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I UnderstandLoyola Wills’ journey into Medicine has not been a straight-forward one. She first completed an Arts degree, followed by a successful career in local government, but she was not fully satisfied with a desk job. The dream to become a Doctor never quite went away. Loyola has ties to Mabuiag and Badu Islands, and she … Continued
As part of our 25th Anniversary Celebrations, we are reaching out to our members from around the country to hear about the impact AIDA has had on their amazing careers. Dr Brad Murphy is a former AIDA board member and winner of the Indigenous Doctor of the Year award in 2016. He is currently in … Continued
As part of our 25th Anniversary Celebrations, we are reaching out to our members from around the country to hear about the impact AIDA has had on their amazing careers. Mr Kyle Ryan, is our student representative from the University of Queensland and the winner of the Brisbane NAIDOC Youth Award for 2022. Kyle says … Continued
As part of our 25th Anniversary Celebrations, we are reaching out to our members from around the country to hear about the impact AIDA has had on their amazing careers. Ms. Holly Reynolds is our Student Director and an aspiring Indigenous Doctor. Studying at Western Sydney University. Holly’s drive to study medicine comes from seeing … Continued
As part of our 25th Anniversary Celebrations, we are reaching out to our members from around the country to hear about the impact AIDA has had on their amazing careers. Dr Crystal got into studying dermatology while she was doing her internship and junior doctor training at Darwin Hospital, noticing there were limited dermatology services … Continued
As part of our 25th Anniversary Celebrations, we are reaching out to our members from around the country to hear about the impact AIDA has had on their amazing careers. When Rachel Farrelly broke her arm when she was little, her most profound memory was being terrified of the X-ray machine. A lot has changed … Continued
As part of our 25th Anniversary Celebrations, we are reaching out to our members from around the country to hear about the impact AIDA has had on their amazing careers. Dr. Sarah Goddard is a Tennant Creek local whose journey into medicine has been inspiring for those in her town. Sarah is the first Aboriginal … Continued
From ABC News Radio: “If you’ve ever needed to see a GP in Tennant Creek, chances are you’ve come across Dr Sarah Goddard. Sarah grew up in the Barkly and after a stint at uni, decided to move home to be a doctor in her home town. She’s a Kaytetye woman who is passionate about … Continued
AIDA wishes to congratulate Shailyn Isaac who was awarded the 2021 Avant Foundation Indigenous Medical Student Bursary. The Bursary is intended to assist an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander medical student with living or study expenses in 2021, related to relocation, or other activities to support study. “My name is Shailyn Isaac, my traditional names … Continued
Dr Dash Newington’s journey into medicine has taken her from the chill waters and red earth of Australia to the north of England, where she spends her days easing the pain of sick children. It is a far cry from managing a McDonalds, where she first realized she wanted to do something bigger and made … Continued