Nominations close soon for 2024 Flinders University NT Supervisor Recognition Awards – Celebrating Health Leaders
Flinders University is calling for public nominations for the 2024 Rural and Remote Health NT Supervisor Recognition Awards, which honour exceptional health professionals who supervise staff and students across the Northern Territory (NT).
These awards celebrate doctors, nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals in the NT, who make a significant impact on workplace education and student placements in a supervisor category.
Professor James Smith, Deputy Dean of Rural and Remote Health NT at Flinders University, emphasises the critical role these supervisors play.
“Our health professionals are vital in guiding students through their placements, particularly in remote areas where they gain unique insights, invaluable cultural learning, and hands-on experience. Their mentorship helps shape the future health workforce,” says Professor Smith.
Flinders University facilitates health placements for its own students from the NT and South Australia, as well as close to 500 students from universities across Australia annually, offering valuable learning opportunities in rural and remote communities. This initiative highlights the NT as an ideal destination for health professionals seeking impactful careers.
“These supervisors not only excel in their clinical and professional duties but go the extra mile to create enriching learning experiences, while championing the Territory as a prime employment destination,” says Professor Smith.
“Their dedication helps ensure students receive the comprehensive training and support needed to thrive in their careers.”
Jacinda Roberts, a nutritionist and dietitian who has worked in Central Australia on and off for seven years in government roles and in an Aboriginal Medical Service, won ‘Outstanding Regional Supervisor’ award in 2022.
Ms Roberts who has since become a Flinders lecturer, says seeing allied health students from all over Australia coming to Alice Springs for placements is significant for both the community and the students.
“Many students are visiting the NT for the first time, and it’s important to make them feel welcome and supported,” says Ms Roberts.
“I have supervised students who, after graduating, have returned to Central Australia for jobs. It’s incredibly rewarding to see how providing a positive placement experience encourages students to want to return and build our local health workforce,” she adds.
With over 60 nominations already in, the awards in six major categories are gearing up for another successful year. Nominations close on Friday, 27 September.
Health students, professionals, university staff and the public are encouraged to submit their nomination here: Supervisor Recognition Awards Nomination Form.
The awards are now in their seventh year and are video-linked across the Territory to the Flinders campuses in Darwin, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine, and Nhulunbuy. The winners will be announced at a special event on Thursday, 28 November 2024.