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Deng Malith

Research Assistant

Background

Deng joined Burnet Institute in July 2021 as a Research Assistant in the Optimise Study qualitative research Team. He is a bi-lingual data collector working with Dinka (Thuɔŋjäŋ) speaking community so that their experiences with impact of COVID-19 pandemic are shared in this study.

Deng comes with 11 years of experiences in health awareness, youth work, case management, youth justice, AOD counselling & supports, community development and advocacy.

Appointments

  • 2019- Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC)’s Regional Advisory Council Member
  • 2016 - Western English Language School - Councillor
  • 2015 – 2017 South Sudanese Wellbeing Foundation - Director
  • 2011 – 2014 Derrimut Community Centre - YMCA Advisory Community Member
  • 2011 – 2013 Maribyrnong African Youth Advancement Committee - Deputy Secretary General
  • 2013- 2019 Horn of Africa Communities Network - Secretary General
  • 2011 – 2012 Victoria University Open Day Host - Volunteer
  • 2009 – 2010 Smith Family Organisation - Volunteer Centralised Administration Process

Positions

  • 2018- Navigator Case Manager, Anglicare Victoria
  • 2014-2018 : Case Manager, AOD ( Alcohol & Other Drugs), YSAS
  • 2010-2014 : Case Worker, Refugee Settlement Program, CatholicCare
  • 2012-2014 : Research Assistant, Victoria University

Qualifications

  • 2015 : Bachelor of Legal Practice Management, Victoria University
  • 2014 : Certificate IV in Alcohol & Other Drugs, Odyssey House
  • 2008 : Accredited Dinka Interpreter & Translator, Australia

Awards

  • 2019: Nominated for Excellence in Service Award and Received a highly commended award, Anglicare Victoria.
  • 2014: Nominated for Norma Parker Award, CatholicCare Victoria and Tasmania
  • 2013: Student Leadership Award- Victoria University for “Demonstrated outstanding leadership and engagement activities at VU and in the community”.
  • 2014: Nominated for Emerging Community Leadership- Civic Community Leadership Award – Maribyrnong City Council
  • 2014: Nominated for Newsboys Foundation leadership award

Projects (1)

Current (1)

  • The Optimise Study: Optimising Isolation, Quarantine and Distancing for COVID-19

Contact Details

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