
AHA NEWCASTLE HUNTER
WOMEN'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The AHA Newcastle Hunter Women’s Scholarship is unique within the industry and has been designed with a focus on development using a balance of coaching, mentoring and thinking preference profiling using the HBDI (Hermann Brain Dominance Instrument) tool.
The annual program is awarded to three recipients and runs for six months led by former Solotel CEO and industry powerhouse Justine Baker and author, founder, international business leader and strategy consultant Gill McLaren.
Benefits of the scholarship include 1:1 coaching, the creation of industry support networks, and developing confidence in dealing with senior industry leaders, hoteliers, and industry associates.
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KEY DATES
APPLICATIONS FOR THE AHA NEWCASTLE HUNTER - SCHOLARSHP PROGRAM OPEN ON TUESDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2025
RECIPIENTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED MID MARCH 2025

SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL ATTEND A PANEL INTERVIEW FROM - THURSDAY, 6 MARCH 2025
APPLICATIONS CLOSE - 5PM WEDNESDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2025.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Hermann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI) profiling session including debrief to explain the assessment results and how these relate to the individual.
1:1 coaching format, using both profiling results and personal career goals as the framework.
Creation of an Accountability Trio, where the three candidates will meet to consolidate their learnings.
Creation of a support network between the candidates.
Opportunity to learn from each other’s experiences with guidance from Justine. The candidates will leave with clear actions to take back to their workplace.
Development of skills for successful stakeholder management. The aim is to build confidence in dealing with senior industry leaders, hoteliers, and industry associates.
WHO CAN APPLY
The AHA Newcastle Hunter Hospitality Scholarship program is open to financial AHA Newcastle Sub-Branch member venue personnel including:
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Owner
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Licensee
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Duty Manager
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Members of staff in leadership roles or with exposure to high level management/ownership

For more information contact AHA NSW Membership Liaison Officer - Mid-North Region, Jaimie Rayment
jaimie.rayment@ahansw.com.au | 0477 660 253