West Kimberley healthcare workers and organisations honoured at Majarlin awards ceremony

Healthcare preceptors and organisations who supported and mentored students on placement experiences in the Kimberley have been recognised for their tireless efforts at an awards ceremony in Broome. The Majarlin Kimberley Centre for Remote Health rolled out the red carpet at Sun Pictures for their annual Kimberley Supervisor Recognition Awards at Sun Pictures on September 12, with guests dressing in their best ‘Hollywood Glamour’ attire. Nominated by their students or colleagues, the recipients were recognised in five award categories across the nursing & midwifery and allied health sector who participated in Majarlin’s student placement program. “It was so lovely to hear all the testimonials from the students about the award winners and to see the strong support network that Majarlin has in the Kimberley,” ARHEN national director Joanne Hutchinson said. Around 100 guests were invited to the private ceremony, with live music by 16-year-old Amber Hurley keeping audiences entertained. Majarlin director James Debenham said they are so grateful for the amazing support that the clinical staff provide to the students throughout the year. “We put this night on as our way of saying that we recognise your efforts, and congratulate those who have been nominated by students as the most valuable in supporting them in their journey to becoming clinicians themselves,” Dr Debenham said. 2024 MAJARLIN AWARD RECIPIENTS: Inspirational Award Allied Health: Headspace; Nursing & Midwifery: Megan Walton Commitment to Clinical Education Allied Health: Elizabeth Arthurs; Nursing & Midwifery: Heather Cudmore Above and Beyond Allied Health: Feed The Little Children; Nursing & Midwifery Sarah Eggers Outstanding Student Support Allied Health: Erin Fleming; Nursing & Midwifery: Alex Couper Thumbprint Allied Health: Lions Outback Vision; Nursing & Midwifery: Broome Emergency Department