Meet Joan Liwanag Tran
Joan is an entrepreneur, accounting professional, and community leader who has transformed her journey from international student to business owner and Principal Partner of SAMAF Consultants Palmerston. As Director of Global NT Pty Ltd, trading as Darwin Detailing & Tinting, and JLT & Associates Pty Ltd, she has demonstrated excellence in business leadership while giving back to the community through initiatives such as the Charles Darwin University (CDU) Free Tax Clinic. Her achievements have been recognised through numerous state and national award nominations and finalist placements in business, leadership, and accounting.
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.