Charles Sturt University graduate Lauren Lieschke keen to use skills locally

Ms Lieschke was one of 8700 students to graduate from Charles Sturt University this month, although the graduation ceremony was rescheduled due to COVID.

Having achieved her Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science with a specialisation in radiation therapy, she wants to be an advocate for radiation therapy and treatment of cancer in regional areas such as the Riverina.

Ms Lieschke said her final year of clinical placement in Albury opened her eyes to how significant and valuable it was to have access to a cancer care centre in a regional area.

IN OTHER NEWS:

"I hope to prosper within regional healthcare and bring enthusiasm into being a radiation therapist ... because everyone deserves the very best care when going through challenges associated with cancer treatment," she said.

Ms Lieschke is working as a casual at a dress shop and as a harvester until she starts her full-time position as a radiation therapist at Genesis Care Albury in the cancer centre.

The Walbundrie-born woman attended Billabong High School before moving to Thurgoona and commuting to Charles Sturt University at Wagga.

Ms Lieschke said her fellow graduates deserved to be proud and to celebrate their achievement.

"Despite the difficulties of COVID-19, it is still a significant life and professional milestone," she said.

"It's the final stepping stone in our journey."

Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. This is how you can continue to access our trusted content: