Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year

Congratulations Stephanie Hernandez

2024 South Australian Training Awards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year

Diploma of Nursing
Training Provider: Australian Nursing Midwifery Education Centre
Employed by: Flinders Medical Centre, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network Inc

An enrolled nurse at the Flinders Medical Centre, Stephanie Hernandez’s pathway from a Certificate III in Individual Support to a Diploma of Nursing via an Australian Nursing and Midwifery Education Centre (ANMEC) cadetship, has fulfilled her wish to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people in the South Australian community.

Stephanie offers Aboriginal patients an opportunity to build trust in and connection with the health sector, something she believes is essential to improve health services for Aboriginal people.

She is an enthusiastic advocate for training pathways that support people in overcoming learning barriers. While the challenges of leaving school in Year 10 and raising 3 children prevented formal training, the cadetship pathway approach has enabled Stephanie to gain practical workplace experience while studying and been an invaluable experience.

Stephanie also supports ANMEC Diploma of Nursing students, speaking with them about cultural awareness and supporting Aboriginal people in the health care workplace.


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About the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year award

This award recognises the achievement of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student who is undertaking an apprenticeship, traineeship, or a course of study leading to a nationally recognised qualification.

The award recognises the student has been outstanding in all aspects of their training.

The 2024 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year award is proudly sponsored by BHP.