Dare to Act: International Acts of Service
As part of the Because They Dare Annual Appeal, Curtin alumni, students, staff and other members of the Curtin community across the globe, will join forces to clean up our parks and waterways, plant trees, recycle and reuse.
If you are looking for ways to get more involved with your community, give back and meet new people, check out the different volunteer events below. We have activities in Perth, Kalgoorlie, Malaysia, Mauritius, Dubai, Sri Lanka and Singapore. We can’t wait to see our Curtin community in action!
One Curtin Sustainability Challenge: Tackling Food
Explore innovative solutions for tackling food waste, developing practical project ideas in a group setting.
Date: Saturday 27 June 2026
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Curtin Dubai – Blocks 10 – 12 4th floor – Al Rowaiyah First – Academic City – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Sustainable Art Workshop
Create artworks using recycled and upcycled materials, and learn about sustainability, waste reduction and the circular economy.
Date: Saturday 11 July 2026
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Location: Curtin Singapore, 10 Science Park Road Level 3 Unit 03-08 The Alpha Science Park II Singapore 117684
Enquiries: careers@curtin.edu.sg
Curtin Alumni Malaysia Nature Service Day
Reconnect with nature and enjoy guided forest bathing, tree planting, and a sustainability awareness session.
Date: Saturday 18 July 2026
Time: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Location: National Botanic Gardens Shah Alam, MAIN ENTRANCE Bukit Cahaya Seri Alam, Taman Botani Negara, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Enquiries: eva@planters.life
Curtin Colombo Urban Green Initiative
Learn about sustainable practices and ecological responsibility while planting new trees at Viharamahadevi Park.
Date: Saturday 18 July 2026
Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Viharamahadevi Open Air Theatre Entrance, Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo 07
Enquiries: deelaka.w@curtincolombo.lk
Bio-diversity on Campus
Support bio-diversity planning on Bentley Campus by mapping and recording your observations on a guided walking tour of campus.
Date: Friday 24 July 2026
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Curtin University, The Dome, Kent Street, Bentley
Enquiries: alumni@curtin.edu.au
Albion Beach Clean-Up Campaign
Help clean up beautiful Albion Beach with your Curtin community!
Date: Saturday 25 July 2026
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Albion Beach, Mauritius
Enquiries: alumni@curtinmauritius.ac.mu
Tree Planting Day and Community Celebration
Come together with members of the local community to participate in tree planting.
Date: Sunday 26 July 2026
Time: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Location: TBC
Enquiries: alumni@curtin.edu.au
Dreams in bloom: SK Tudan Resource Centre reimagin
Come together to transform the resource centre at SK Tudan into a vibrant space for literacy, creativity, and learning.
Date: Saturday 1 August and Sunday 2 August 2026
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Tudan, Miri
Enquiries: career_alumni@curtin.edu.my