“It’s a reminder that while we’re proud of our culture and achievements, many Indigenous people still face barriers to opportunity.”
Jackson grew up on Birpai Country in Port Macquarie, surrounded by family, culture and community. A thoughtful and driven young man, his journey – from a small coastal town to becoming a flight nurse with the Royal Flying Doctor Service – is a powerful example of what happens when potential is supported with opportunity through education.
With the support of an AIEF Scholarship, Jackson attended The Scots College in Sydney. Leaving home was a challenge, but with support and mentoring from AIEF and from his school, Jackson flourished eventually becoming Deputy School Captain.
Inspired by the care shown to his grandfather, Jackson went on to study nursing at the University of Sydney. He spent five years in the emergency department at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, including three intense years during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today, he’s based in Dubbo, studying a Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Paramedicine), and serving remote communities through the Royal Flying Doctor Service, including many Indigenous communities.
“It’s a reminder that while we’re proud of our culture and achievements, many Indigenous people still face barriers to opportunity,” Jackson says.
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