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Scholarship studies
by Playford
The scholarship honours the legacy of Aunty May Graham-Turner, a well-known Kaurna woman in Playford. Aunty May was committed to caring for others through her work at the Lyell McEwin Hospital and brought hope to the sick.
Her brother, Sidney George Graham, said May’s achievements can inspire young Aboriginal people today.
“I think young people need elders like May to look up to in our community,” Sidney said. “The scholarship is a chance to rebuild their lives.”
“I would like the opportunity to encourage the next generation to dream about their future careers and help them to strive to success.”
This is Aaron Wilson (pictured), a third-year teaching student at the University of Adelaide and the successful recipient of the May Graham-Turner Aboriginal Education Scholarship.
Aaron is majoring in psychology and history and is passionate about helping young people to realise their full potential.
“I always admired my teachers and what they did to help me,” he said. “I want to be a mentor to students, much like I had.”
Through his fascination of history and commitment to the community, Aaron volunteered at Hearts4Heros – an op shop located in Elizabeth. Hearts4Heros supports veterans and emergency service personnel who have fallen on hard times.
“I wanted to help improve volunteer numbers and raise money for Australian war heroes,” he said.
As part of the education scholarship, Aaron has received $1000 to go towards supporting his studies.
“The scholarship will support me getting to and from university, as well as allowing access to resources such as textbooks, to complete my bachelor’s degree,” he said. “I am about to do a placement in a rural area, so the scholarship will help support me travelling there.”
