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We caught up with Social Work student Samara Phung ahead of today’s World Social Work Day to ask what motivated her to pursue the field. In short, it was a strong desire to make an impact on the lives of foster children, beyond what she had already achieved as a carer. “I was a foster... Continue Reading →
The ESE Consulting team, with Michelle, far left, and Katie, fourth from left. It’s been 17 years since La Trobe alumni and sisters Michelle and Katie Johnson launched Bendigo recruitment company ESE Consulting, armed with two PCs, two home phones and a spreadsheet of contacts to cold call. “We thought we’d take the good aspects... Continue Reading →
History students Josè Manga and Luke Barkmeyer are on work placement at the Golden Dragon Museum unearthing stories from old gold Bendigo. “In history we talk about silences and this is one of the silences we perceive in Bendigo,” Josè says on the Chinese history that simmers under the surface here. “The aim of our... Continue Reading →
Studying from home took on many guises last year. For some it required clearing space for a laptop on the kitchen table. For Rachel Claire it meant completely transforming the living room of her Castlemaine home into a makeshift studio. Here the Bachelor of Creative Arts student made a dozen sculptures which are steering the... Continue Reading →
Here’s an impressive number from the accountant; 95 per cent. That’s the quantity of Dr Kate Ashman’s regional Bachelor of Business/Accounting students who are employed after their work placement. “It’s huge,” says the Bendigo academic. “It’s really successful and they achieve jobs out of it. The businesses see it as a good way to get... Continue Reading →
A 2020 study into where La Trobe University alumni are employed locally has revealed Bendigo businesses and institutions are making great use of the city’s graduates. The study has shown Bendigo Health, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, the City of Greater Bendigo Council and Kangan Institute of TAFE to be among the top employers. Ninety-seven of... Continue Reading →
La Trobe University Vice-Chancellor Professor John Dewar AO has praised the Bendigo Campus community for successfully making it through an unprecedented academic year. “As the year draws to a close, I’d like to thank everyone for their amazing efforts to keep teaching, learning and research going so brilliantly since March,” Prof Dewar said. “Whenever I... Continue Reading →
Once Nina Bice stepped over that frightening threshold of day one at university, there was no looking back. Fast forward two years and she’s now halfway through a Bachelor of Human Services/Master of Social Work, with a fresh future in reach. “I felt like a prep on my first day of uni,” Nina says. “It... Continue Reading →
Harrison Godfrey chose to study a Bachelor of Civil Engineering in Bendigo to remain in the community, but says the benefits of studying locally have exceeded expectations. Harrison still has a year of study to go before finishing his course and already he’s working in the field, designing small subdivisions with Total Property Developments. “I’m... Continue Reading →
As Billie Taylor farewells her place on the Bendigo Youth Council, she reflects on the year well spent, advocating for the wellbeing, employability and engagement of young people, and learning much about herself in the process. “This year in many ways was so valuable, but I also learnt that I need to reprioritise and have... Continue Reading →
