Meet Valentina Chona
Valentina is a Colombian international student, community leader, and Co-founder of the Colombian Australian Association in the Northern Territory (COLANT). Since 2024, she has dedicated hundreds of volunteer hours to supporting international students and migrant communities through cultural events, leadership initiatives, and social inclusion programs.
As COLANT's International Student Officer and Board Member, she leads projects that foster a sense of belonging, celebrate multiculturalism, and strengthen community connections, including Viva Colombia Fest - one of the largest Colombian festivals in Australia.
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.