Neil Thomas

UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholar Neil Thomas has been selected as one of 20 Australian undergraduate students to receive a 2013 Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Award.

The Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Awards aim to develop internationally-aware, skilled future leaders and to establish enduring education and professional linkages between Australia and Asia.  The Awards provide scholarships for the best and brightest university students from Australia and Asia, and provide the opportunity for students to undertake not only international study, but also internships.

The award will enable Neil to spend the 2013/2014 Chinese academic year at the School of Public Administration and Policy at the Renmin University of China.  In the second year, Neil hopes to undertake a variety of internships that correlate with his academic studies.

In the Zone Conference

Post written by Kate Fitzgerald, UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholar

On the 26^th and 27^th of November, a group of Fogarty scholars had the privilege of attending the In the Zone conference held at UWA. The theme of the conference was The Geography of Global Prosperity. Prominent local and world leaders delivered insightful presentations and participated in panel discussions on several topics related to Western Australia’s position in the development of the leading economies within the Asian zone.

Dr David Gruen, Executive Director, Macroeconomic Group, Australian Treasury said “By 2025, Asia will have four of the top 10 economies in the world. China will be No. 1, India No. 3, Japan No. 4 and Indonesia No. 10.” Western Australia is both geographically and strategically positioned to capitalize on the opportunities arising from this. It is an exciting time to be a part of this development, and even more so for us as students, as we are at the forefront of this growth.

A huge thank you to Rio Tinto and the In the Zone conference organisers for providing us with this incredible opportunity.

Post written by Thomas Durkin, UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholar

As part of an initiative sponsored by Rio Tinto, I was fortunate enough to attend the In The Zone conference alongside five other Fogarty Scholars. The In The Zone Conference was initiated by UWA in partnership with business and community organisations to address the effects of the shift in global power towards the Asia-Pacific region for Western Australia. With an abundance of natural resources and a geographical proximity that lends itself to deep links to Asia, the conference aimed to address the unique opportunities and challenges this position presents.

The conference featured an impressive array of speakers including the Honourable Premier Mr Colin Barnett, Dr. Michael Chaney who spoke to the Fogarty Foundation earlier in the year and the CEO and Managing Director of Woodside, Mr Peter Coleman. There were many interesting discussions including particular analysis of the Federal Government’s Australia in the Asian Century White Paper. Other topics included the nature of the global economy, the capacity for philanthropy partnerships in the region, resource sustainability and cultural pursuits. As a young person, the conference provided a great opportunity to interact and engage with the business leaders who are shaping Western Australia’s place in the coming century.

The experience was inspirational as it demonstrated the view held by many about Western Australia’s capacity to become a truly influential and globally acting state. However the opportunity the conference provided to interact with the leaders shaping our State’s future was an invaluable experience.

Read more about In The Zone here.

In the same week that the WA Business News released the GivingWell Guide, the paper has also included a story on the Fogarty Foundation, entitled ‘Fogarty Foundation spreads through ripple effect’ (22 Nov 2012).

Click here to read ‘Fogarty Foundation spreads through ripple effect’.

Click here to view the WA Business News GivingWell Guide.

Annie Fogarty

On Tuesday 20 November 2012, Annie Fogarty’s opinion piece appeared in The West Australian, entitled ‘Community input vital to giving kids best start’.  Annie’s article featured in a series relating to her role as an Ambassador for Children and Young People.

To read the article, click here.

For more information on the Ambassadors for Children and Young People, click here.

David Sherwood

On Friday 26 October 2012, UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholar David Sherwood was named WA’s 2013 Rhodes Scholar, at a ceremony at Government House.

David is one of nine outstanding Australians who have been offered a Rhodes Scholarship to complete postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford. David will study Politics, Philosophy and Economics.

In addition to completing his Bachelor of Science (Advanced) at The University of Western Australia through the UWA Fogarty Foundation Regional Scholarship, in 2011 David also co-founded Teach Learn Grow, a not-for-profit organisation that sends university students to regional primary schools to boost literacy and numeracy. Teach Learn Grow has also been supported by the Fogarty Foundation.

In 2012, David was also elected President of the Fogarty Scholars’ Association, who this year have established a range of new initiatives, including their own Fogarty Futures scholarships for high school students from regional Western Australia.

David is the second UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholar to be awarded a Rhodes Scholarship.

Read The West Australian article and The University of Western Australia article.

The Ambassadors for Children and Young People Lapel Pin

Annie Fogarty has been announced as an inaugural Ambassador for Children and Young People in Western Australia.

On Thursday 25 October 2012, the Commissioner for Children and Young People announced the inaugural Ambassadors for Children and Young People.  The announcement took place during Children’s Week.

The appointment of Ambassadors recognises eminent Western Australians who have a significant role in the community and a commitment to supporting children and young people and their families.

The Ambassadors will work with the Commissioner to increase community awareness and understanding of factors which impact children and young people’s wellbeing.

The Ambassadors were presented with a lapel pin created by Phoenix, 15, from Swan View Senior High School.  The Commissioner invited Swan View SHS’s Year 11 and 12 Enterprise and Technology class to develop lapel pin designs that reflected the Ambassadors’ commitment to Western Australian children and young people.

For more information about the Ambassadors, visit the Commissioner for Children and Young People’s website: http://www.ccyp.wa.gov.au/content.aspx?cId=709

The Remarkables 2012

On Tuesday 2 October, the UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholars and Alumni gathered at the UWA Business School for the final Fogarty Conversations event for 2012.

The event featured presentations from three of our current Scholars – Binu Jayawardena (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery), Julia Crandell (Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts) and Stephanie Sim (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery).  We also heard from 2010 Alumnus and 2012 Rhodes Scholar Rachel Paterson, who spoke with Fogarty Scholars’ Association President David Sherwood a couple of days prior to our event, from her new home in Oxford.

Each presentation was not only inspiring but also illustrated the diversity of interests within the UWA Fogarty Scholars.  Themes that emerged throughout all of the presentations included making the most of opportunities that are presented, the importance of working hard to achieve your goals and sharing your experiences with others along the way.

Congratulations to all of our presenters, and best of luck to all of the Scholars for the rest of their Semester.

Thank you to the UWA Business School for providing the venue for this event.

Scholars with Michael Chaney

On Wednesday 29 August 2012, fifty UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholars and Alumni had the opportunity to attend a Fogarty Conversations event featuring Dr Michael Chaney AO CitWA, Chancellor of UWA and Chairman of Woodside Energy, National Australia Bank and Gresham Partners Holdings.

Dr Chaney spoke openly and candidly about his career, spanning from his early years at University through to more recent career highlights.  Dr Chaney provided some important advice to the Scholars, particularly in relation to what it means to be a good leader.  The Scholars engaged in a fascinating question time, covering themes that were both topical and relevant across many disciplines.

Following the formalities, Dr Chaney continued the conversation with the Scholars over refreshments and shared some further insights with the group.  The Scholars thoroughly enjoyed hearing from Dr Chaney and having the opportunity to engage with him.

The Foundation wishes to thank The University of Western Australia and in particular the UWA Business School for providing the venue for this event.

The Fogarty Foundation’s 2011-2012 Annual Report has been released.

The Report outlines the Foundation’s aims and highlights the partnerships and activities undertaken in the last financial year.  Over the last twelve months, the Foundation has implemented new initiatives and ventures in education and leadership.  We have continued to focus on community connections that enable our priorities of creating educational opportunities and building stronger communities.

Click here to view the 2011-2012 Fogarty Foundation Annual Report.

The first cohort of Fogarty Futures Scholars has been selected for 2012.

Fogarty Futures has been set up as a branch of the Fogarty Scholars’ Association (FSA) as a way of giving back to the community.  The aim of the charity, and the scholarships, is to assist rural and disadvantaged students to participate in educational opportunities they might not have otherwise considered.  The scholarships were open this year to regional WA students.

The Scholarships cover the cost of four WACE revision seminars run by Academic Task Force, held in Perth in October 2012.  The total scholarship is $1,000 – which includes a small travel and accommodation allowance, as well as the offer to be billeted with a Fogarty Scholar family if required.

Fogarty Futures Scholarships are unique in that rather than only providing financial assistance for the seminars, recipients will also have the opportunity to meet with members of the FSA in a relaxed environment while in Perth.

This year, the FSA have selected five scholars from a range of schools:  Bussleton SHS, Esperance SHS, Australind SHS, Ocean Forest Lutheran College (Dalyellup) and Eastern Goldfields College (Kalgoorlie).

South Western Times: Star pupil follows her dream

About the FSA

The UWA Fogarty Scholars’ Association (FSA) is a dynamic group of scholarship recipients who organise many activities and aim to build strong relationships amongst Scholars and Alumni.  Led this year by President David Sherwood and Vice President Alex Thornton, the FSA committee fundraise, host public conversations, produce a biannual publication (the Foghorn) and arrange social events for the Scholars.

For more information about the FSA click here.