General News
14 February, 2024
Libby awarded Gardiner Foundation scholarship
LIBBY Clymo has been named as one of seven tertiary students in Victorian dairy regions to be awarded a prestige Gardiner Foundation scholarship. The Calivil teenager finished secondary education at East Loddon P12 College last year and will start...
LIBBY Clymo has been named as one of seven tertiary students in Victorian dairy regions to be awarded a prestige Gardiner Foundation scholarship.
The Calivil teenager finished secondary education at East Loddon P12 College last year and will start the Bachelor of Physiotherapy course at La Trobe University Bendigo next month.
Libby says she was inspired to become a physiotherapist after tearing her ACL as a youngster.
She strives to improve health care access for farming communities, urging them to address discomfort promptly and return to work sooner.
Gardiner Foundation CEO Allan Cameron said the program encouraged students to return to Victoria’s dairy regions upon graduation or after gaining work experience. This ensures a diverse range of essential skills within these regions.
“More students from dairy communities obtaining skills and experiences in their chosen field of endeavour will help create thriving and vibrant communities where people want to live, work, and invest,” said Mr. Cameron.
Libby said: “Growing up in a farming community, it is not uncommon to hear farmers complain of their ‘aching lower back’ or ‘kinked neck’ while not seeking further treatment
“A large proportion of farmers are not properly educated about the impact of their work environments on their muscles and bodies,” Libby said.
“My hope is to empower farming communities by providing access to top-quality healthcare ensuring some of our hardest-working individuals are kept fit and pain-free.”
The seven scholarship recipients will receive $10,000 annually for three years to support costs associated with their studies.