I was thrilled to see this new course offered and have always been interested in upskilling my knowledge to a tertiary level,

I’m getting my graduate diploma in early childhood education because I want to become an early childhood teacher!

Marisa says the 12-month accelerated graduate diploma is something she’d struggle to pay for without some assistance, but she’s thrilled to have the support of the Fraser Foundation.

I love to see children have fun while learning. Children seem to have endless energy, honesty, creativity, flexibility and resilience. Childcare is extremely gratifying.

I decided to complete my degree as I felt I was ready for the next level of challenge and responsibility.

The Fraser Foundation’s first Torres Strait Islander scholarship recipient. Annie is a proud Torres Strait Islander and trained Montessorian, dedicated mother and grandmother living on Yam Island, and will be the first woman in her family to graduate from university.

My goal is to become an early childhood teacher, which I believe is essential for addressing the educational disparities in my community. With this scholarship's support, I will be better equipped to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to become an advocate for improved educational opportunities.

Having survived so many of life’s greatest challenges myself, it is clear to say that over the years, both personally and professionally, I have developed so much knowledge and experience and I have such a drive and passion to share all I know and have learned, to be able to walk along side families, to journey with them, and to guide and support young children to learn and grow and develop into little individuals who learn skills and strategies