My name is Breanah Corpus and I am a proud 19-year-old Yawuru woman from Western Australia. I am one of seven kids and an older sister to five of my siblings. As a First Nations person, what drives me to become a Midwife is the opportunity to help those that are embarking on a beautiful yet life changing experience.

This scholarship will help me to purchase supplies and textbooks that are needed. It will also go towards helping me with transport to and from placements and COCE appointments.

Category A ($5,000) Scholarship 2025

I come from a small country town in country NSW. I am the first individual in both my immediate and extended family to attend university. My aspiration to become a midwife stems from both my background and a want to support both women & families, I am beyond passionate about women’s health & their health outcomes.

As I live rurally, in order to attend University and placements, I must commute or relocate. This scholarship has allowed me to focus solely on my studies and placements without the added stress of financial strain.

Category A ($5,000) Scholarship 2025

Hi, my name is Billie and I am proud indigenous woman. I am a mum to my two children, Sunny (2 years) and Buster (4 months) and a full-time guardian to my 2 siblings.

As part of my degree, I need to purchase various study materials such as textbooks, uniforms, stationery and other things which add up quickly. This scholarship will help cover those costs  ensuring that I have everything I need to succeed academically without worrying about whether I can afford the essentials. One of the biggest financial challenges I face is the travel costs associated with clinical placements, which can be far from home. The associated travel expenses can quickly become overwhelming. This scholarship will help me cover those travel costs, making it more feasible to access the hands-on training necessary to become a skilled midwife.

My name is Tanaio Anau, I am a proud Torres Strait Islander women born on Thursday Island. I come from a very remote community of Boigu Island in the region of Torres Strait. I am a single mother of three children who inspired me to embark on this amazing journey to become a midwife.

Pursuing my passion for midwifery, has required me to relocate from home and take time off from work. I was fortunate to take approved leave without pay for the duration of my clinical placements set out for this year, however, this has significantly affected my financial situation with rent, personal expenses, children’s school fees as well as study expenses including the purchase of textbooks and resources for midwifery study and clinical placement. This scholarship will ease this financial burden.

My name is Ella-Paris Blackberry. I am a 24-year-old proud Aboriginal woman living on Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi Country. I have a beautiful 7-month-old son, Teddy and I’m currently in my third and final year of the Bachelor of Midwifery at Australian Catholic University.

This scholarship has provided vital support to both myself and my family, helping me complete my Bachelor of Midwifery by easing the financial pressures of third year – balancing study, placement and family responsibilities. With over 500 hours of unpaid clinical placement remaining, this support will help cover essential costs such as fuel, parking, childcare and the purchase of an additional ACU clinical uniform and shoes.

Category A ($5,000) Scholarship 2025

As a First Nations woman, becoming a midwife is about so much more than just delivering babies—it’s about being there for our women during one of the biggest moments of their lives. I’ve seen how important it is for our mob to have care that feels safe, culturally strong, and understands where we come from.

This scholarship will be a huge help as I head into my first placement and practical experience. It’s a big step in my studies, and having the financial support will ease a lot of the stress, especially with travel, accommodation, and other costs that come with it. It’ll make a real difference in helping me get through this exciting and challenging time in my studies.

Category A Part-time ($2,500) Scholarship 2025

I am a proud Wiradjuri woman who grew up on Kombumerri land and currently reside on Yuggera/Ugarapul land in the Lockyer Valley. I am a mother to three beautiful sons and work as a clinical midwife at Jaghu Midwifery Group Practice at Ipswich Hospital. I am currently enrolled and studying my Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health. This scholarship will go towards my supporting my clinical placement required as part of this coursework.

Category B ($1,000) Scholarship Recipient, 2025

I am a proud Noongar woman, descending from the Whadjuk, Yued, Nyikina and Ballardong people. Currently I work at King Edward Memorial Hospital as a Clinical Midwife Specialist in the Aboriginal Midwifery Group Practice (AMGP) Team.  I was the inaugural midwife in this team and was heavily involved in the implementation of this model of care for indigenous women and mothers of indigenous babies.  This scholarship will assist me with costs relating to the Prescribing for Midwives course I am currently undertaking.

Melissa Lynch

Category B ($1,000) Scholarship Recipient, 2025

Category B ($1,000) Scholarship Recipient, 2025