Meet Shohreh, an Iranian-born, occupational therapy graduate who rebuilt her life from the ground up after migrating to Australia in 2012.
Navigating language barriers while juggling study, work, and motherhood, Shohreh’s resilience and determination led her to discover a passion for Occupational Therapy.
Her story is one of courage, perseverance, and the transformative power of education, family support, and finding purpose in a new country.
Physiotherapy graduate Daniel Principe has always considered himself a bit of an outsider. Growing up, Daniel was bullied a lot and struggled to fit in with his peers.
He became unsettled with the way of the world, and these experiences led him to question how we socialise, especially how boys and men interact.
On a mission to change this, Daniel now champions boys around Australia to live courageous, respectful and empathetic lives.
Seven alumni mentored 30 students in rapid-fire sessions—sparking lively chats, real-world insights, and strong connections.
The alumni reflected on the value of support during placements, especially in rural settings, and how rewarding it felt to give back and connect with the next generation.
We’re so grateful to our alumni community for their generosity, insight and time.
At school, Curtin graduate Derek Collings-Hughes didn’t know paramedicine existed – let alone that it would become his chosen profession!
It was during a visit to his doctor to collect a medical certificate after a missed exam, that planted the seed for his future career in paramedicine.
Since then, Derek has forged an impactful career working as a Registered Paramedic at St John WA for close to a decade and is a dedicated Lecturer at Curtin, where he educates the next generation of emergency health professionals.
The 2025 Curtin Scholarships celebration event brought together students, donors, staff and partners to recognise the impact of scholarships. Ava Nasiri Zahed, a John Curtin Scholar and Physiotherapy student spoke about gratitude and the sense of belonging her scholarship gave her. Scholarships open doors to opportunity, growth and lasting success.
A Curtin-led global study has confirmed a genetic link to stuttering, identifying 48 associated genes. Using saliva samples from WA families, researchers are paving the way for earlier diagnosis and support for the 400+ million people affected worldwide, highlighting the global impact of Curtin research.
Through the Global Scholars Program, 16 Curtin Perth nursing students and two staff joined Curtin Mauritius for an enriching academic and cultural exchange. From hands-on learning and community engagement to exploring the island’s history and hiking Le Pouce mountain, the experience fostered skills, resilience, and global perspectives.
22 October 2025
The Lantern, TL Robertson Library – Curtin University
Calling all speech pathology grads – come raise a glass, share stories, and make unforgettable new memories at your reunion!
4:30pm Building 404 tour (Optional) 5:30pm – 8:00pm Reunion event
20 November 2025
The Lantern, TL Robertson Library – Curtin University
Calling all nutrition and dietetics alumni! Join us as we celebrate fifty years of memories, milestones, and camaraderie at your reunion!
5:30pm – 8:00pm Reunion event
Developing practical solutions to the health challenges in our local and global communities.
The Look Ever Forward Society honours the generosity and vision of those who have included a gift in their Will to Curtin University.
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