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Bachelor of Paramedic Science student Britney Hannay is determined her career will change lives with her dedication to her community serving as inspiration. 

“I have always had a passion to help people and wanted a career where I could feel feel rewarded after I was given a challenge,” Britney said. 

“I am from the rural town of Armac in central Queensland which has a tight-knit community. My neighbours, teachers, friends, and family have helped me growing up. In return, I would love to bring them the support and help they deserve in a rural area.”

“Studying paramedics felt like the perfect fit for me.”

This passion to develop, nourish and support her local community did not go unnoticed, with Britney receiving the CQUniCares Connellan Airways Trust Scholarship to assist her studies.

“I planned to study online in my hometown and was able to do this because CQUniversity offered an online course, but with the financial assistance from my scholarship, I was able to change my study mode to on-campus and make the move to Townsville,” she said

“The scholarship has helped me afford equipment for my practicals I attend each week and soon it will help me proceed in buying more equipment for my placements in 2022.”

She hoped to encourage others living in rural communities to realise the opportunities available and pursue higher education. 

“Even now the Armac community is supporting me through my study journey. The local ambulance has reached out to me multiple times and offered to help me in any way. This involves working with them and the equipment to further my studies and helping them on call outs as a volunteer driver.”