Annette Guthrie Study Bursary Recipients 2024

20 Dec 2023

Through the support of the Beasley Family, St John of God Murdoch Hospital offers a study bursary for the encouragement and promotion of professional development for Patient Care Assistants.

This study bursary was established to recall the dedication shown by Mrs Annette Guthrie in her role of Patient Care Assistant (PCA) at Murdoch Hospital and her passion for professional development.

Director of Nursing at St John of God Murdoch Sarah-Jayne Powell said this year, the Beasley Family have generously offered two scholarships for 2024.

“It is with great pleasure we announce that the Annette Guthrie Study Bursary Scholarships for 2024 have been awarded to Nat Sikhiao and Zeebeedae Crawage,” she said.

“Both recipients will be completing the Certificate III in Health Service Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care).

“This certificate will enable Nat and Zee to work as AINs within the hospital setting.”

Nat is currently working as a PCA on St Joseph ward, where she has been described as excelling in her commitment to quality care for our patients by the way she applies herself to her current role. Nat demonstrates the qualities of justice and excellence on each shift.

Zeebeedae is a PCA on St Rose Ward and has been described as being a trusted and valued member of the team. She is attentive, professional, and dedicated to her work. Zee shows the values of respect and hospitality in her interactions with her team, patients, and their families.

Sarah-Jayne Powell said that both recipients are extremely deserving of the Annette Guthrie Study Bursary.

“We offer both caregivers our full support and wish them all the best in their professional development journey.”

Congratulations, Nat and Zee!