Meet Lakshi Jayawila
Lakshi is an exceptional international student, community leader, and emergency services volunteer whose service has strengthened communities across the Northern Territory (NT). While completing a full-time Mastre of Business Administration (MBA) - Accounting Major and earning multiple Dean's Commendations for Academic Excellence, she has contributed more than 162 volunteer hours with Australian Red Cross Emergency Services, completed 13 accredited qualifications, and progressed into operational leadership roles during major NT emergency responses.
As a 2026 Study NT Student Ambassador and community speaker, Lakshi inspires others to volunteer, connect, and contribute.
Student stories
Abdurrahman Aliyu - Nigeria
Charles Darwin University
Hi there! I’m Abdurrahman Aliyu, and I’m from the North Central region of Nigeria.
Abhishek - India
Charles Darwin University
Darwin city seemed small but it is home to people with kind, warm hearts. I have always felt welcomed in this city.
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.
Airi Morita - America (Hawaii)
Flinders University
My name is Airi Morita, and I am an incoming MD1 student in the Flinders University Northern Territory Medical Program (NTMP) at the Charles Darwin University campus.