Congratulations to the 2024 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Educational Scholarship recipients ADEA is proud to announce and celebrate the first four recipients of our 2024 First Nations scholarships for their studies in diabetes education and care.
Join us in congratulating the following recipients, whose passion and dedication inspire us.
We are honoured to support these dedicated health professionals who have shown exceptional commitment to helping others and a strong desire to improve diabetes education and management.
Their dedication and passion are truly inspiring, and we look forward to witnessing the positive impact they will undoubtedly make in their communities and beyond.
Congratulations, Teagan, Miranda, Liza, and Sharon on your well-deserved academic scholarships!
Liza is a proud Wiradjuri woman and has more than 20 years of nursing experience.
She currently works as a Registered Nurse with the Integrated Chronic Care for Aboriginal People Program for Hunter New England Health Service on Worimi land.
Her dedication to her community and her desire to address health disparities have driven her pursuit of a career in diabetes education.
She is passionate about promoting wellness and making a positive impact within her community.
“I desire to be a credentialled diabetes educator to help address health disparities, promote wellness, and make a positive impact within the community,” she says.
“To be able to give back to mob and to make a difference in our people’s lives.”
Outside of her professional life, Liza enjoys basket weaving, bushwalking, and participating in CrossFit.
She is a devoted mother to a 17-year-old son and has four stepdaughters and a beautiful Cavoodle named Lexie.
Miranda’s life journey began in Cootamundra, NSW, and has taken her through various towns until she settled in WA at the age of 15.
In 2017, she began working in Aboriginal health administration and quickly realised her passion for the field.
This led her to Marr Mooditj Training, where she studied to become an Aboriginal Health Practitioner, and she has been working in this field since.
Miranda’s interest in diabetes grew from her interactions with clients living with the condition, and her goal is to provide comprehensive diabetes education.
“While I can educate my clients about the basics of diabetes and management, I want to be able to answer all their questions confidently,” she says.
Miranda is excited to use her skills from her education to serve the community, particularly as her region is lacking CDEs.
Teagan’s journey in nursing spans nearly 12 years, marked by her relentless pursuit of knowledge and excellence.
Beginning as an Assistant in Nursing in Aged Care, her drive for learning led her to earn a Certificate III in Aged Care, a Diploma of Nursing, and a Bachelor of Nursing.
Her career has been diverse, encompassing roles in rehabilitation, dermatology, community nursing, and general practice.
“It was not until I participated in the Diabetes Alliance Program that I had a light bulb moment and thought I wanted to study diabetes education and management,” she says.
“I am excited to see where this leads me.”
She is currently pursuing a postgraduate certificate in diabetes education and management, with the goal of providing holistic nursing care and educating communities, especially First Nations Australians, about diabetes management.
In her leisure time, she enjoys Zumba, spending time with her family, and enjoying beach walks during the summer.
Sharon Cartwright is the fourth scholarship recipient, and her profile and photo will be published soon.
The program aims to break down barriers to higher education by providing financial assistance and fostering academic excellence.
ADEA and the award sponsors are committed to investing in the diabetes education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare professionals, as we believe it will contribute to a more equitable and inclusive healthcare system.
We thank our generous sponsors — Abbott, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, and Ypsomed — for making the 2024 scholarships possible.
This year, we are thrilled to have offered six awards, including two recently opened for mid-year applications, to foster academic excellence and contribute to building a brighter future for the community.
ADEA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Educational Scholarship Awards |
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| ADEA Research and Abbott Award |  |
| ADEA Research and Novo Nordisk Award |  |
| ADEA Research and Sanofi Award |  |
| ADEA Research and Ypsomed Award |  |
ADEA is proud to announce and celebrate the first four recipients of our 2024 First Nations scholarships for their studies in diabetes education and care.
Join us in congratulating the following recipients, whose passion and dedication inspire us.
We are honoured to support these dedicated health professionals who have shown exceptional commitment to helping others and a strong desire to improve diabetes education and management.
Their dedication and passion are truly inspiring, and we look forward to witnessing the positive impact they will undoubtedly make in their communities and beyond.
Congratulations, Teagan, Miranda, Liza, and Sharon on your well-deserved academic scholarships!
Liza is a proud Wiradjuri woman and has more than 20 years of nursing experience.
She currently works as a Registered Nurse with the Integrated Chronic Care for Aboriginal People Program for Hunter New England Health Service on Worimi land.
Her dedication to her community and her desire to address health disparities have driven her pursuit of a career in diabetes education.
She is passionate about promoting wellness and making a positive impact within her community.
“I desire to be a credentialled diabetes educator to help address health disparities, promote wellness, and make a positive impact within the community,” she says.
“To be able to give back to mob and to make a difference in our people’s lives.”
Outside of her professional life, Liza enjoys basket weaving, bushwalking, and participating in CrossFit.
She is a devoted mother to a 17-year-old son and has four stepdaughters and a beautiful Cavoodle named Lexie.
Miranda’s life journey began in Cootamundra, NSW, and has taken her through various towns until she settled in WA at the age of 15.
In 2017, she began working in Aboriginal health administration and quickly realised her passion for the field.
This led her to Marr Mooditj Training, where she studied to become an Aboriginal Health Practitioner, and she has been working in this field since.
Miranda’s interest in diabetes grew from her interactions with clients living with the condition, and her goal is to provide comprehensive diabetes education.
“While I can educate my clients about the basics of diabetes and management, I want to be able to answer all their questions confidently,” she says.
Miranda is excited to use her skills from her education to serve the community, particularly as her region is lacking CDEs.
Teagan’s journey in nursing spans nearly 12 years, marked by her relentless pursuit of knowledge and excellence.
Beginning as an Assistant in Nursing in Aged Care, her drive for learning led her to earn a Certificate III in Aged Care, a Diploma of Nursing, and a Bachelor of Nursing.
Her career has been diverse, encompassing roles in rehabilitation, dermatology, community nursing, and general practice.
“It was not until I participated in the Diabetes Alliance Program that I had a light bulb moment and thought I wanted to study diabetes education and management,” she says.
“I am excited to see where this leads me.”
She is currently pursuing a postgraduate certificate in diabetes education and management, with the goal of providing holistic nursing care and educating communities, especially First Nations Australians, about diabetes management.
In her leisure time, she enjoys Zumba, spending time with her family, and enjoying beach walks during the summer.
Sharon Cartwright is the fourth scholarship recipient, and her profile and photo will be published soon.
The program aims to break down barriers to higher education by providing financial assistance and fostering academic excellence.
ADEA and the award sponsors are committed to investing in the diabetes education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare professionals, as we believe it will contribute to a more equitable and inclusive healthcare system.
We thank our generous sponsors — Abbott, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, and Ypsomed — for making the 2024 scholarships possible.
This year, we are thrilled to have offered six awards, including two recently opened for mid-year applications, to foster academic excellence and contribute to building a brighter future for the community.
ADEA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Educational Scholarship Awards |
|
| ADEA Research and Abbott Award | |
| ADEA Research and Novo Nordisk Award | |
| ADEA Research and Sanofi Award | |
| ADEA Research and Ypsomed Award | |