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About me
G'day, my name is Katie Tabke, and I study psychology at University of Canberra. I began my studies in 2018, originally commencing a Bachelor of Journalism, but switched to a Bachelor of Science of Psychology in mid 2019. Sparked by a desire to help people practically in an area that is still severely stigmatised and lacking in accessibility, I hope to one day make a difference to the mental health of individuals.

Book Chapter
As part of my studies at the University of Canberra, I am undertaking the psychology unit Motivation and Emotion. One of the unit's core assessment pieces is creating a book chapter within a book of... Motivation and Emotion. The chapter I decided to contribute to is Uncertainty Tolerance. This topic selection was sparked by my career goal of working within trauma support for first responders. Having experienced first hand a small amount of the events and consequent emotions that first responders deal with everyday, and the subsequent lack of adequate support, this area is one that I hope to one day contribute to.

Volunteer work
Outside of university, volunteering for my community is my favorite way to spend my time. At the age of 17, I joined my local NSW State Emergency Service Unit. Having just graduated high school and commenced by university journey with a gap year, I didn't know what else to do with my team. And it turned out to be one of the best decisions I've made thus far. It sparked my love for helping my local community at times when they need it most. Four years later, I serve the NSW SES Queanbeyan Unit within their vertical rescue and flood rescue capacities. Additionally, I volunteer with the ACT Rural Fire service, as an advanced firefighter in the Hall brigade.

Work
When I don't have my head buried in a psychology textbook or on the back of a firetruck, I spend much of my time working for a small Canberra owned outdoor equipment store, Mont Adventure Equipment. Here, I specialise in the sales of climbing and navigation equipment, as well as Height safety and arbor gear within our industrial section.

Hobbies
Funnily enough, working as an outdoor expert, I have a great passion for the outdoors. Immersing myself in nature and getting lost all of it's beauty is one of my life's greatest joys. Navigating hiking and climbing adventures are 2 ways in which I love to do this.