At UniSC’s April 2025 graduations, 36 grads walked the stage with more than just degrees – they also took home a Student Leadership Award.
The Award recognises students who’ve gone above and beyond during their studies, making standout contributions to UniSC and their communities, while building valuable skills through co-curricular activities.
Students can take part in up to five Award categories, including volunteering, industry experience, professional development, research, and entrepreneurship.
Asha Chalmer said her time with Students as Partners would be one she would never forget, with plans to continue with it through her post-graduate studies.
"I have experienced growth and development not only as a student and professional employee, but also as an individual," Asha said.
"The experiences and opportunities I have had available to me through volunteering, leading and representing my cohort have adapted the trajectory of my current and future pathways.
"I cannot imagine a university experience without Students as Partners, and I am excited to continue my studies so that I can be involved once more in the program that shaped my university experience and got me to where I proudly am today."
Isuka Muthumuni, Adrian Nelson, Asha Chalmers, Shannon White
Veneesha Robertson, Mitchell O’Halloran, Carly Phillpotts, Janine Yaffe
Sharon Jones
Junu Shrestha
Nathania Roy, Olivia Hall, Samantha Pooley, Kimberley Lingard
Catherine Behringer, Georgia House, June Engeland, Mariana Weaver, Poppy Ball, Riley Thomson, Yolandie Weir
Award Recipients:
Adrian Nelson // Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Arianna Baldieri // Bachelor of Midwifery
Asha Chalmers // Bachelor of Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies
Ashleigh Kaye // Bachelor of Business
Carly Phillpotts // Bachelor of Nutrition
Cassandra Lollback // Bachelor of Animal Ecology
Catharina Eastwood // Bachelor of Nursing Science
Catherine Behringer // Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Creole Whongi // Bachelor of Laws
Fiona Roberts // Bachelor of Communication
Georgia House // Master of Social Work
Huong Duong // Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Isuka Muthumuni // Bachelor of Medical Science
Janine Yaffe // Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Jessica Forbes // Bachelor of Paramedic Science
Jianne Lamadrid // Bachelor of Nursing Science
June Engeland // Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Junu Shrestha // Bachelor of Nursing Science
Karlhans Harbers // Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Kate Kirby // Doctor of Philosophy
Kimberley Lingard // Bachelor of Nursing Science
Leynelle D’Penha // Bachelor of Design
Lynda Aldridge // Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies
Mariana Weaver // Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Mitchell O’Halloran // Bachelor of Dietetics (Honours)
Nathania Roy // Bachelor of Nursing Science
Olivia Hall // Bachelor of Nursing Science
Poppy Ball // Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Renee Williams // Bachelor of Social Work
Riley Thomson // Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Samantha Pooley // Bachelor of Nursing Science
Shannon White // Bachelor of Primary Education
Sharon Jones // Bachelor of Animal Ecology
Taylor Medwin // Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts
Vaneesha Robertson // Bachelor of Paramedicine
Yolandie Weir // Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)
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