AWAU Placement Students & Volunteers
Rayan Srour (August 2021 - October 2021)
Sandra Soliman (August 2021 - October 2021)
Sandra Soliman (August 2021 - October 2021)
My name is Rayan Srour. I am currently in my third year of my Bachelor of Health Science at the Western Sydney University. As part of my unit for Health Promotion, I have been allocated for student placement at the African Women Australia (AWAU) organisation which I am extremely excited to gain and obtain essential knowledge that is unexp
My name is Rayan Srour. I am currently in my third year of my Bachelor of Health Science at the Western Sydney University. As part of my unit for Health Promotion, I have been allocated for student placement at the African Women Australia (AWAU) organisation which I am extremely excited to gain and obtain essential knowledge that is unexplored. I have always had a strong desire to help improve a person’s quality of life in any way that I can. I am grateful for this opportunity provided to me and look forward to the next 10 week at AWAU!
Sandra Soliman (August 2021 - October 2021)
Sandra Soliman (August 2021 - October 2021)
Sandra Soliman (August 2021 - October 2021)
My name is Sandra Soliman.
I am in my third and final year of studying public health at Western Sydney University.
I enjoy helping people and I am very interested in further understanding the AWAU organisation. I am excited to learn how to write an ethics process during my placement.
Ecem Altunsoy (April 2021 - June 2021)
Sandra Soliman (August 2021 - October 2021)
Lia Costa Jimenez (March 2021 - May 2021)
My name is Ecem Altunsoy and I am currently a health service management as well as a therapeutic recreation student at Western Sydney University. My love and passion for a healthy lifestyle has allowed me to choose this field as I am extremely passionate about improving patient care. My hobbies include reading as it allows me to expand my
My name is Ecem Altunsoy and I am currently a health service management as well as a therapeutic recreation student at Western Sydney University. My love and passion for a healthy lifestyle has allowed me to choose this field as I am extremely passionate about improving patient care. My hobbies include reading as it allows me to expand my knowledge, exercising as it allows my mind to rewind and relax, spending time with family and friends as I strongly believe having an encouraging support system is crucial for human development. I cannot wait to obtain and gain knowledge about the management filed with AWAU! I want to thank everyone for giving me this opportunity.
Lia Costa Jimenez (March 2021 - May 2021)
Dr Ellen Abakah (August 2020 - February 2021)
Lia Costa Jimenez (March 2021 - May 2021)
As an intern for AWAU, I will be working to curate important research on Therapeutic Recreation within African communities, online community awareness of therapeutic practices to support wellbeing, and research/presentation skills. This internship will be important to support the development of my foundational training as a specialist in
As an intern for AWAU, I will be working to curate important research on Therapeutic Recreation within African communities, online community awareness of therapeutic practices to support wellbeing, and research/presentation skills. This internship will be important to support the development of my foundational training as a specialist in Therapeutic Recreation, and ensure I develop necessary cultural competency for my field.
Dr Ellen Abakah (August 2020 - February 2021)
Dr Ellen Abakah (August 2020 - February 2021)
Dr Ellen Abakah (August 2020 - February 2021)
As AWAU's Administrative Assistant I developed important mentorship, community engagement and organisational management skills. This was very important to my development given my foundational training as an Adult Educator with experience in higher education teaching and management, research and project coordination, and in community devel
As AWAU's Administrative Assistant I developed important mentorship, community engagement and organisational management skills. This was very important to my development given my foundational training as an Adult Educator with experience in higher education teaching and management, research and project coordination, and in community development activities. Buidling on my PhD in Education from the University of Technology Sydney I was able to apply my skills, creativity and innovation to support my profile of working in African Development.
Hina Khan (August 2020 - February 2021)
Dr Ellen Abakah (August 2020 - February 2021)
Dr Ellen Abakah (August 2020 - February 2021)
During my time in the Master of Research at Western Sydney University, I enlisted in a Research Internship program and was matched with African Women Australia on their Employment and Social Development program. Within this project I have provided social media support and community engagement to promote the project and ensure that AWAU ma
During my time in the Master of Research at Western Sydney University, I enlisted in a Research Internship program and was matched with African Women Australia on their Employment and Social Development program. Within this project I have provided social media support and community engagement to promote the project and ensure that AWAU maintains a modern reach with their members. The team is inspiring and I have since gotten further offers of employment based on the skills I learnt here.
Emilia Laria (August - October 2020)
Dominique Kelleher Unger (August - October 2020)
Dominique Kelleher Unger (August - October 2020)
During my third-year at Western Sydney University I was a placement student, studying a Bachelor of Health Science (health promotion and public health). I worked on developing a report with AWAU on the use of podcasts and social media within the African Australian women community. We explored ways to improve the health of African women in
During my third-year at Western Sydney University I was a placement student, studying a Bachelor of Health Science (health promotion and public health). I worked on developing a report with AWAU on the use of podcasts and social media within the African Australian women community. We explored ways to improve the health of African women in Australia through podcasts and identifying any gaps that AWAU could fill. I worked alongside an amazing project team, from which I gained great knowledge and skills.
Dominique Kelleher Unger (August - October 2020)
Dominique Kelleher Unger (August - October 2020)
Dominique Kelleher Unger (August - October 2020)
During my Bachelor of Health Science and Public Health student, majoring in health promotion at Western Sydney University, I became a placement students. During my 12-week professional placement at African Women Australia (AWAU) I contributed to their research on social media and podcasts to engage African (and other minority women) in he
During my Bachelor of Health Science and Public Health student, majoring in health promotion at Western Sydney University, I became a placement students. During my 12-week professional placement at African Women Australia (AWAU) I contributed to their research on social media and podcasts to engage African (and other minority women) in health promotion. AWAU has given me the opportunity to develop my passion and understanding of community health promotion.
Georgia Walters (March - June 2020)
Dominique Kelleher Unger (August - October 2020)
Georgia Walters (March - June 2020)
During my health promotion placement I worked with AWAU to develop smartphone app to support Sexual and Reproductive Health for youth aged between 15-24 years within Australia. I also worked on writing a book chapter on using Participatory Action Research to be published by Springer. This work helped me to see how research can translate i
During my health promotion placement I worked with AWAU to develop smartphone app to support Sexual and Reproductive Health for youth aged between 15-24 years within Australia. I also worked on writing a book chapter on using Participatory Action Research to be published by Springer. This work helped me to see how research can translate into service development and improvements in practice. This has supported my goals of supporting individuals and communities regardless of ethnicity, status, sexual orientation, and other diversities.
Kiara Ursino (March - June 2020)
Kiara Ursino (March - June 2020)
Georgia Walters (March - June 2020)
During my placement I worked with AWAU to develop a Sexual and Reproductive Health Application for youth aged between 15-24 years within Australia. We began generating ideas in and soon enough got to contacting Australian App developers. The motive and overall idea for the App was to ensure all youth (regardless of ethnicity, status, sex
During my placement I worked with AWAU to develop a Sexual and Reproductive Health Application for youth aged between 15-24 years within Australia. We began generating ideas in and soon enough got to contacting Australian App developers. The motive and overall idea for the App was to ensure all youth (regardless of ethnicity, status, sexual orientation etc) has equal access to an informative, inclusive, safe and accessible app regarding sexual and reproductive health information and where youth can access facilities and services near them for help. .
AWAU Youth Leadership Initiative
The Next Generation of African Women in Australia
AWAU is proud to grow our reach and impact of our work with communities of young women of African descent. To support this endeavour we have developed a Youth Leadership Initiative which aims to:
- Empower young African women to engage as leaders in their communities and on the issues that matter to them.
- Provide leadership skills and knowledge by engaging young African women in AWAUs research, community engagement and policy making activities.
- Equip young African women with greater a understanding of teamwork and how to nurture diverse partnerships to support sustainable community and personal growth.
- Provide young African women with opportunities to network with likeminded individuals, organisations and communities that support their personal and career goals.
Leading this portfolio is Director of Youth Leadership, Angelica Ojinnaka, a young African-Australian of Nigerian descent. Angelica is an emerging researcher, established advocate and social media writer. She is an active advocate for minority populations and youth engagement across diverse social and health environments. She holds several leadership roles including in the Orygen Youth Research Council. Angelica is passionate about raising the voices and profile of minority women and youth through her populous and academic work.
If you are interested in participating in AWAUs Youth Leadership Initiative CONTACT US!
Director of Youth Leadership - Angelica Ojinnaka