Upcoming Psychology undergraduate with hands-on experience in case management, program planning and client advocacy with competency in designing and implementing effective support programs. Skilled in building strong relationships with diverse client groups and adept at managing multiple stakeholders. Extremely passionate about promoting wellbeing and providing compassionate support to diverse populations. Eager to learn and contribute to healthcare, disability services, mental health, counselling, and advocacy. Highly motivated to pursue postgraduate certifications to become a registered psychologist.
References available upon request.
Evaluating Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Impact on Graduate Employability
Overview:
Conducted a research project in collaboration with the Employability team at Swinburne University to assess the impact of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) on students’ employability and graduate career outcomes. The project focused on understanding how WIL, defined as authentic, real-world learning experiences with industry partners, contributes to the professional success of graduates.
Key Responsibilities:
• Developed a self-report scale to measure the developmental impact of WIL experiences on students.
• Analyzed data from the National Graduate Outcomes Survey to identify correlations between WIL participation and positive career outcomes.
• Collaborated with industry partners to create a live industry brief (PSY30003) and evaluated student responses to gauge the effectiveness of WIL experiences.
• Provided insights to inform the evaluation and enhancement of WIL offerings at Swinburne University.
Outcomes:
• Contributed to the improvement of WIL programs by identifying key factors that lead to better graduate employability.
• Supported Swinburne University’s goal of ensuring progressive and high-quality WIL experiences for undergraduate students, leading to increased graduate success.
Online Dating Safety and Policy Recommendations
Overview:
Led a research project focused on enhancing online dating safety by exploring significant findings, issues, and solutions. Collaborated with a team to synthesize academic research and grey literature, providing a comprehensive analysis of justice responses and reforms related to online dating safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducted an in-depth exploration of online dating safety, drawing from the National Roundtable discussion to inform the project.
- Analyzed key issues such as the prevention of exploitation by perpetrators, support for users who experience harm, empowerment through safer practices, and technology-enabled responses.
- Developed a professional report and online presentation, synthesizing research to offer well-rounded insights and actionable solutions.
- Engaged with industry professionals, academics, and other stakeholders during an online industry event, presenting findings and responding to feedback.
Outcomes:
- Delivered a polished, research-driven report and presentation that were well-received by industry professionals and academics.
- Contributed to the discourse on online dating safety by providing evidence-based recommendations for policy and practice improvements.