Adam

At my internship with the Lowitja Institute, I was able to work on a diverse range of interesting projects including workforce development and capacity building, knowledge translation, and research impact. My tasks involved updating research project descriptions on the website, working on Lowitja Institute’s bid to lead the development of a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) National Network for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health researchers, and investigating what factors are associated with Australian Research Council (ARC) high impact research projects.The opportunity to work with so many knowledgeable people on a variety of tasks and topics facilitated both my personal and professional development and provided me with invaluable experience. My positive experience with Lowitja, contributed to my decision to apply for a full-time role as a Project Officer within the research team. The success of my application has meant that I have the opportunity to work in an area that I have a genuine interest in, and where I feel I’m making a meaningful contribution to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing. It’s also meant that I have the ability to develop my professional capabilities as a recent graduate.