Shijie Zhang

• Developed and managed project plans: reviewed and tracked project progress, prepared and edited documents required for the Ethics Application, and translated selected materials into Chinese to support accessibility for Overseas Chinese clients.
• Data Collection: Engaged with older adults in an Asian cultural community centre, built strong relationships, delivered falls prevention education through formal presentations, and conducted interviews with selected Chinese older adults to collect data.
• Data Cleaning and Analysis: Organized interview data into structured tables, transcribed recordings with rigorous proofreading to ensure accuracy and completeness, and analyzed and categorized data for research purposes.
• Formally invited to be a co-author on the planned publication arising from this research project.
• Formally interviewed by the University of Western Australia on my insights and learning from the Falls Prevention project.

https://www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2025/september/building-a-cultural-bridge-to-keep-chinese-elders-safe

• Scheduled to be interviewed by SBS News, where I will be filmed and share personal stories on falls experiences.

• Served as Game Host: responsible for explaining rules, guiding players, and performing role enactments to ensure smooth game progression.
• Frequent client interactions: Strengthened communication, observation, and adaptability skills through direct engagement.
• Role Play Performance: Performed role plays with authentic emotional expression to create a more immersive and impactful experience for clients.

• Drink Preparation: Prepared drinks efficiently and accurately.
• Order Taking and Cashier Services: Provided customer service by clearly communicating with customers, processing orders accurately, and managing cashier transactions efficiently.