Elliot Zhu

• Collaborated with a peer-led working group to establish ANTRA Boorloo, a new Perth-based chapter of the Australia & New Zealand Tongzhi Rainbow Alliance supporting Chinese-speaking LGBTQIA+ individuals.
• Co-designed foundational guidelines and community protocols grounded in cultural safety, intersectionality, and trauma-informed principles.
• Facilitated group discussions and planning sessions, contributing to the development of inclusive events and healing spaces for international students and migrants facing cultural stigma and isolation.
• Supported event planning and recruitment strategies, helping to create safe, low-cost social spaces for 8–15 participants while respecting privacy and diverse identities.

• Conducted culturally sensitive, client-centred assessments with Aboriginal community members to identify immediate needs and long-term housing goals, using a trauma-informed approach.
• Drafted formal correspondence and liaised with the Housing Department to support clients’ inclusion on priority housing lists.
• Delivered accessible information and facilitated referrals to essential services, including mental health organisations, legal aid providers, and local community programs.
• Supported clients in completing complex welfare applications and explained entitlements to enhance their access to government assistance programs.

• Established secure communication channels for over 100 participants, ensuring privacy and safety throughout all organised activities.
• Coordinated and secured three campus venues for events attended by 150+ participants, ensuring full compliance with university guidelines and operational requirements.
• Referred more than 20 individuals to appropriate mental health resources, including counselling services and peer support groups, contributing to a safer and more inclusive environment.

• Created and managed content across WeChat, Weibo, and QQ, increasing engagement by 35% and generating over 100 donations within six months.
• Partnered with school administrators to secure $1,000 in funding and resources, enabling the distribution of menstrual products across 15 campus locations.
• Designed and distributed online surveys to over 1,200 students; analysed responses to identify five optimal event venues based on student preferences.