Victorian Association of Maternal and Child Health Nurses Inc is committed to providing grants, scholarships and awards which recognise and promote optimal maternal and child health nursing practice.
Awarded annually to a maternal and child health nurse and student. The award aims
- To recognise continued outstanding contributions to maternal and child health nursing practice by a maternal and child health nurse
- To promote maternal and child health nursing practice.
- To encourage student maternal and child health nurses to aspire to a career in maternal and child health nursing practice.
This award is named after Fran Morris, in recognition of Fran’s contribution to, and promotion of, maternal and child Health nursing.
VAMCHN presents this award annually to:
MCH Nurses
A maternal & child health nurse
Students
Undertaking a course leading to practicing as a MCH nurse in Victoria
Criteria & Requirements for nomination of the Fran Morris Award
Recipients eligible for this awards must be:
- A current member of VAMCHN
- Eligible to practice in Victoria
- MCH nurse - peer nomination
- Student - papers/essays recommend by a lecturer
Recipients of Fran Morris Award:
|
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
|
2025 |
MCHN |
Helen Cunningham |
|
2021 |
MCHN |
Jane Toohey |
|
2021 |
MCHN |
Marian Drew |
|
2019 |
MCHN |
Bernice Boland |
|
2018 |
MCHN |
Carole Ellis |
|
2015 |
MCHN |
Jan Stone |
|
2014 |
MCHN |
Toni Ormiston |
|
2012 |
MCHN |
Liz Mann |
|
2011 |
MCHN |
Elizabeth Ruschena |
|
2010 |
MCHN |
Gwen Jones |
|
2010 |
STUDENT |
Cherie Van Styn |
|
2010 |
STUDENT |
Angelique Sherwen |
Catherine Hewitt Scholarships
Catherine Hewitt Scholarships are awarded to VAMCHN members to assist them to attend the VAMCHN Conference.
Catherine Hewitt received a scholarship from Glen Eira City Council to complete her maternal and child studies after working as a registered nurse for eight years and registered midwife for a further five years. Prior to embarking on a career in nursing, Catherine completed an Arts degree at Monash University.
Catherine was employed by the City of Bayside as an Maternal and Child Health nurse for many years and was a dedicated member of the VAMCHN executive and editor of the VAMCHN newsletter
Other Scholarships/grants, awards & prizes available
ANMF (Vic Branch) members are eligible to apply for the following grants, awards and prize. Click here to apply
Australian Nurses Memorial Centre
The Australian Nurses Memorial Centre (ANMC) is proud to offer scholarships for nurses and midwives as part of its mission to act as a living memorial by advancing the nursing profession through education.
Please note, you are now required to be a member of the ANMC before submitting a scholarship application
ANMC scholarship application
NB: VAMCHN Inc each year attends the Anzac Day service at the Australian Nurses Memorial Centre (ANMC). In lieu of a wreath VAMCHN Inc donates to the ANMC scholarship fund.
Australian Nurses M Centre is a "living memorial" to the heroism and sacrifice of Australian nurses who gave their lives or spent years in Japanese prisoner of war camps during Second World War
