Meet Daisy Twayana
Daisy is the founder and president of the Social Work Inclusive Student Society at Charles Darwin University, advocating for and enhancing student experience. Daisy is also a member of CDU Women’s Collective for Innovation and Change.
Daisy also led a podcast project “Being International”, providing a platform for international students to share their experiences with cultural shock, mental health, employment and the unique challenges of social work.
Daisy spends her spare time crocheting with a senior women’s group “Knit and Natter”, donating the products to not-for-profit organisation Wrap with Love that distribute them to more than 75 countries. She also helped organise events during the Dementia Action Week, volunteering at Connected Women Darwin by the Red Cross and Happy Families Community Dinner.
Daisy also received the 2023 Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) award for Social Work Student of the Year.
Student stories
Abhishek - India
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Darwin city seemed small but it is home to people with kind, warm hearts. I have always felt welcomed in this city.
Adele - Italy
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Hi, I am Adele and I am an international student from Italy.
Adi - Fiji
Alana Kaye College
I came to Darwin in October 2018 from Fiji to visit my older sister who works and resides in Elcho Island.
Adria - Bangladesh
I grew up hearing wonderful stories about Australia, in particular, the Northern Territory (NT) from my father.
Akansh - India
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Darwin is a perfect balance between city life and the outback life.