AIDA FUNDING
JMO and Student Funding OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS
We are delighted to provide funded opportunities for students and Junior Medical Officers (JMO) with current AIDA memberships to attend the AIDA 2025 Conference on Gadigal Country (Sydney).
Applicants must note that spaces are strictly limited and funding is not guaranteed to all that apply.
Only current JMOs and student AIDA members who fully complete the two-step application process will be eligible for consideration.
JMOs of any post-graduate year can apply, as well as those who have Fellowed in the preceding 12 months and will be receiving their stethoscope at this year's ceremony.
If you are not expecting to receive a stethoscope and are not a student or JMO PGY1, we recommend prioritising other funding opportunities including opportunities through your college, workplace, university or supporting community organisations. Letters of support can be provided by AIDA when requesting funding from these sources.
AIDA's funded opportunities will be prioritised for members attending to receive their graduation or Fellowship stethoscope, subsequent opportunities will be allocated through an internal selection process.
Applicants attending the conference to receive a stethoscope will be required to provide proof of graduation or Fellowship.
To apply for funding, you must be a current AIDA member and able to take leave from your university or employer.
INCLUSIONS
Successful applicants will receive:
- Up to 4x nights of accommodation (from 26-30 November)
- Return flights to Sydney from your nearest major airport
- Ground transfers in Sydney (SYD airport to hotel, return)
- Full conference registration (three days)
- A ticket to each of the social functions
HOW TO APPLY FOR FUNDING
Apply for funding via the Funding Application Portal. You will be asked to create an account to apply (this is different from your MyAIDA login) and each applicant must complete the process which includes completing both of the steps in full.
An incomplete application cannot be assessed.
STEP 1: Applicant Details and Pre-Registration
- Create an account for the AIDA 2025 Conference - if you've not done so already.
- Enter your pre-registration details.
- You will be required to provide a credit or debit card to comply with the requirements of the accommodation inclusion. No money will be taken from this card - it will become your booking guarantee if your application is successful.
- Enter your preferred flight details, including departure and return port.
STEP 2: Submit Application
- Once you have completed Step 1, additional tabs will appear at the top of the portal.
- Go the the Submit Application page.
- This step of the application will ask you to provide a 250-word statement. This should include how attending the conference will assist with your studies and professional development, contribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, and support or encourage your future work aspirations.
- Remember to upload any documents that are required, such as leave approval confirmation, graduation or Fellowship certificate (if you have not recently graduated or Fellowed, provide proof of enrolment in your current program).
- Agree to the terms and conditions, review and submit the application.
- You will receive an email confirming receipt of your application.
- If you do not receive an email confirming your application has been received, please contact Brittany on conference@aida.org.au immediately, as your application may be incomplete.
If you have any questions or need assistance with any part of the funding application process, please contact Brittany on conference@aida.org.au.
Contact Us
Contact the Organisers: AIDA@spinifexevents.com.au
Contact AIDA: Conference@aida.org.au
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Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Gadigal People, the traditional custodians whose lands we will gather on.
We acknowledge and respect the Gadigal People’s cultural, spiritual and physical connection with their land, waterways and community, and pay respect to Elders past and present.