Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association

12/02/2026

How is it February already? 😅 Here’s your monthly round-up of current opportunities ...with some deadlines just around the corner!

🔹 ASM Travel Award | ACD
Applications open until 15/02/2026
https://www.dermcoll.edu.au/fellows/college-research-grants-awards/

🔹 EOI for Ministerial appointments | CRMEC
Applications open until 16/02/2026
http://crmec.net/

🔹 Advisory Group | The Young Deadly Free, UQ
Applications open until 20/02/2026
youngdeadlyfree@uq.edu.au for EOI

🔹 EOI Advisory Board members | RHRI, Charles Sturt University
Applications open until 28/02/2026
https://www.csu.edu.au/

🔹 Call for Abstracts | HCSS
Applications open until 02/03/2026
https://jhfmhn.eventsair.com/hcss-2026/call-for-abstracts

🔹 Hiring Senior Manager – Business Development | AIDA
Applications open until 03/03/2026
https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/aida/senior-manager-business-development?locations=15

🔹 Hiring Corporate Services Director | AIDA
Applications open until 03/03/2026
https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/aida/director-corporate-services?employer=Australian%20Indigenous%20Doctors%27%20Association%20Ltd

🔹 Free for AIDA Members 2026 Prep for SET | RACS
Applications open until 15/03/2026
https://events.surgeons.org/signin?ReturnUrl=/event/sessions?id=NSWPfP20260301

🔹 Aboriginal Trainee Doctors Forum | HETI
Applications open until 27/03/2026
https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/courses-and-programs/nsw-aboriginal-trainee-doctors-forum

🔹 Trauma Workshop | Health Workforce Queensland
Application end date: 29/03/2026
https://www.healthworkforce.com.au/events/trauma-workshop-1?source=aida.org.au

🔹 Call for Indigenous health papers | MJA
Applications open until 31/03/2026
https://www.mja.com.au/journal/instructions-authors-reviewers

🔹 Greenspace4Hospital Staff study | UniMelb
Applications open until 26/04/2026
https://safes.unimelb.edu.au/research/girg/research/greenspace-4-hospital-staff

Does your organisation have an opportunity to share with AIDA? 📩 Submit your details! aida.org.au/members/member-opportunities/

11/02/2026

Another one for the books!! ⭐ We are extremely proud of AIDA Student Members, Jaaron Davis, Arkayla McPhee and Daisy Alps who graduated this week with their Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery undergraduate degree at Curtin Medical School.

Curtin Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne commended the graduates, saying that 💬 "Increasing the number of Aboriginal doctors is essential to closing the health gap, strengthening Culturally informed healthcare and inspiring the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals.”

👏🏾👏🏼👏🏿 Join us in congratulating the three newly graduated doctors who are starting their careers at a time of growing demand for skilled and Culturally aware practitioners.

From Country to clinic - Curtin University is celebrating a powerful milestone this week with the graduation of three Aboriginal doctors. Jaaron Davis, Daisy...

11/02/2026

On this day filled with pride for AIDA and our Community, we congratulate Dr Kelvin Kong’s on his address at Parliament House for the 2026 Wang Gungwu Lecture on Tuesday.

Australia’s first identified First Nations surgeon and AIDA Member, Dr Kong, who also has Malaysian Chinese heritage, was invited to speak at one of Australia's most significant public forums. The lecture explores Australia’s relationship with China and the Chinese diaspora, placing Dr Kong’s powerful story of identity, leadership and belonging on a national stage.

Dr Kong’s contribution reflects the strength of First Nations voices in shaping national and international conversations across Cultures and Communities.

📰 Read more about Dr Kelvin's powerful speech: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-11/kelvin-kong-s-growing-up-chinese-and-indigenous-australia/106326388?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web

🔹 Note that the 2026 Wang Gungwu Lecture will soon premiere on ABC Australia, ABC TV and ABC iview. Stay tuned!

Australia's first identified First Nations surgeon, Dr Kelvin Kong spoke about his Malaysian Chinese heritage during the annual Wang Gungwu lecture at Parliament House.

11/02/2026

Huge congratulations to AIDA President Dr Jonathan Newchurch on graduating with a Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood) from Deakin University. 🎓

Dr Newchurch began his degree in 2023 to strengthen his understanding of early childhood education as a deliberate step toward supporting Kaurna language revitalisation and the re-establishment of intergenerational language transmission.

We’re proud to celebrate this achievement with you, and the leadership, service and Community-led vision it represents. 👏🏾

On 9 February, I graduated from Deakin University with a Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood). Although I completed the course requirements in 2025, I deferred the graduation ceremony while overseas on my Winston Churchill Trust (Australia) Fellowship, spending time with Indigenous langu...

10/02/2026

Last September, AIDA and our medical Community was deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of final-year medical student and ANZEF Scholarship recipient, Dr Assan Heath Sam.

Today, ANZEF and RANZCO have announced the Dr Assan Heath Sam Scholarship for First Nations Leadership in Eye Health, established to honour Assan’s legacy.

Assan was a proud Bwgcolman and Erub man with strong connections to Palm Island, Cape York Communities and the Torres Strait. This scholarship will support future First Nations leaders to continue the work Assan cared so deeply about.

We remember Assan with respect, gratitude and pride. 💚🤍💙🖤💛❤️

ANZEF and RANZCO are honoured to announce the Dr Assan Heath Sam Scholarship for First Nations Leadership in Eye Health, established in memory of Assan Heath Sam — a proud Bwgcolman and Erub man and aspiring First Nations ophthalmologist.

Assan passed away unexpectedly in 2025, and this scholarship honours his legacy and unwavering commitment to community, with deep respect to his family.

Read full acknowledgement: https://anzef.org/dr-assan-heath-sam-scholarship/

The scholarship supports First Nations medical students and junior doctors to attend the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference, helping develop future leaders in eye health.

Further details on eligibility and how to apply will be shared soon.

Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association

10/02/2026

As part of our ongoing work, Cancer Australia and AIDA are working in partnership on the First Nations Oncology Experience Program (FNOEP), supporting First Nations medical students to explore pathways into oncology and cancer care.

We’ve seen strong interest in the program and are now moving into the next phase, with participants to be selected and placement host sites being shortlisted, guided by our Advisory Group in the coming months.

This work forms part of a long-term commitment to strengthening a culturally safe oncology workforce led by First Nations doctors.

Interested in a future intake of the First Nations Oncology Experience Program? Register your interest here: bit.ly/AIDA_CA-FNOEP

For more information, contact Senior Programs Officer, Chanelle Martin via email programs@aida.org.au

08/02/2026

Are you a final year medical student or intern aspiring to pursue a career in surgery?

Join Royal Australasian College of Surgeons for the Newcastle 2026 Prep for SET workshop, a 1-day event designed to equip you with the essential information and practical skills needed for your journey towards a surgical career.

📅 When: Saturday 28th March 2026
📍 Where: John Hunter Hospital, Lookout Rd, New Lambton Heights NSW 2305

Free registration for AIDA members, please email membership@aida.org.au if you are interested.

05/02/2026

Save the date! 🔔 AIDA is proud to collaborate with the Health Education & Training Institute (HETI), the Ministry of Health's Aboriginal Workforce team to present the first Aboriginal Trainee Doctors Forum (ATDF) of 2026, taking place Friday 27 March.

The ATDF is held twice a year and brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical trainees from across NSW (rural, regional and metropolitan) to connect, learn and strengthen the Aboriginal medical workforce pathway.

🗓 Date: Friday 27 March 2026
📍 Venue: Tranby Aboriginal Co‑operative, Glebe
⏰ Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
👥 Who can attend: All NSW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical trainees are welcome. Trainees can speak to their JMO Management Unit or to the office of the Medical Dean who will support attendance.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/courses-and-programs/nsw-aboriginal-trainee-doctors-forum

04/02/2026

Student Representative nominations are now open! 📢

If you’re passionate about supporting other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students, this is your chance to make an impact. 💛 Take on a voluntary role connecting with peers at your university and sharing meaningful updates and advice with your AIDA Regional Lead.

🔗 More info and nomination form: https://aida.org.au/medical-pathways/student-representatives-and-regional-leads/

04/02/2026

Have you registered yet?! 👀 We’re excited to share that AIDA CEO, Dr Peter Malouf, will be speaking at Australian Health Week 2026 (AHW26).

As proud official Community partners for this major event, 🎟️ we have 100 complimentary tickets to AHW to share with our Members.

📍 ICC Sydney
📅 11–12 March 2026

Get in quick! Claim your FREE ticket: https://tickets.lup.com.au/aus-healthcare-week-2026?cat=CAT-LOYALTY&ref=AIDA

01/02/2026

✨ Whether it’s sweeping landscapes, shimmering waters, dramatic skies, or places of deep cultural significance that hold meaning to you.

AIDA is calling on our Members to be part of the picture and help us grow a member-shared image library of meaningful photographs of Country.

Learn more and contribute your photos here: https://aida.org.au/uncategorized/country-together/

29/01/2026

AIDA is calling for Expressions of Interest from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander non-GP Fellows to join our new Fellows Reference Group.

This Group will guide AIDA’s Specialist Trainee Support Program (STSP), strengthen pathways for specialist trainees, and support the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors.

🩺 Remuneration provided
📆 Meets 3–4 times a year
⏰ EOI closes 6pm, 15 February 2026

How to Apply:
Please submit an Expression of Interest of no more than one page outlining your background, current role, relevant experience, and motivation for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specialist trainees.

📧 For more details and to submit your interest, please email stsp@aida.org.au