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Financial Supports
Damion Drapac Centre Scholarships & Access Fund
Situated within the Deakin School of Medicine, The Damion Drapac Centre for Equity in Health Professions’ Education has an access fund designed to provide emergency aid when medical students are in urgent need of extra support due to personal or financial crisis. The Damion Drapac Centre also offers medical school scholarships to dedicated students from under-represented cohorts.
Williamson Family Placement Scholarship
If you are a 3rd or 4th year domestic student studying medicine who is experiencing financial hardship and needs support to attend a rural or remote placement, you may be eligible for this scholarship.
Australian Rotary Health
Australian Rotary Health offers a select number of scholarships each year to medical students who are undergoing a year of work placements in rural settings.
Rural Workforce Victoria
Rural Workforce Victoria have a comprehensive list of placement-specific and general Medicine scholarships, linked above. They also have an interactive placement grant-finder tool for different health disciplines.
If you are experiencing difficulties during your medicine placements, DUSA’s Advocates can assist you by providing a private and confidential space to discuss concerns that may be affecting your placement experience. This may include support with interpersonal issues, helping to raise concerns with relevant university or placement staff, and guidance on appropriate pathways for resolving issues. Advocates can also support students during meetings with Deakin staff regarding placement progress, concerns, or potential placement termination.