Star WA carer chooses UNDA

04 Mar 2013

By The Record

WA Young People Who Care Award recipient Amber Clarke is enrolled in nursing at UNDA Fremantle. PHOTO: UNDA

A recipient of one of the Western Australian State Government’s Young People Who Care Awards in 2012 has enrolled at Notre Dame’s Fremantle Campus to further her studies in assisting people overcome health problems and personal trauma.

Amber Clarke, a graduate of Hamilton Senior High School, will begin her university life in February having enrolled in the Foundation Year (Nursing) Program on the Fremantle Campus.

She hopes to use the program as a platform to eventually enrol in and complete a Bachelor of Nursing.

Ms Clarke, who donates several hours of her time each week to working with community groups, received the Caring in the Community award from Community Services Minister Robyn McSweeney for her role in “caring for family and community members”.

“It felt wonderful to be recognised by the State Government for my volunteer work in the community. I was so proud to be standing next to other inspirational youth,” Ms Clarke said.

“I am a carer for my brother who has autism so I try to apply the knowledge I have in my situation and use it to assist other children dealing with the same issues,” she said.

“I believe Notre Dame’s hands-on approach to learning skills in the health care environment will ultimately help me to assist underprivileged members in our community.

The Foundation Year Program is an alternative entry pathway to Undergraduate studies at The University of Notre Dame Australia.