To raise the profile of indigenous health within respiratory nursing and the work of respiratory nurses of an indigenous background, and increase the number of respiratory nurses of an indigenous background participating in the TSANZ ASM and foster career development and networking opportunities.

The applicant must: be a current member of the TSANZ; be a Registered Nurse with either the Australian Health Practitioner Registry Agency or Nursing Council of New Zealand. Applicants must be able to provide a statement of their work as a nurse related to indigenous respiratory health (at least 50% of work time) and/or statement of work as a nurse of an indigenous background, and demonstrate: an understanding of the issues affecting indigenous people and interest and commitment to nursing and indigenous health; an aim to strengthen knowledge and make a positive contribution to the provision of, or research in, respiratory health nursing in Indigenous communities in New Zealand or Australia; and an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively about indigenous issues for peoples in Australia or New Zealand.

Legal requirements: Public Benevolent Institution, Academic institution, Nonprofit legal entity (inc. assn, company, coop. or trust), Individual, Registered Charity, Charitable trust, Incorporated society/group, Academic institution, Individual

Details at: https://thoracic.org.au/research-and-awards/tsanz-awards/