The Curtin Health Community eNewsletter is a bi-monthly online publication highlighting the remarkable achievements of the Health Sciences faculty, including those of our alumni, students, researchers, and staff who are making an impact in the field!
In this edition, we celebrate the students, alumni and researchers driving positive change. From inspiring graduation stories and collaborative learning experiences to award-winning research and important conversations in mental health, discover what’s happening across the Curtin Health Community.
In the edition, we shine a light on the people and ideas shaping a healthier future. You’ll read about alumni supporting first responders, students delivering valuable community services, groundbreaking research, and upcoming events offering new ways to connect and learn.
In this edition, we celebrate the nurses, alumni, and researchers driving change in healthcare — from 40 Under 40 honourees and disability support award recipients to Professor Penelope Hasking’s COMPAS program transforming student wellbeing.
In this edition, we highlight the impact of our Curtin Health Community; from alumni reimagining dental care to students building confidence through paramedicine training, and the life-changing role of scholarships in medicine.
As we begin a new year, we reflect on and celebrate our alumni, students, researchers and partners who continue to shape the future of health and community wellbeing here in Western Australia and around the world.
Here’s to a year ahead filled with discovery, collaboration and positive change.
– Professor Carlo Marra
Pro Vice Chancellor, Faculty of Health Science
As we reflect on a remarkable year, we are proud to celebrate 60 years of Psychology at Curtin and the 50th Anniversary of the Curtin School of Nursing.
We also celebrate our researchers and staff who received honours in advancing health and wellbeing locally and globally.
Discover our latest research that makes a difference to people’s lives and shapes our learning and teaching.
Hear from Health Sciences graduates, Zoe Arancini and Jake Harvie, about their inspiring Olympic journeys.