STUDENTS from La Trobe University’s Shepparton campus graduated at Riverlinks Eastbank on Monday. 81 students, including one PhD candidate, were honoured in the ceremony.
Student, Emma Macdonald, embarked on her PhD in adoption of foot monitoring technology in adults with diabetes remotely in 2014 through La Trobe’s school of rural health. Emma holds several positions at GV Health, including allied health research and education manager and senior podiatrist.
“La Trobe has been awesome at facilitating flexible study. I have great support from both La Trobe, from my supervisors, and from GV Health.”
“Because I’m the manager of a research unit, ongoing education and research is essential to my role,” said Emma.
Student Hanan Kilab graduated with a Master of Social Work and Bachelor of Human Services. She was unable to go away to study for cultural reasons, but fortunately found her passion for social work at La Trobe Shepparton. Since completing her degree, Hanan has begun working as a clinical social worker at the child and adolescent mental health unit at GV Health.
Habiba Ibrahami graduated with a Master of Social Work. Habiba briefly attended university in Melbourne but found the “chaos of the city too much.”
La Trobe’s Shepparton campus, in contrast, was a close and tight knit community where academics know how you are and and can support you along your journey. She has also gained employment since completing her degree and has gained a graduate social worker role at GV Health.
