Catherine Frank
Mar 28, 2024
Scholarship / Studying in Flinders - How did you choose your proposed course and institution? [4]
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I choose bachelor in Disabilities and developmental inclusive education studies because it fits my profession as a peer and patient counsellor. I provide counselling to PLWHIV especially Key Population, (MSM, FSW, TG and MSW) GBV survivors, (women and girls), PPTCT mothers ( +mothers and children) and youths with drug and alcohol related issues. I have served as a volunteer or contractual employee for 10 years in remote VCT/ART clinic settings of Western Highlands Province.
An individual is considered to have a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment and HIV is a disability that leads to major physical disfigurement if not looked at. The clients I work with have mental, physical, sensory, physical disfigurement and immunological disabilities that contributes to increasing Stigma and Discrimination in the community. Helping them navigate through their challenges, work towards a better future and witnessing their progress and growth has been a profoundly rewarding experience for me.Years of service, commitment and dedication to people with disability motivates me to study the proposed course.
Flinders and Australian Catholic University offer a range of study topics on bachelor of disabilities and developmental inclusive education studies.The course deeply looks into history, culture and social standings of people with disabilities to equip me with a broader understanding of society and human experience.
Furthermore, my professional and acedemic background suits Flinders and ACU's admission requirements for undergraduate studies on the proposed course. It will be a privilege to study in such institutions that teach specialist skills, develop and implement holistic and person centred support for students like me. Their hands on experience program every year will add more value to my existing skills and knowledge enabling me to become a qualified professional in my field after I graduate.
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How did you choose your proposed course and institution?
I choose bachelor in Disabilities and developmental inclusive education studies because it fits my profession as a peer and patient counsellor. I provide counselling to PLWHIV especially Key Population, (MSM, FSW, TG and MSW) GBV survivors, (women and girls), PPTCT mothers ( +mothers and children) and youths with drug and alcohol related issues. I have served as a volunteer or contractual employee for 10 years in remote VCT/ART clinic settings of Western Highlands Province.
An individual is considered to have a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment and HIV is a disability that leads to major physical disfigurement if not looked at. The clients I work with have mental, physical, sensory, physical disfigurement and immunological disabilities that contributes to increasing Stigma and Discrimination in the community. Helping them navigate through their challenges, work towards a better future and witnessing their progress and growth has been a profoundly rewarding experience for me.Years of service, commitment and dedication to people with disability motivates me to study the proposed course.
Flinders and Australian Catholic University offer a range of study topics on bachelor of disabilities and developmental inclusive education studies.The course deeply looks into history, culture and social standings of people with disabilities to equip me with a broader understanding of society and human experience.
Furthermore, my professional and acedemic background suits Flinders and ACU's admission requirements for undergraduate studies on the proposed course. It will be a privilege to study in such institutions that teach specialist skills, develop and implement holistic and person centred support for students like me. Their hands on experience program every year will add more value to my existing skills and knowledge enabling me to become a qualified professional in my field after I graduate.
