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Completed my degree.

Moved from rural QLD to the Sunshine coast.

Working for AFP in the graduate programme.

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I find so much strength in my empathy. Growing up, I didn't understand why I was so upset by other people's suffering or injustices. I used to be embarrassed about my knee-jerk response to other peoples feelings. Now I have a greater understanding of my empathy, and I value it and hold it proudly as one of my strengths. It allows me to understand, relate, and appreciate the people I come into contact with.

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When I'm passionate about a task or topic, it has 100% of my focus. I give it my everything. This is a strength and a skill I value highly. It is advantageous in my chosen career field as it is an industry that requires a deep well of passion.

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I can talk to just about anyone. I can observe, and mimic their behaviours throughout conversation to allow a comfortable, easy flowing communication style. I feel this is a great strength to have, particularly with the large variety of people I will be in contact with throughout my career.

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I love reading. I love being able to escape into a book.

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I enjoy listening to podcasts while I work, or do housework.

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Episode 372 - Halloween Special Part 1: Pennhurst Asylum & The Mummy Next Door

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Complete my Bachelor of Arts majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice at UniSQ.

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Create a vision board of my goals and values to have in my office. This will assist me as having a visual representation of my dreams will keep me focused.

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Due to being hugely empathetic, and fierce in my views, opinions, and beliefs I tend to be quick to react emotionally to situations I am faced with. This is something I have been hyper aware of since being in my teens. I have spent a lot of time trying to work on this and think rationally before reacting. This is an area I know I need to work on, especially in the field of work I'm going into.

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I often suffer from over-thinking about a wide range of topics. Interactions with people around me, things I have read, my responses to things. I know this is a weakness as it can make me spiral and spend time on things that are not important to my goals and dreams. I need to improve this, and have spent time with therapists and talking out my feelings or thoughts with trusted friends and family to help work through this weakness.

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This goes hand-in-hand with my over-thinking. I can often over think a certain job or topic which leads me to procrastinate rather than face the issue head on. I have attempted to combat this by writing lists, usually putting the task I am procrastinating first off the list, and not moving on until I have completed it.

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It's a non-negotiable in my core beliefs. I know this is important to my chosen career as it aligns with goals of the AFP in ensuring the safety, rights, and protection of all Australian citizens.

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This links with my other core value of equality. I believe everyone deserves justice, as they say 'Justice is blind', it does not discriminate, it is fair and treats everyone the same. This is important in my career as I have always had a strong sense of justice and will pursue it for the people who can't themselves.

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I value trust highly. I do not give it freely, it is earned. This is important as in my career I know I need to be a trust-worthy person. Someone people feel they can share themselves with, and know that they're safe.

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I want to work with the AFP, within the children's crime/ cybercrime division. I want to help those who cannot help themselves, and be a voice for them.

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Once I am in my final year of studies, I will be starting the application process with the AFP to join the 'Graduates' programme.

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I will accomplish my goal through completing my studies.

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My goals are relevant to my desires and dreams to be actually doing something meaningful in my life, my goal aligns with my values.

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My course is four years full time, with that in mind I aim to be working for the AFP by 2027-2028.

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Working with the AFP, working my way towards a senior position.

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In order to achieve my goals I need to:

Continue my studies, completing and passing them to my best ability.

Ensure I follow the personalised enrol pattern made for my by the UniSQ student support team.

Continue to monitor the AFP careers page for any news or alternate pathways into my chosen field that may come up.

Quit my current job, and move closer to the AFP head quarters and obtain a job that is closer aligned with my goals and will assist with career progression and expierence.

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Since beginning studying, I have cut back from full time working (38 Hrs) to just 12 hours a week. This has resulted in a drastic change in our households combined income. This is an obstacle as we have had to really work together on making sure our money goes as far as possible. If last minute expenses come up, I may need to work more hours resulting in falling behind in my studies.

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Currently I have a near 2 year old son, my husband and I aren't sure if we want more kids but as it is not completely off the table, I have to consider if and when we may want to have another child and how this will impact my ability to study and continue reaching for my goals.

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When making the decision to study, I had to wrestle with the fact that a lot of my spare time would be spent studying. We had to put our son in day care for more days to ensure I had enough time to complete my studies. This has resulted in a large amount of guilt with the limited time I was spending one-on-one with my son. I know what I'm doing is important and I'm wanting to set an example for him about reaching your goals. But I still find myself contemplating if I am doing the right thing by him.

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So far, I have done really well in my studies but I also am aware that I may slip up in my studies and not pass a subject or two. This is a fear I have, as I am unsure how I will respond to this. Will I be able to bounce back or will it result in my questioning if I am capable of completing my goal. I need to ensure I have steps in place for the time if this happens.

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I current live in rural QLD, and I am aware that my goal will require my family and I to re-locate closer to the cities. This is an obstacle financially as well as completely uprooting our lives to aid my goals. But I know if we continue living here, I won't be able to achieve my goals.

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I suffer from an autoimmune disorder, which when it flares up can be quite debilitating. It can lead to prolonged bouts of depression and anxiety. While it is under control at the moment, I am hyper aware that at any time it can flare for whatever reason. This can impact my studies, and result in my goal post being moved further away depending on the severity of the flare.

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My husband and I both spend a lot of time talking about our goals as a family. We have implemented a spreadsheet with our budgets, since our change in incomes. This is beneficial for me as it helps me remain calm and in control of our money so I am less stressed about our income. It also shows me that my husband supports my choice to study.

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I have an amazing support network around me. I call with my family weekly to check in, the all show an interest and support in what I am studying and build me up when I am worried about how I am going.

My husband has been fantastic and always lets me lean on him when needed, or discuss my thoughts.

I have a friend who is also studying, she has two kids of her own and is also working. It's great to have that person who understands exactly the stressors I am dealing with and we support each other in whatever way we need.

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I have multiple calendars:

One in the kitchen

One in my office/study space

One at work

At the beginning of each Trimester, I add each assessment and due date to all calendars. Having them in multiple locations gives me a visual of where I am at each month and the time left to get tasks completed.

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Within the next three or so years we have agreed to relocate closer to the Sunshine Coast. Through that move I'm hoping to be able to work in a field closer aligned to my end goal of working for the AFP.

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Graduate from UniSQ with a Bachelor in Arts majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice.

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Whilst in the final year of Uni I will be starting the processes to join the AFP through the Graduate programme.