THE National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)has announced the recipients of the 2025 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Scholarship.
Delivered in partnership with Sanofi Australia, the scholarship program is designed to support the next generation of First Nations pharmacists by helping to reduce financial barriers, increase representation in the workforce, and foster culturally safe care pathways for communities.
The 2025 scholarship recipients are Dean Webber, Isaac Burgoyne (pictured), James Sowter, Zoe Forest, and Heidi Robinson.
The students were chosen by a selection panel, based on their commitment to their studies and their ambition to improve community health outcomes as future pharmacy leaders.
"These inspiring students are not just the future of pharmacy; they are the future of culturally responsive healthcare in this country," said Dr Dawn Casey, Deputy CEO of NACCHO.
"At NACCHO, we are committed to fostering the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pharmacists who will play a vital role in improving health equity and strengthening care in our communities.
"Congratulations to Isaac, Heidi, Zoe, James and Dean."
"Representation in healthcare is fundamental to achieving true health equity," said Liz Selby, Country Lead at Sanofi.
"By supporting more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pharmacists, NACCHO is not only diversifying the profession but ensuring culturally appropriate care reaches all communities.
"Sanofi is proud to continue our partnership with NACCHO, building pathways for the next generation of Indigenous healthcare leaders," Selby added.
The scholarship program, which is now in its fourth year, funds five students annually. JM
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