Championing Change
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2019-2020 ‘Championing Change’ Innovation Practice Nurse Grants

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2019-2020 ‘Championing Change’ Innovation Practice Nurse Grants
Proudly supported by Seqirus
As part of their ongoing commitment to public health and protecting adults from vaccine-preventable diseases, Seqirus Australia is proud to announce the recipients of the 2019-2020 ‘Championing Change’ Innovation Practice Nurse Grants.
Click to find out more about the 2019-2020 grant recipients!
The innovation grants recognise and support practice and immunisation clinic nurses’ contributions to public health by supporting the implementation of innovative adult immunisation initiatives designed to boost coverage rates or improve the quality use of adult vaccines.
The successful recipients, selected by the independent expert review panel, each receive innovation grants to the value of $5,000 each, commemorative certificates and a sponsorship to attend the 2020 Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) National Conference, including travel, accommodation and registration.
To learn more about the ‘Championing Change’ Innovation Practice Nurse Grants, head to www.communityimmunity.com.au/championing-change
Seqirus (Australia) Pty Ltd. ABN 66 120 398 067, 63 Poplar Road Parkville, Victoria 3052. www.seqirus.com.au. Medical Information: 1800 642 865.
Seqirus™ is a trademark of Seqirus UK Limited or its affiliates. Date of preparation: June 2019 SEQ/XCTV/0418/0021(1)x
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