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Unlock your potential with a Churchill Fellowship. Our next Churchill Fellowship application round opens 1 March 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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  • International Day of People with Disabilities

    International Day of People with Disabilities

    With the focus on UN International Day of People with Disability on Dec 3, Churchill Fellows have passionately led change to make real differences for Australians with disabilities in areas including employment, education, infrastructure, technology, arts, sports and more.
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  • Happy Birthday Sir Winston!

    Happy Birthday Sir Winston!

    Celebrating today the indomitable spirit of Sir Winston Churchill on his birthday 30 November.
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  • Questacon turns 35 - founded by Churchill Fellow

    Questacon turns 35 - founded by Churchill Fellow

    Questacon, founded by the late Professor Michael Gore, a Churchill Fellow recently marked its 35th anniversary - we were pleased to attend their stakeholder event.
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  • 100 years of radio in Australia

    100 years of radio in Australia

    Today, we mark 100 Years since the start of Australia's first radio station, now the beloved ABC Radio Sydney we cherish today.  In honour of this milestone, here's a spotlight on some of the outstanding Churchill Fellows in the field of radio. 
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  • Designing and printing fabrics with Wendy Lugg

    Designing and printing fabrics with Wendy Lugg

    Churchill Fellow Wendy Lugg shares how the connections she formed overseas led to amazing opportunities long after she returned from her Fellowship.
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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

    Latest News from NSW

    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

    Latest News from SA

    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

    Fantastic Forum!

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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 next Churchill Fellowship application round opens 1 March 2024

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