Professor Michael Kidd AO

Established in 2013, the annual Professor Michael Kidd AO Scholarship supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students at Flinders University to become doctors, nurses, paramedics and allied health professionals.

"As a graduate of Flinders University, and a former member of the academic staff, I am pleased to establish a scholarship to support an Indigenous student studying at Flinders University to become a health professional," says Professor Michael Kidd AO.

Professor Kidd is an academic, primary care researcher, educator and clinician. From 2020 to 2023, he served as Principal Medical Advisor and Deputy Chief Medical Officer with the Australian Government Department of Health - during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Professor Michael Kidd AO

Professor Kidd encourages others to contribute to the scholarship and make a real difference to removing barriers for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and improving health outcomes for Indigenous communities.

"If people really want to make a difference to something that stretches far beyond their lifetime, then I would urge them to support a scholarship like this," says Professor Kidd.

"It not only helps students through their journey, but ultimately it touches the communities they go on to work with.

"These health professionals will serve as great role models for the next generation of Indigenous kids who look up and say, wow, if uncle or aunty from our community can become a doctor or a nurse or an optician or a dietician, then I can do that too."

Scholarships play a fundamental role in reducing financial pressures to enable students to focus on their studies, complete their degree and achieve career goals.

Donate today to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students become health professionals.

100% of your tax-deductible donation will support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health and medical students at Flinders University.

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^{Published 2020. Updated December 2024. Author: Lynda Allen.}