Ivan Morris, an employee of the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) and former worker at the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) has been named a finalist in the 2024 NSW Department of Education Training Awards for the Illawarra and South Coast Region in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year category. This recognition highlights Ivan’s dedication to his community and his achievements in the field of mental health and substance abuse support.