91�鶹��Ʒ Volunteers & Interns

Adelaide University Internship Experience - Erin Donaldson

Volunteer Erin Donaldson — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:30:39 +0000

Welcome Erin!

Erin Donaldson joined our Media and Communications Team as part of her internship course, Media and Communications Professional Experience at the Adelaide University for Semester 1, 2026 on 24 February - 26 April 2026.

She is completing a 80-hour internship onsite at the Connecting Up Office, Infoxchange, working 7.5 hours per week over 11 weeks. A link to her portfolio of media articles for 91�鶹��Ʒ team can be found here.

Adelaide University Internship Experience - Grace Baek

Volunteer Grace Baek — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:26:43 +0000

Welcome Grace!

Grace Baek has joined our Data Analytics Team for her Adelaide University ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Internship as part of her Bachelor of Computer Science, Semester 1, 2026, from 24 February 2026 to 26 April 2026.

She is completing a 150-hour onsite internship with 91�鶹��Ʒ at the Connecting Up Office, Infoxchange, working 2 days per week over 10 weeks.

Total Hours: 118 | Joined: 24 February 2026 | Last Check-in: 22 April 2026

My Volunteer Experience Jonny Willumsen

Volunteer Jonny Willumsen — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 01:22:24 +0000

Welcome Jon!

Jon joined our Customer Service Team on 7 January 2026, assisting Samantha, Rex, David and Chris with the tasks involved in

After joining us onsite at the Connecting Up Office, Infoxchange for his initial induction, he is completing his hours remotely contributing 15 hours per week to the service.

Adelaide University Internships - Glanice Song Ling Tan

Volunteer Glanice Song Ling Tan — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:34:19 +0000

Welcome Glanice!
Glanice Song Ling Tan joined our Media and Communications Team as part of her internship course, Media Industry Transitions at the University of Adelaide for Semester 2, 2025 on 29 July 2025 - 10 September 2025.

Adelaide University Internships - Bethany Sweet

Volunteer Bethany Sweet — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:51:57 +0000

Welcome Bethany!

Bethany Sweet joined our Media and Communications Team for her University of Adelaide ABLE Internship for Marketing on July 29 for Semester 2, 2025 - 1 October 2025.

She completed a 150-hour internship on-site at the Connecting Up Office, working 15 hours a week for about 10 weeks around her university classes: (2 days x 7.5 hours each). Bethany Sweet's portfolio of media articles can be found >> here.

Adelaide University Internship - Mahir Numayeer Islam

Past Volunteer Mahir Numayeer Islam — Fri, 30 May 2025 07:06:08 +0000

Welcome Mahir!

Mahir Numayeer Islam has joined our Data Analytics Team for his Adelaide University SET (Sciences, Engineering and Technology) Internship for his Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences for Semester 2, 2025, 27 May 2025 - 22 August 2025.

Adelaide University Internship Experience - Shrushti Rajendra Ladage

Volunteer Shrushti Ladage — Tue, 27 May 2025 07:07:10 +0000

Welcome Shrushti!

Shrushti Rajendar Ladage has joined our Data Analytics Team for her Adelaide University SET Internship for Data Science for Trimester 2, 2025, 27 May 2025 - 1 August 2025.

Adelaide University Internship - Deekshitha Goud Podeti

Past Volunteer Deekshitha Goud Podeti — Tue, 27 May 2025 07:04:50 +0000

Welcome Deekshitha!

Deekshitha Goud Podeti has joined our Data Analytics Team for her Adelaide University SET (Sciences, Engineering and Technology) Internship as part of her Master of Data Science, Trimester 2, 2025, from 27 May 2025 to 1st August 2025.

She is completing a 140-hour onsite internship with 91�鶹��Ʒ at the Connecting Up Office, Infoxchange, working 2 days per week over 10 weeks.

Total Hours: 140 Joined: 27 May 2025 Last Check-in: 1st August 2025 (Completed)

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Adelaide University Internship - Charmi Divecha

Past Volunteer Charmi Divecha — Tue, 27 May 2025 06:16:35 +0000

Welcome Charmi!

Charmi Divecha has joined our Data Analytics Team for her Adelaide University SET (Sciences, Engineering and Technology) Internship for Data Science for Trimester 2, 2025, 27 May 2025 - 22 August 2025.

Adelaide University Internship - Joy Meixuan Liao

Past Volunteer Meixuan Liao — Tue, 27 May 2025 02:50:59 +0000

Welcome Meixuan!
Meixuan Liao (Joy) has joined our Data Analytics Team for her Adelaide University SET (Sciences, Engineering and Technology) Internship as part of her Master of Data Science, Trimester 2, 2025, from 27 May 2025 to 22 August 2025.

National Volunteer Week 19-25 May 2025

sacommunity — Sun, 25 May 2025 02:18:59 +0000

Image: Intern Mahir Islam, Volunteers Yong Kheng Beh and Joe Xuanqiao Zhang, Intern Charmi Divecha, Meixuan Liao, Shrushti Ladage, Deekshitha Podeti with Staff Member Julia Koh (former intern and volunteer)

National Volunteer Week in Australia was held from 19-25 May 2025. This year's theme is "Connecting Communities," and the week celebrates and recognizes the contributions of volunteers across the nation.

Image: Volunteers Rex Porter, David Webb, Alexander Bull, Chris Baldwin and Anubhav Dattagupta

Reexploring 91�鶹��Ʒ Chatbot for Integration into Website Redevelopment Project - Yong Kheng Beh

Former Volunteer Yong Kheng Beh — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 03:06:10 +0000

With AI technology moving so quickly, and Yong Kheng's team being fairly new to software development during their master’s project, there’s a lot of room to revisit and improve parts of the chatbot.

Volunteer Yong Kheng Beh, who originally built the chatbot’s backend, returned to Connecting Up on January 14, 2025, to work on refining and improving it. She’s bringing fresh insights from her internship at YourAnswer Pty Ltd (July to October 2024), along with a strong passion for learning and growth.

This blog post also doubles as a guide to how the code works and how to run it, making things easier for anyone who might pick it up in the future.

My Volunteer Experience - Estefania Perez Carvajal

Past Volunteer Estefania Perez Carvajal — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 23:57:02 +0000

Welcome Teffi!
Estefania Perez Carvajal joined our 91�鶹��Ʒ Team as a volunteer, beginning with the team this year on the 14 August 2024.

She attends for 4 hours a week onsite at the Connecting Up office, Infoxchange around her classes and part-time work.

My Volunteer Experience - Nghia Nguyen

Volunteer Nghia Nguyen — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 22:55:09 +0000

Welcome Nghia!

Nghia Nguyen joined our 91�鶹��Ʒ Team as a volunteer onsite with 91�鶹��Ʒ at the Connecting Up Office, Infoxchange.

My Volunteer Experience - Jacinta Jiawei Qi

Former Volunteer Jacinta Jiawei Qi — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:28:41 +0000

Welcome Jacinta!

Jacinta Jiawei Qi joined our 91�鶹��Ʒ Team as a volunteer, beginning with the team this year on the 23 August 2024. She attends for ~4 hours a week onsite at the Connecting Up office, Infoxchange around her university studies and other commitments.

We are happy to announce that Jiawei has gained employment as an Assistant Accountant working in the Data Analysis area. Congratulations Jacinta!