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Sabrina Jia Qi Fu

Bachelor of Arts/Doctor of Medicine
UQ Wellbeing Student Representative (Co-chair)
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I am a Bachelor of Arts/Doctor of Medicine student who has been a member of this Advisory Group since its beginning in 2020. I am a second-generation immigrant, my parents having migrated here from China a few decades ago.

I am greatly passionate about advocating for the accommodation of CALD students’ particular needs, as I am cognisant of the challenges and barriers involved in uprooting one’s life to a different culture. I am optimistic about UQ’s capacity to continuously improve itself as a safe and welcoming home away from home for all CALD students.

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Kusumitha Shrinivasan

PHD Student
UQ Wellbeing Student Representative
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Hey peeps, this is Kusumitha here! I am from Bengaluru; India, and I am in my first year of PhD in plant genetics. I speak various languages, including Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada!

I signed up to be a part of this amazing Advisory group to engage in real conversation to improve the mental health and well-being of students within UQ. I wished to be an advocate for student’s voices and this group has provided me a beautiful platform to express my views openly. I previously volunteered with several advisory groups and support programs at UQ, which set the pace for my social skills! I enjoy watching movies and learning scientific things. My research is focussed on bettering the knowledge about the Sorghum endosperm and extending that to make a better variety, ultimately improving food security for the world through a gluten-free food like Sorghum.

Feel free to contact me about any personal or professional issues that you think I may be able to solve. If you are looking for someone to represent your thoughts at the Advisory group table, feel free to reach out to me!

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Jia Shiuan (Sophie) Beh

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
UQ Wellbeing Student Representative
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Hello, I am Jia! I come from Malaysia and am studying Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours).

As a student representative in the UQ Wellbeing Student Advisory Group, I am passionate about spreading the awareness of work-life balance and promoting health and wellbeing in our student community. As I am currently in my 20s, I can absolutely relate to how overwhelming resposibilities may feel sometimes when we are chasing after our dreams. I’m keen to connect and chat about any topics that are related to our wellbeing and life in general, anything, really!

Don’t hesitate to reach out if you are keen to explore more into the different opportunities that Brisbane holds for international students.

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Ang Wan Ying (Felicia)

Bachelors of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
UQ Wellbeing Student Representative (Co-chair)
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Growing up in Singapore, a country that celebrates multiculturalism, I was exposed to a diverse range of languages, cultures, and traditions. This exposure instilled in me a deep appreciation for diversity and a desire to promote inclusivity. I started my academic journey at UQ in 2020. This was the year COVID-19 hit Australia, I experienced first-hand the unique challenges that Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) students face when it comes to accessing healthcare services. The pandemic highlighted the existing health disparities faced by CALD communities, including language and cultural barriers, which can lead to a lack of understanding and fear of seeking help.

This experience led me to take a greater interest in the health and wellbeing of CALD students. As a student of Occupational Therapy and a representative of the School of the Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, I have gained a better understanding of the physical, social, and psychological aspects of health and wellbeing. Additionally, my work as a tutor for ‘English as a Second Language’ and a support worker for people with disabilities has allowed me to gain practical experience in supporting individuals with different needs and those from diverse backgrounds.

As a UQ Wellbeing student representative, I am passionate about promoting mental health and sexual health-related issues. I believe that students from CALD backgrounds may face additional challenges when it comes to seeking help for these issues, including a lack of knowledge about the available services and cultural stigma. I am committed to raising awareness about these issues and the available support services. I am passionate about promoting inclusivity and addressing the unique challenges faced by CALD students when it comes to their health and wellbeing. I am more than happy to have a chat with any student who may need support or direction towards the right resources.

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