2024 – Round 1

Round 1 Recipients

Five First Nations Women have been named the recipients of Ember Connect’s first round of Game Changer Grants for 2024.

Ember Connect received an amazing 91 applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women seeking financial support across a variety of professional, cultural and personal enrichment activities.

Recipient Name Location Funded Activity
Kalani Ives Qld Iron Woman Series
Shanae McGuire WA Berry Street Education Model Training
Patricia (Trish) Ratajczak WA Midwifery Conference
Rosie Lang QLD Trauma EMDR Training
Samala Cronin VIC Fashion Award Nominee – Attend Awards

Meet the Game Changers...

Click here to find out more about these five inspiring women.

All shortlisted applicants are considered by an independent review committee. We thank all applicants, and encourage you to apply for future Game Changer Grants and other Ember Connect opportunities.

Ember Connect wishes to acknowledge the many Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and we honour their deep continuing connection to land, sky, waterways and community.

We pay our respects to our Elders past, present and emerging who illuminate our journey to truth-telling, culture and conservation, which remains stronger than ever.