Governor-General presents Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarships

The Governor-General’s Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarships were presented to eight indigenous student teachers from across Australia at Government House in Canberra.

The Governor-General met recipients Ms Sandrah Darcy and Mrs Sharon Davis from Western Australia, Mrs Tracy Edwards and Ms Lavinia Gibbs from New South Wales, Mr Glen Malthouse from Queensland, Ms Deanne Powell and Ms Jasmine Sweeney from New South Wales, and Mrs Tracey Tweedie from Queensland.

Each scholarship is valued at $25000 per annum for up to four years to assist with study costs.