The Indigenous Leadership Fund provides funding support to enrich the training and member experience.

All trainees and Fellows who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, Māori or Pacific peoples can apply for financial support from the College.

Funding may be granted to:

• cover the costs associated with participating in a relevant course, conference or other activity
• support well-being and connection to Country and family
• offset time and/or salary to facilitate participation in a relevant activity.

Examples of activities that can be considered for financial support include AIDA‘s Annual Conference, Te Ora events, PRIDoC, scientific meetings, education courses, trainee days, leadership and professional development courses and courses that enhance or develop cultural wellbeing, language and/or cultural immersion.

Eligibility criteria

To apply, applicants must:

• identify and be recognised as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, Māori or Pacific person
• be a trainee or Fellow of the RACP
• submit a completed application form by the closing date.

While eligible Fellows are invited to apply for financial support, applications from eligible trainees will be prioritised.

Apply

There are 2 annual funding rounds. To apply, submit your completed application form by:

• Tuesday, 15 April 2025
• Tuesday, 30 September 2025

Email relevant supporting documentation to Alexandra.Kinsey@racp.edu.au

Eligible applications will be reviewed by the Chair and/or delegated nominee/s of the:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Committee
• Māori Health Committee

Related information

Indigenous Leadership Fund application form
Indigenous Leadership Fund Guidelines

For enquiries about the fund, contact the DeadlyDoctors@racp.edu.au or hauoramaori@racp.org.nz