• Tertiary studies in a recognised health science course at an Australian University or higher education TAFE institute or
• Vocational education and training (VET) in a health science field

This information pack contains the following information:

• Award categories
• Eligibility
• Selection criteria
• Selection panel
• Submission details
• Application form.

For more information, please contact Inspiro on 9028 0153 or penny.taylor@inspiro.org.au.

About Inspiro

Inspiro is a local, non-profit community health service providing primary care services to the Yarra Ranges community.  Our team of more than 90 staff are here to connect everyone to the health care they need, regardless of their situation. We provide dental services, podiatry, physiotherapy and exercise physiology, children’s and adult occupational therapy, children’s and adult speech pathology, counselling, dietetics, diabetes education and health promotion.

Values that drive our actions

Friendly - We offer a welcoming and accessible place where people are treated with respect and dignity.

Client Centred - We support the right of each individual to set their own health goals and actively work alongside and empower people to reach them.

Local - We provide a strong community membership, board and workforce which keeps us grounded on what is important for clients.

Award categories

The program offers the following awards:

• $10,000 Inspiro Tertiary Health Scholarship
• $7,500 Inspiro Tertiary Health Scholarship
• $2,500 Encouragement Award
• $2,500 Encouragement Award.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must be:

Residents of the Shire of Yarra Ranges who are currently undertaking or are enrolled to commence:

• Tertiary studies in a recognised health science course at an Australian University or higher education TAFE institute or
• Vocational education and training (VET) in a health science field

Applicants must have resided in the Shire of Yarra Ranges for at least 12 months.  Students temporarily residing outside of the Yarra Ranges Shire for study purposes are also eligible but must demonstrate that their full-time residence is in the Yarra Ranges. Contact Yarra Ranges Council to confirm if your address is eligible: http://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Home

Undergraduate and postgraduate, part-time and full-time students can apply.

Selection criteria

The selection panel will consider the following criteria:

1. Academic achievement that demonstrates your commitment to succeeding in your chosen field of study
2. Community involvement that demonstrates your commitment to your local community
3. Personal attributes that could help demonstrate your suitability for the scholarship

The panel will also consider special circumstances, including financial and/or personal hardship.  Referee comments are also required in your application.

Selection panel

The selection panel includes representatives from the Inspiro Board of Governance and a community representative.

Submission details

Submissions must be in writing (hardcopy or email applications accepted) using the application form provided here and may be submitted to:

Penny Taylor                          OR                               Emailed to:

Inspiro                                                                        penny.taylor@inspiro.org.au

17 Clarke Street                                                         (if you do not receive a confirmation receipt

Lilydale VIC 3140                                                        email within 48 hours, please contact us on 9738 8801.)

Applications must be received by 4pm on Friday 29 March 2019

Interviews - Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview so please ensure a contact phone number is provided.

Presentation event - An official award presentation event will be held on Thursday 2 May 2019 4.00pm at Inspiro, 17 Clarke Street, Lilydale.  An invitation will be sent to award recipients and family and friends are invited to attend.



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