Introducing Ms Lauren Roth
Ms Lauren Roth, is a Tjungundji/Torres Strait Islander woman, and final year medical student at Griffith University on the Gold Coast.
“My journey into health started as an Aboriginal Health worker then Registered Nurse before pursuing medicine. My story about my journey into medicine is important to me because it demonstrates that there is more than one path into medicine.
Next year I will be completing my Internship at Tweed Hospital. After completing my internship, I wish to pursue a career in General Practice.
I am committed to continuing to support patients on their health journeys, addressing not only their biomedical needs but also their psychological and spiritual needs.
I plan to continue working in community controlled medical centre to promote the importance of regular health checks, living a healthy lifestyle, early intervention and preventative health checks such mammograms. Preventative health is an aspect of health that I am very passionate about.
As a doctor, I would like to be a part of implementing programs which are community driven and improve the health outcomes of First Peoples.”
Acknowledgements
The Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Program was established as part of our commitment to the reconciliation and the Makarrata Commission, to encourage and empower female medical Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates and students as they further their medical career and/or leadership aspirations.
The Program continues to grow, thanks to our supporters and sponsors, with four Bursaries awarded in 2023.
Readers are also encouraged to review the resources provided in the AFMW Resources For The Voice To Parliament Referendum post.
We gratefully acknowledge our sponsors and supporters.
