**APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED** – Now in its sixth year, the 2026 Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Program was launched Tuesday 26 May 2026, to coincide with National Sorry Day.
It seems so appropriate that the Australian Federation of Medical Women can celebrate the 5th year of the Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Program along with NAIDOC’s 50th anniversary by announcing five recipients of the 2025 Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursaries.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Closing Soon ! Applications for the 2025 Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursaries will close on 30 June 2025!
Just a reminder that applications for the AFMW 2025 Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Program close 30 June 2025. Bursary recipients will be women who identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, is a Medical Graduate or in their final year of medicine of an Australian medical degree or course. Forward this on or Submit Your Application Today!
PRIDoC stands for Pacific Region Indigenous Doctors Conference, and is a biannual meeting of the Indigenous Doctors from 8 nations, including Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Hawaii, Taiwan, Canada, and USA. Last year’s conference in December 2024, was the first time in 12 years that Australia had the privilege of hosting PRIDoC.
February 13th marks the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations. It is important that we reflect the work that still needs to be done to address the impacts of unresolved and intergenerational trauma, through listening to the stories of Stolen Generation survivors.
The celebration of Australia Day has evolved significantly since its inception, reflecting changes in social attitudes, national identity, and recognition of Indigenous perspectives. Here’s my overview of its evolution (by Dr Marjorie Cross OAM)
[EVENT] The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) invites you to gather on Kaurna Country for the 11th Biennial Pacific Region Indigenous Doctors Congress (PRIDoC) 2024 – 2 to 6 December. Register today.
Here is the replay of Croaky Health Media Monday afternoon’s meeting about maintaining the momentum toward a Voice. On October 14th it will be one year since the referendum. Their message is clear that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people want us as friends and allies. It certainly is an important and timely message.
This week, 7-14 July, is NAIDOC Week and the theme for 2024 is ‘Blak, Loud and Proud’ which encapsulates the “unapologetic celebration of Indigenous identity”. The theme also celebrates the unyielding spirit of communities and invites all to stand in solidarity, amplifying the voices that have long been silenced.
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