• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Study Grant Application

  • This application form is NOT an application for course enrolment. Course enrolment is a separate process that MUST be completed and approved before any funding from the grant is distributed to a successful applicant.

    Scholarship value

    $5,000 during 2026 study.

    Eligibility criteria

    • Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

    • Be an enrolled TAFE Toowoomba student studying a health-related course.

    • Maintain ongoing residency in the Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN region.

    • Demonstrate commitment to your studies for the duration of the course.
    • Maintain compliance with all the criteria set out in the terms and conditions.

    Approved courses for enrolment 

    • Diploma of Nursing HLT54121  

    • Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

    • Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

    • Certificate III Health Services Assistant

    • Certificate III Information Technology

    • Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

    • Diploma of Practice Management

    • Certificate IV in Mental Health

    • Diploma of Human Resources Management

    • Certificate IV Project Management Practice

    • Diploma of Project Management 

    • Certificate IV in Massage Therapy

    • Certificate III Dental Assisting 

    • Diploma of Dental Technology 

    Applicant checklist 

    • Complete all parts of this form (incomplete forms will not be accepted).

    • Keep a copy of your application for your records.

    • Sign and date the form before submitting.

  • Applicant details

    Please fill out your information below
  • Date of birth*
     - -
  • Format: 0000-000-000.

  • Grant questions

    Please answer the below questions with as much detail as possible.
  • Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander?*
  • Are you currently studying?*
  • Are you currently employed by an Aboriginal Medical Service?*
  • Are you currently employed by a mainstream general practice?*

  • Applicant declaration

    • I declare that the information supplied on this form and attached documents are true and correct.

    • I give permission to PHN to access details on my enrolment for the purpose of assessing my application.

    • I authorise the release of this application and supporting documents to the panel convened by PHN to review all applications for this Grant.

    • I accept that the panel’s decision is final and cannot be appealed.

    • I give permission to have testimonials, photographs and interviews published by the PHN and registered training organisation, both online and in print as required.

    • I agree to meet my course requirements and give permission to PHN to access details of my course status for the purpose of maintaining my scholarship.

    • In signing this declaration, I acknowledge that I understand and accept the terms and conditions for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Study Grant awarded by the PHN.

    • If I don’t continue to meet the eligibility requirements, as per the terms and conditions that I shall receive if I am a successful applicant, I agree that I forfeit any further Grant payments.

    • I agree to meet my course requirements and give permission to PHN to access details of my course status for the purpose of maintaining my scholarship.
  • Date*
     - -

  • Privacy
    The information provided by you on this application form will be used by the Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN for the purpose of administration and determining the award of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Study Grant. Provision of this information is essential to determine your eligibility for consideration for the Grant. Information will be stored securely. If you do not provide all the information, then your application will not be eligible for entry.

     

    Your information will be kept safe and secure within Australian-based systems. Your information will remain confidential and will only be used for the purpose stated above. If you have any questions about this survey and the information asked, please refer to our privacy policy including how to contact our Privacy Officer.

    Please do not submit any personal or sensitive information, such as health records, financial details, or identifiable personal data, unless specifically requested.

  •  
  • Should be Empty: