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University of Western Sydney student and proud Wiradjuri woman Sabrina Cox has begun an internship at our Forensic & Analytical Science Service at Lidcombe, as part of NSW Health Pathology’s initiative to promote career pathways for First Nations Peoples.
This new internship will allow Sabrina to receive hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations of a bustling forensics lab.
Currently in her last semester of a Bachelor of Science degree at UWS, Sabrina has had a lifelong interest in forensic science and its ability to help family members find peace in their darkest moments.
“Growing up I always had an interest in science and I found forensic science to be quite fascinating and intriguing. I wanted to be able to help people and to be part of a system that finds answers and closure,” she said.
Sabrina sees the internship as an excellent opportunity to help shape her career path.
“It is extremely important as it helps set me up for future employment and cement the skills I have learned at uni by giving me real-life experiences.”
NSW Health Pathology is continuing to develop internship programs for First Nations people, as well as people living with a disability, and will be working towards filling 26 new traineeships across regional and metropolitan areas of NSW.
For Associate Director of Aboriginal Partnerships and Inclusion Kevin Stanley (pictured top), these programs play an important role in attracting diverse talent that reflects the communities that NSW Health Pathology serves.
“NSW Health Pathology is proudly comprised of people from all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities and life experiences. Our rich diversity is what has driven our incredible scientific advances and success as the preferred provider of public pathology and forensic services in New South Wales,” Kevin said.
“We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the NSW communities that we provide critical services to, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, LGBTQIA+ people, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse, and people of all genders, abilities and ages.”
NSW Health Pathology is proud to be providing trainees with valuable work experience across our laboratories and offices around the state – check out their stories here.