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Unlock your potential with a Churchill Fellowship. Churchill Fellowship applications are now open, and close 1 May 2024.

Since 1965, more than 4,700 Aussies have embarked on life-changing journeys overseas, fuelled by passion, not qualifications. Join our legacy of innovation. From Questacon to life-saving breakthroughs, your idea can shape Australia’s future. No limits, just community impact. Dare to dream, find out more today!

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  • Churchill Fellows shed light on innovative ways to tackle cost of living crisis

    Churchill Fellows shed light on innovative ways to tackle cost of living crisis

    As Aussies grapple with soaring inflation, price gouging, and mounting cost of living pressures, food security has never been more pressing : Churchill Fellows' shed light on innovative solutions for Australia.
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  • Unlocking intelligence behind bars

    Unlocking intelligence behind bars

    How do we know what is really going on behind bars in Australia’s prisons? In this lastest episode of our podcast, the Churchill Collective, host Adam Spencer explores the secretive world of intelligence gathering in the corrections system.
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  • Saskia Beer Fellowship - Aussie Chef returns with learnings from French foodies

    Saskia Beer Fellowship - Aussie Chef returns with learnings from French foodies

    Renowned Melbourne Chef Sascha Randle has returned from her Churchill Fellowship in France, elevating her charcuterie craftsmanship
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  • Groundbreaking research on ACL injuries

    Groundbreaking research on ACL injuries

    Churchill Fellow Jane Rooney (VIC, 2016) spoke to Channel Nine's Medical Reporter, Emily Rice about groundbreaking research showing a new bracing protocol can actually remove the need for ACL surgery.
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  • Robotics and STEM: Building future innovators

    Robotics and STEM: Building future innovators

    Pioneering technology like the Teleport robot, Marita Cheng, a Churchill Fellow and recipient of Churchill Trust Impact Funding, aids cancer patients and connects hospitalised kids with school.
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Video stories

Teaching of elite vocational ballet with Lisa Pavane

Teaching of elite vocational ballet with Lisa Pavane

Churchill Fellow Lisa Pavane talks about the lasting connections she made overseas and the satisfaction of teaching and watching others succeed.
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Glass blowing with Peter Minson

Glass blowing with Peter Minson

Churchill Fellow Peter Minson shares his passion, persistence and his journey to becoming a Churchill Fellow.
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Hand paper making with Winsome Jobling

Hand paper making with Winsome Jobling

Churchill Fellow Winsome Jobling talks through the process of making paper by hand and how opportunities have grown since her Churchill Fellowship.
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Sculpting visual symphonies with Ante Dabro

Sculpting visual symphonies with Ante Dabro

Churchill Fellow Ante Dabro calls himself a 'mad sculptor' and believes you can't do anything without passion.
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Accessibility and inclusion

The Trust is committed to accessible and inclusive practices, and a respect for the spectrum of diversity. We work to ensure that all of our Fellows, volunteers and staff feel valued and supported.

We welcome applications for Churchill Fellowships from a diverse range of people from all walks of life. It is important to us that we work with you to create a positive Fellowship experience and encourage all applicants requiring additional support, including the provision of reasonable adjustments to discuss with the Churchill Trust Team.

Churchill Fellows Associations

Engage with your local Churchill Fellows Association where you can be part of ongoing state/territory based Fellowship activities.

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  • The Churchill Fellows Association of the Australian Capital Territory hosts various functions and activities throughout the year including dinner events where new Fellows are introduced and returning Fellows are awarded their medallions. Your local Association supports the National Roadshow of Information Sessions co-ordinated by the Winston Churchill Trust annually and they also independently organise their own events or participate in local festivals and conferences where relevant to promote the Fellowship opportunity. Visit CFA ACT

  • The Churchill Fellows Association of New South Wales hosts various functions and activities throughout the year including dinner events where new Fellows are introduced and returning Fellows are awarded their medallions. Your local Association supports the National Roadshow of Information Sessions co-ordinated by the Winston Churchill Trust annually and they also independently organise their own events or participate in local festivals and conferences where relevant to promote the Fellowship opportunity. Visit CFA NSW

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    Drinks with NSW Churchill Fellows Association Committee - Monday 21st, August from 5:30pm

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  • The Churchill Fellows Association of the Northern Territory hosts various functions and activities throughout the year including dinner events where new Fellows are introduced and returning Fellows are awarded their medallions. Your local Association supports the National Roadshow of Information Sessions co-ordinated by the Winston Churchill Trust annually and they also independently organise their own events or participate in local festivals and conferences where relevant to promote the Fellowship opportunity. Visit CFA NT

  • The Churchill Fellows Association of South Australia hosts various functions and activities throughout the year including dinner events where new Fellows are introduced and returning Fellows are awarded their medallions. Your local Association supports the National Roadshow of Information Sessions co-ordinated by the Winston Churchill Trust annually and they also independently organise their own events or participate in local festivals and conferences where relevant to promote the Fellowship opportunity. Visit CFA SA

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    CFA SA Presidents Report

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  • The Churchill Fellows Association of Western Australia hosts various functions and activities throughout the year including dinner events where new Fellows are introduced and returning Fellows are awarded their medallions. Your local Association supports the National Roadshow of Information Sessions co-ordinated by the Winston Churchill Trust annually and they also independently organise their own events or participate in local festivals and conferences where relevant to promote the Fellowship opportunity. Visit CFA WA

  • The Churchill Fellows Association of Queensland hosts various functions and activities throughout the year including dinner events where new Fellows are introduced and returning Fellows are awarded their medallions. Your local Association supports the National Roadshow of Information Sessions co-ordinated by the Winston Churchill Trust annually and they also independently organise their own events or participate in local festivals and conferences where relevant to promote the Fellowship opportunity. Visit CFA QLD

  • The Churchill Fellows Association of Victoria hosts various functions and activities throughout the year including dinner events where new Fellows are introduced and returning Fellows are awarded their medallions. Your local Association supports the National Roadshow of Information Sessions co-ordinated by the Winston Churchill Trust annually and they also independently organise their own events or participate in local festivals and conferences where relevant to promote the Fellowship opportunity. Visit CFA VIC

  • The Churchill Fellows Association of Tasmania hosts various functions and activities throughout the year including dinner events where new Fellows are introduced and returning Fellows are awarded their medallions. Your local Association supports the National Roadshow of Information Sessions co-ordinated by the Winston Churchill Trust annually and they also independently organise their own events or participate in local festivals and conferences where relevant to promote the Fellowship opportunity. Visit CFA TAS

    Latest News from TAS

    2023 Awards - Tasmania

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  • The Churchill Fellows Association of New Zealand hosts various functions and activities throughout the year including dinner events where new Fellows are introduced and returning Fellows are awarded their medallions. Visit CFA NZ

Learn globally, inspire locally

Our Churchill Fellowship application round is now open, and closes 1 May 2024. Apply today!

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