Coffs Harbour’s Dr Liz May has been honoured as one of 24 recipients of the 2023 NSW Rural Scholarship Program.
The one-year scholarship program began with the finalists attending the Future Women Leadership Summit in Sydney as part of the 2023 NSW Women’s Week celebrations.
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said regional women like Dr May are the lifeblood of so many local communities.
“Dr May is training as a specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology. Originally from Tamworth, she has a passion for regional healthcare,” Mr Singh said.
“Dr May hopes to connect with like-minded women and access one-on-one mentoring so she can further her career.
“She already goes above and beyond for our community, and this program will boost her leadership potential as she inspires the next generation of local leaders.”
Dr May said: “I’m particularly passionate about equity in healthcare, in particular equitable access for regional women to essential healthcare including contraception and gynaecology services.”
The scholarship program is designed to connect driven and passionate women from all ages and backgrounds, and help them in developing leadership skills as they progress to the next stage of their career.
The cohort participating in this program reflects both the creativity and diversity of women in rural, remote and regional NSW, while offering practical support and advice.
Not only do the recipients get access to the coveted Future Women Platinum+ Emerging Leaders Program, valued at over $6,000 each, but all 237 women who entered receive a complimentary one-year Gold membership, which gives them access to FW Advance, a year-long career development webinar series, and a 50 per cent discount to attend last month’s Future Women Leadership Summit.
To find out more, visit: https://futurewomen.com/rural-womens-scholarship/
