The scholarship honoured the tireless work that Allison championed during her tenure at WentWest, advocating and supporting the rights of those with mental illness.
The scholarship provided assistance for individuals who could advocate for mental health based on a lived experience, providing a critical voice and perspective of what it is like living with, supporting, or caring for someone with a mental health condition. The $5,000 scholarships were used to enable the completion of mental health courses or qualifications, assist with participation at key consumer mental health events, or for equipment and resources required for advocacy work.
We would like to thank those who have applied for the Allison Kokany Consumer Scholarship. Applications are currently closed.
Application Enquiry
Due to COVID-19 circumstances this Scholarship is on hold until the end of 2021. If you are interested in applying, please fill in the form below, and we will be in touch.
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There are two scholarships available, with a total value of $5,000 each.
The funds are available for people to apply to three different categories, as follows:
- To enable completion of mental health course and qualification relating to consumer advocacy, peer work or mental health specific area.
- Assistance with participation at key consumer/mental health events requiring representation from consumers.
- Assistance with equipment and or resources required for advocacy work.
Applicants must be able to show a keen interest in the work of consumer advocacy as well as their understanding of the types and requirements of mental health services in providing treatment, care and support.
Importantly we require applicant to complete a statement of their understanding of the work consumer/carers and its importance to supporting the mental health sector reforms currently underway.
We also encourage consumers who can represent a range of specific population groups, from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres straits islander, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ, elderly and young people.
Please note that due to COVID-19, this scholarship is on hold until the end of 2021.
Applications enquiries should be emailed to commissioning@wentwest.com.au
These applications will be reviewed by the Commissioning team and the WentWest Consumer Council when the Scholarship opportunity is reopened.