Miah is a proud Wirjradi woman driven by her passion for medical equality and equity. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Nursing with provisional entry to the Doctor of Medicine program at the University of Queensland. Miah is an advocate for Indigenous health, conscious of the health gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians and the lack of common healthcare in rural communities. She was exceptional in secondary schooling, graduating from Toowoomba Anglican School with an exceptional ATAR and numerous academic and leadership awards.

Miah also completed a merit-based appointment as a Youth Leader for Toowoomba Regional Council and Student Liaison Officer for Rosie’s Food on the Streets at her school. Alongside Miah’s academia, she is also an avid sportswoman Miah’s work with Netball Queensland’s Inaugural Youth Advisory Board, where she spoke at several conferences, can be seen in the Netball Australia and Netball Queensland inclusive uniform policy- a first for any sporting code in Australia.

Her selection into Netball Queensland’s High-Performance Umpire Squad (2022-2024) is a credit to her resilience and devotion to her academics and sporting pursuits. Miah is honoured to receive the Australian Rotary Indigenous Health Scholarship and is excited for the year ahead.

Over the next five years, I will gain hands-on experience through clinical placements in rural and remote areas, enabling me to become a well-rounded medical practitioner capable of providing essential healthcare services to Indigenous peoples. Upon graduating as a Doctor of Medicine in 2029, I envision myself working and learning collaboratively within the Rural Generalist Pathway to create and implement care plans tailored to the unique needs of patients across a vast geographical area in regional Queensland. I am dedicated to bridging the healthcare gap in these areas by implementing culturally sensitive, community-driven strategies that include the diverse needs of Indigenous populations.

In the next ten years, I aim to contribute actively to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, delivering timely and critical medical care to remote communities. I will do so by understanding and respecting the unique Indigenous culture, customs, and beliefs, building trust with Elders, and involving them in the decision-making process of their mob’s health needs. I hope to advocate for policies addressing Indigenous peoples’ issues, such as increasing vaccine clinics and promoting culturally safe medical practices, including Birthing on Country. I am excited to develop my skills and knowledge further. With dedication and reflection, I am confident that I can significantly contribute to improving Indigenous health outcomes in Australia.

Beginning medical school has been a significant and humbling learning curve. This year has challenged me intellectually, emotionally, and personally in ways I could not have fully anticipated, but it has also been incredibly rewarding. I have loved the opportunity to immerse myself in learning about the human body, disease, and patient care, while also developing the professional values that underpin compassionate and ethical medical practice. Each learning block has reinforced why I chose medicine, and I continue to feel grateful for the privilege of studying in this field.

Your support has played an important role in allowing me to focus on my studies and fully engage with the opportunities medical school offers. Knowing that there are people who believe in students like me and are invested in our journey has been both reassuring and motivating, particularly during the more demanding periods of the year.

As I look ahead, I am especially excited to begin my clinical placements in 2026 as a second-year medical student, including my upcoming placements at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. The transition from classroom-based learning to patient-centred clinical experience feels like a meaningful next step, and I am very much looking forward to applying what I have learnt in a real healthcare setting.

Thank you once again for your generosity and for supporting the next generation of doctors. Your contribution has made a genuine difference to my medical education, and I hope to one day give back to the community with the same spirit of service and commitment that Rotary Health represents.