 I'm a proud Indigenous Australian from the Camila Roo tribe. Sadly, I've lost many close family members to diabetes. This is what drove my interest in public health. Last year I became full-time carer for my grandmother. This really increased stresses around time and finances, which made me question my ability to continue my studies. Thankfully, this scholarship meant I could continue being a full-time student. I don't take this generosity lightly. I plan to pay it full. When I graduate, I plan to bring greater awareness on the severity of diabetes in the Indigenous community.