Monash University Department of Rural and Indigenous Health

Awards

Leaders in Indigenous Medical Education Award (2007)

At a glittering dinner in the University of Sydney' Maclaurin Hall, Associate Professor Drysdale was presented with the first Leaders in Indigenous Medical Education Leadership Award for outstanding leadership by an individual. This prestigious award recognised Associate Professor Drysdale's contribution to education over the last 30 years. Associate Professor Drysdale is a Wiradjuri woman who has worked tirelessly in Indigenous education, recruitment and retention. She is currently focused on recruiting and retaining Indigenous students into Medicine at Monash. Her work at a national level includes increasing the number of Indigenous medical students and helping to develop alternative pathways into health careers. Evidence for her contribution includes her leadership of a national project titled Footprints Forwards: Better strategies for the recruitment, retention and support of Indigenous medical students.

Vice Chancellor’s Equity and Diversity Award (2005)

Monash University recognised the work of Indigenous Health Unit in the fields of equity and diversity with this important Vice Chancellor's Award.