The Aspen Medical Foundation has announced two recipients of its 2025 Fiji Health Workforce Capacity Scholarships, providing full support for postgraduate study in neonatal care.

Dr Tahni Derbin is proud Dunghutti woman and Aspen Medical Foundation scholarship recipient who’s breaking ground in Queensland’s public health system. Driven by lived experience and a passion for cultural care, she’s one of around 800 First Nations doctors in Australia making a real difference.

Students from Ashburton Drive and Djidi Djidi schools are developing leadership, respect and friendship through the Malpa Young Doctors for Life program, proudly supported by the Aspen Medical Foundation.

The Aspen Medical Foundation has announced its scholarships for 2025. In all, 16 scholarships have been granted across Australia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea, totaling $162,500.

Students across the Perth, Peel and Upper South West regions will benefit from a culturally based program to train them as health ambassadors.

Aspen Medical Foundation, the registered charity of Aspen Medical, has announced it will fund four new scholarships for Fijian students pursuing healthcare degrees over the coming 12 months through the Fiji National University and the Australian College of Nursing, whilst continuing to provide scholarships for First Nations students in Australia.

On 20 June, Aspen Medical’s USA team won a third Vanguard award at the prestigious International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) Global Impact Awards held in Washington D.C.