Meet Sarah Ulloa!
Sarah is a proud Iman and Bundjalung women who is currently studying her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours).
After participating in an incredible experience, Sarah wanted to share her journey in hopes to inspire other mob to get out there and take the opportunities as they come!
Sarah recently participated in IAHA’s High School to Deadly Career’s Program in South Australia. Throughout the week, Sarah and her team visited schools across Adelaide and Port Augusta, sharing stories, yarning with Mob, and showing young people that they can have a deadly future in health. Sarah had the chance to facilitate her own group sessions and got the opportunity to kick-off the session and introduce the team at the final school.
Her team also had the chance to meet with local community stakeholders and discuss placement and graduate opportunities as well as the local challenges that Mob face.
Sarah said “The reason I put my hand up for opportunities like this is because I value my education and my culture. I don’t want to just get by; I want to thrive! So many people before me made sacrifices so I could walk this path, and I carry their strength with me. I represent Mob with pride and never take that for granted. Every step forward is for those who came before and those yet to come.” “This experience was a beautiful reminder of why I chose this career. Representation matters. Culture matters. And when we show up for our Mob, we create space for others to do the same.”
Sarah’s mentor Taryn said “Sarah is such an inspiration to all, she is someone willing to share her story to help others and is eager to create meaningful relationships throughout her journey! She is a mother, a sister, a wife, and a beautiful person on top of all of that! I am very lucky to be her mentor and support her through her achievements”
The Indigenous Scholarship Program, delivered by the Waalitj Foundation in partnership with Shell’s QGC business, aims to increase First Nations Australians with tertiary and trade qualifications. The program is facilitated by local First Nations mentors who utilise their contextual and cultural understanding to provide individual mentoring for each participant. For more information about the Indigenous Scholarship Program, click here.
