STUDENT AND JMO PGY 1-4 FUNDING

We are delighted to provide funded opportunities for students and Junior Medical Officers (JMO) Post-Graduate Years 1-4 with current financial AIDA memberships to attend the AIDA 2026 Conference on Whadjuk Country. 


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Applicants must note that spaces are strictly limited and funding is not guaranteed to all that apply. 

Only current JMO PGY 1-4's and student financial members who fully complete the two-step application process will be eligible for consideration. 

If you are not expecting to receive a stethoscope and are not a student, we recommend prioritising other funding opportunities including opportunities through your college, workplace, university or supporting community organisations where possible. 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 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.

To be eligible for full conference funding, applicants must meet all the following criteria:

  • Be an AIDA member and have maintained financial membership for a minimum of 12 months prior to receiving funding. Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis for members with less than 12 months’ membership.
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander medical student enrolled in an accredited Australian medical program.
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander doctor PGY 1– PGY 4 not on a specialist training program.

Note: Some funding rounds may be subject to additional eligibility criteria where funding has been provided for a defined cohort or purpose (restricted funding streams).


View AIDA's Funding Guidelines

INCLUSIONS

Successful applicants will receive: 

  • Up to 4x nights of accommodation (2-6 Sept)
  • Return flights to Perth from your nearest airport
  • Ground transfers in Perth (airport - hotel, return)
  • Full conference registration
  • A ticket to all social functions

SCOPE

  • Graduate medical students who are eligible to receive their stethoscope (usually PGY1).
  • Indigenous medical students (all year levels).
  • Indigenous medical doctors not on a specialist training program (PGY 2 – PGY 4).

DEFINITIONS

Medical student: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander medical student enrolled in an accredited Australian medical program.

JMO or PGY 1 – PGY 4: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander doctor (PGY 1– PGY 4) not on a specialist training program.

Financial member: A member whose AIDA membership fees are paid and current (and maintained financial status for the 12 months prior).

REQUIREMENTS

To apply for funding, you must be a current financial member and able to take leave from your university or employer. JMO applicants must be PGY 1-4 and not be on a specialist training program.

DEADLINE

Applications close 5PM AEST, Friday 5 June 2026. 

HELP

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact conference@aida.org.au

HOW TO APPLY

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 2026 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 describing how attending AIDA 2026 Conference will support your academic and/or professional development, contribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes, and support or inform your future career aspirations.
  • Remember to upload any documents that are required, such as leave approval confirmation, graduation certificate (if you have not recently graduated, 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 the Events Team on conference@aida.org.au immediately, as your application may be incomplete. 


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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 Whadjuk Nyoongar people as the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters where we will gather.

We acknowledge and respect the Whadjuk Nyoongar people's cultural, spiritual and physical connection with their land, waterways and community, and pay respect to Elders past and present.