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Three university students have been celebrated for their ‘invaluable contributions’ already made to their local communities and diabetes education before they were announced as the latest recipients of First Nations–focused ADEA scholarships.
University of Technology Sydney (UTS) students Tanikka Moore, Tamarla Smith, and Kathy Lemon were announced as recipients of ADEA Diabetes Research Foundation scholarships during the university’s Faculty of Health awards ceremony on 21 June.
Ms Moore received the ADEA Research and Sanofi Australasia Scholarship, Ms Smith received the ADEA Research and Dianne and Tom Klinge Scholarship, and Ms Lemon received the ADEA Research and Dixie Klemm Scholarship.
Recipients of ADEA scholarships Tanikka Moore and Tamarla Smith with ADEA President Amanda Bartlett and Sanofi’s Head of Medical James Scott at the UTS Faculty of Health awards ceremony on 21 June. Photo: UTS Faculty of Health.
The scholarships, which began in 2021, are awarded to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake a UTS Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Management.
Once scholarship recipients graduate, ADEA offers support to complete their credentialling to become CDEs.
The aim is to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals skilled in diabetes education and management to improve health outcomes for First Nations communities.
ADEA President Amanda Bartlett and Sanofi’s Head of Medical James Scott announced the scholarships at the scholarship awards ceremony.
Dr Shannon Lin, course director of the Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Management at UTS, said they were proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of all three scholarship recipients.
‘They have already made invaluable contributions to their local communities in diabetes education,’ she said.
Dr Lin, who is also an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and CDE, said in line with the faculty’s health strategic plan, they were committed to enhancing the First Nations diabetes workforce.
‘We firmly believe that by working together, we can make a substantial difference to the diabetes epidemic,’ she said.
‘We also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to ADEA and our generous sponsors for their unwavering support.
‘Without their contribution, none of this would have been possible.’
The scholarships contribute to ADEA’s strategic pillar to collaborate with key stakeholders to improve outcomes for people with diabetes and were made possible thanks to the generous support of Sanofi, Dixie Klemm, and Tom and Dianne Klinge.
Three university students have been celebrated for their ‘invaluable contributions’ already made to their local communities and diabetes education before they were announced as the latest recipients of First Nations–focused ADEA scholarships.
University of Technology Sydney (UTS) students Tanikka Moore, Tamarla Smith, and Kathy Lemon were announced as recipients of ADEA Diabetes Research Foundation scholarships during the university’s Faculty of Health awards ceremony on 21 June.
Ms Moore received the ADEA Research and Sanofi Australasia Scholarship, Ms Smith received the ADEA Research and Dianne and Tom Klinge Scholarship, and Ms Lemon received the ADEA Research and Dixie Klemm Scholarship.
Recipients of ADEA scholarships Tanikka Moore and Tamarla Smith with ADEA President Amanda Bartlett and Sanofi’s Head of Medical James Scott at the UTS Faculty of Health awards ceremony on 21 June. Photo: UTS Faculty of Health.
The scholarships, which began in 2021, are awarded to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake a UTS Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Management.
Once scholarship recipients graduate, ADEA offers support to complete their credentialling to become CDEs.
The aim is to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals skilled in diabetes education and management to improve health outcomes for First Nations communities.
ADEA President Amanda Bartlett and Sanofi’s Head of Medical James Scott announced the scholarships at the scholarship awards ceremony.
Dr Shannon Lin, course director of the Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Management at UTS, said they were proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of all three scholarship recipients.
‘They have already made invaluable contributions to their local communities in diabetes education,’ she said.
Dr Lin, who is also an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and CDE, said in line with the faculty’s health strategic plan, they were committed to enhancing the First Nations diabetes workforce.
‘We firmly believe that by working together, we can make a substantial difference to the diabetes epidemic,’ she said.
‘We also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to ADEA and our generous sponsors for their unwavering support.
‘Without their contribution, none of this would have been possible.’
The scholarships contribute to ADEA’s strategic pillar to collaborate with key stakeholders to improve outcomes for people with diabetes and were made possible thanks to the generous support of Sanofi, Dixie Klemm, and Tom and Dianne Klinge.
