Funding Support
Rural Health West is committed to supporting rural health professionals attending the Aboriginal Health Conference 2026.
We offer funding support through different programs to make participation more accessible, fostering opportunities for connection, learning and sharing insights that strengthen rural healthcare in Wester Australia
Health Workforce Scholarship Program
Scholarships or bursaries are available for medical, nursing/midwifery, dental, allied health and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers providing primary health care services in rural and remote Western Australia in private practice, an Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS), Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) or non-government or not-for-profit organisation.
You are not eligible if you are employed solely by the State Government.
To apply for HWSP funding, you must meet to the eligibility requirements. The full eligibility requirements and exclusions are detailed on the website here.
If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please email hwsp@ruralhealthwest.com.au.
Travel support
Rural Health West will provide travel support for eligible delegates with full attendance to the conference. For more information please visit our Travel Page.