Curtin staff giving program invests in future of students

25/08/2022. By Carmelle Wilkinson.

Curtin Law student Annabel Biscotto.

Since she was four years old, Curtin Law and International Relations student Annabel Biscotto was fascinated with the world around her.

Inquisitive by nature, the youngster’s inherent passion for education and love of learning was evident after her first day of kindergarten.

While her new friends excitedly told their Mums about the cool paintings they had created or the lovely time they had in the playground, Annabel had questions.

“When Mum picked me up, I told her my day was good, but I wanted to know why I didn’t learn to read and write,’’ she said.

“I’ve always been interested in learning and from a young age was eager to start my education journey,’’ she said.

“As a student I always tried my hardest at school and doing well meant a great deal to me. Which is why it was so frustrating when I struggled at times to sit still and focus.”

Annabel said the frustration continued throughout her primary and secondary schooling, and it wasn’t until she was 20 that she was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

The diagnosis lifted years of confusion off her shoulders and finally gave Annabel clarity.

“I always knew there was sort of something there, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it,’’ she said.

“Education has always been important to me, and I’ve known that my whole life, but I could never understand why I haven’t been able to sit down and study.

“Finding out I had ADHD so late in life not only helped me understand the challenges I had experienced it also helped my family know how to best to support me.”

Coming from a small and close-knit Italian-Australian family, Annabel said her grandparents migrated from Italy in the late 1950s to begin a new life in Australia.

Annabel with her Nonna and brother Ben making gnocchi after school.

“They made many sacrifices for their children to have a prosperous life here in this wonderful country and I am fortunate enough to reap the benefits as their grandchild,’’ she said.

“I enjoy spending time with my Nonna and it reminds me of how lucky I am to have grown up in a supportive family and have had the opportunity to pursue an education.

“My family has shown me the importance of acceptance and welcoming all with open arms and I seek to embody this concept through my service to others.

“Although I initially had dreams of working for the Australian Embassy in Italy, my passion has always been helping others seek justice and following graduation I’d love to work as a criminal lawyer.”

Last month, Annabel attended the Australian Law Association Conference in Brisbane, an opportunity that was made possible with support from Curtin’s staff giving program – Give to Change.

Thanks to the generosity of staff, the program provides financial support to students working towards their career goals.

Annabel said without the funding she would not have been able to attend the conference, let alone be nominated as the Association’s new President.

“It was a great opportunity to go over to Brisbane and meet delegates from law schools around Australia,’’ she said.

“It really tested my leadership skills and inspired me to nominate for the executive role of President on the Association for the next 12 months.

“I am truly grateful for the support of Curtin staff in my journey and helping me continue to chase my passion.”

Annabel said her recently published paper on Mental Health and Wellbeing, elevates law student voices on the importance of mental health.

“The publication was originally written for law students to assist them with burn out, but it could definitely translate to other degrees,’’ she said.

“It discusses the importance of maintaining healthy relationships with family and friends and getting enough sleep and exercise.

“This is something I am extremely passionate about, and I hope this publication opens the lines of communication for other students who may also be in a similar position to me and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health in the legal profession.”

Curtin Mechanical Engineering and Finance student Patrick Catambay at Curtin Bentley Campus.

Motivated to learn, grow and make a meaningful difference for others, Curtin Mechanical Engineering and Finance student Patrick Catambay will attend the inaugural Green Summit in Bangkok later this year thanks to financial support from Give to Change.

Held over four days in December, the Summit will attract Green Ambassadors from around the world to champion climate action at a global level.

“Environmental sustainability, technology and action forms a huge part of what I’m interested in, and I am sincerely grateful to be given the opportunity to attend this Summit which is so close to my heart,’’ he said.

Originally from the Philippines, Patrick moved to Australia with his family when he was young and spent much of his childhood in Karratha.

Surrounded by the red dirt and wide open spaces of the regional mining town, Patrick enjoyed an adventurous childhood, playing sport and exploring the picturesque coastline.

One of 36 in his Year 12 cohort, Patrick valued education, and made the most of his experiences.

“Growing up in a household that emphasised education I always enjoyed studying and was serious about doing well. My Dad is a mechanical engineer and Mum was a civil engineer before she stopped to raise my siblings and I, so you could say it’s in the family,’’ he said.

“My Dad grew up in the rice fields in the Philippines and worked extremely hard to get an education and create a better life for our family. He’s been a great role model in my life.”

Patrick spent much of his childhood in Karratha where his Dad worked as a Mechanical Engineer. (L-R) Patrick’s sister Retchell, brother Kevin, Mum Merle, Dad Julian, (Patrick) and eldest brother Dexter.

Patrick said the Green Summit was as opportunity for him to contribute and interact with others who are equally as passionate about the future of our planet.

“My generation is probably the last and most likely to be able to contribute and steer us out of whatever we are headed towards, and I would like to be a part of that change,’’ he said.

“Following graduation, the perfect job for me would be working as a mechanical engineer while supporting my family and helping save the world. That would be the dream.”

Curtin staff member Chanelle Gibbs said the university’s Give to Change program aligned with her values and supported a cause she was passionate about – education.

Curtin Student Experience Coordinator Chanelle Gibbs.

“Undertaking university study at any life stage is challenging on its own, without the addition of inequality factors such as finances or cultural circumstances, which can make further education out of reach or unnecessarily difficult for many people,’’ she said.

“Education is so powerful in boosting opportunities for those who are given the chance to wholly participate in and complete their studies.

“Empowering those from different backgrounds has a positive cascading influence on future generations, not only increases employment and financial opportunities, but it is of great benefit in solving complex problems, as there are many points of view collaborating to come up with the solutions, this can only be good for all of us.”

If you would like to find out more about Curtin’s staff giving program please click here.

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Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 This month we celebrate our wonderfully diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and asexual community. 🌈

We had a chat with Curtin University PhD graduate and Lecturer at Curtin’s Centre for Human Rights Misty Farquhar OAM to get their views on what this month means to them and how to be a better ally.

𝐐. 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬? 
A. They / Them

𝐐. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮?
A. There’s absolutely still work to be done, but Pride celebrations are moments for us to reflect on all the cool stuff the LGBTIQA+ community has done in the face of adversity. It’s an opportunity for the broader community to celebrate with us, learn more about our histories, and find ways to support us throughout the year.

𝐐. 𝐈𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐆𝐁𝐓𝐈𝐐𝐀+ 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬?
A. Genuine engagement in a deep process of diversity and inclusion is a must, but signalling safety is a really important part of making a workplace more inclusive for LGBTIQA+ folk. That might include things like putting up rainbow flags/posters, wearing LGBTIQA+ flag and pronoun pins, adding your pronouns to email signatures and acknowledging important LGBTIQA+ dates.

𝐐. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲?
A. Educate yourself! Engage in formal training where you can, but you could also try things like consuming more LGBTIQA+ media, visiting LGBTIQA+ organisational websites and following their social media, and having respectful conversations with LGBTIQA+ people you know (bearing in mind that they have no obligation to educate you). Some of my top picks are the TV series #SortOf on @stanaustralia and the book, #LifeIsntBinary by Meg John-Barker.

Listen to our full interview with Misty on gender diversity via the link in bio. 👆

#CurtinUniversity #CurtinAlumni #PrideMonth #PrideMonth2023 #LGBTIQA #InclusionMatters #Diversity #DiversityandInclusion #Community #Culture

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 This month we celebrate our wonderfully diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and asexual community. 🌈

We had a chat with Curtin University PhD graduate and Lecturer at Curtin’s Centre for Human Rights Misty Farquhar OAM to get their views on what this month means to them and how to be a better ally.

𝐐. 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬?
A. They / Them

𝐐. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮?
A. There’s absolutely still work to be done, but Pride celebrations are moments for us to reflect on all the cool stuff the LGBTIQA+ community has done in the face of adversity. It’s an opportunity for the broader community to celebrate with us, learn more about our histories, and find ways to support us throughout the year.

𝐐. 𝐈𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐆𝐁𝐓𝐈𝐐𝐀+ 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬?
A. Genuine engagement in a deep process of diversity and inclusion is a must, but signalling safety is a really important part of making a workplace more inclusive for LGBTIQA+ folk. That might include things like putting up rainbow flags/posters, wearing LGBTIQA+ flag and pronoun pins, adding your pronouns to email signatures and acknowledging important LGBTIQA+ dates.

𝐐. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲?
A. Educate yourself! Engage in formal training where you can, but you could also try things like consuming more LGBTIQA+ media, visiting LGBTIQA+ organisational websites and following their social media, and having respectful conversations with LGBTIQA+ people you know (bearing in mind that they have no obligation to educate you). Some of my top picks are the TV series #SortOf on @stanaustralia and the book, #LifeIsntBinary by Meg John-Barker.

Listen to our full interview with Misty on gender diversity via the link in bio. 👆

#CurtinUniversity #CurtinAlumni #PrideMonth #PrideMonth2023 #LGBTIQA #InclusionMatters #Diversity #DiversityandInclusion #Community #Culture
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An entrepreneur at heart, Curtin Malaysia Interior Design graduate Fatema Majdi’s career journey has been far from linear. 🎓💛

“I knew I wanted to study abroad; my parents had their own ideas about where they wanted me to study, but I was determined to plot my own path. I had a small business designing and selling phone covers which helped fund my travels to Malaysia to study Interior Architecture.”

After graduating from Curtin, Fatema returned to her hometown, Bahrain, to work full-time for a local architectural firm, but this plan was disrupted when she secured a job as a language trainer in India. 

While working in India, she was introduced to her passion, yoga. A few years later, she travelled to Nepal, obtained her yoga license and is now running her own yoga studio, ‘Bohemian Being’, in her hometown, which is focused on inspiring others to be comfortable in their own skin.

Her biggest advice for young graduates worried about not finding their passion is to keep trying new opportunities.

“I was constantly falling out of careers because they didn’t feel ‘me’ anymore; it is very important to understand that is okay. I kept on trying again and again until I found my purpose, which was teaching yoga; you know it’s different when you truly find special happiness in what you do.”

Want to get inspired by Curtin graduates pursuing their passions? Check out #CurtinCommons via the link in bio. 👆

#CurtinUniversity #CurtinAlumni #CurtinMalaysia #Passion #Graduate #CareerAdvice #CareerTips #Yoga #InternationalDayofYoga #Multipassionate #CareerChange #Entrepreneurship #FemaleEntrepreneur #SmallBusiness #Wellness #Wellbeing

An entrepreneur at heart, Curtin Malaysia Interior Design graduate Fatema Majdi’s career journey has been far from linear. 🎓💛

“I knew I wanted to study abroad; my parents had their own ideas about where they wanted me to study, but I was determined to plot my own path. I had a small business designing and selling phone covers which helped fund my travels to Malaysia to study Interior Architecture.”

After graduating from Curtin, Fatema returned to her hometown, Bahrain, to work full-time for a local architectural firm, but this plan was disrupted when she secured a job as a language trainer in India.

While working in India, she was introduced to her passion, yoga. A few years later, she travelled to Nepal, obtained her yoga license and is now running her own yoga studio, ‘Bohemian Being’, in her hometown, which is focused on inspiring others to be comfortable in their own skin.

Her biggest advice for young graduates worried about not finding their passion is to keep trying new opportunities.

“I was constantly falling out of careers because they didn’t feel ‘me’ anymore; it is very important to understand that is okay. I kept on trying again and again until I found my purpose, which was teaching yoga; you know it’s different when you truly find special happiness in what you do.”

Want to get inspired by Curtin graduates pursuing their passions? Check out #CurtinCommons via the link in bio. 👆

#CurtinUniversity #CurtinAlumni #CurtinMalaysia #Passion #Graduate #CareerAdvice #CareerTips #Yoga #InternationalDayofYoga #Multipassionate #CareerChange #Entrepreneurship #FemaleEntrepreneur #SmallBusiness #Wellness #Wellbeing
...

An entrepreneur at heart, Curtin Malaysia Interior Design graduate Fatema Majdi’s career journey has been far from linear. 🎓💛

“I knew I wanted to study abroad; my parents had their own ideas about where they wanted me to study, but I was determined to plot my own path. I had a small business designing and selling phone covers which helped fund my travels to Malaysia to study Interior Architecture.”

After graduating from Curtin, Fatema returned to her hometown, Bahrain, to work full-time for a local architectural firm, but this plan was disrupted when she secured a job as a language trainer in India. 

While working in India, she was introduced to her passion, yoga. A few years later, she travelled to Nepal, obtained her yoga license and is now running her own yoga studio, ‘Bohemian Being’, in her hometown, which is focused on inspiring others to be comfortable in their own skin.

Her biggest advice for young graduates worried about not finding their passion is to keep trying new opportunities.

“I was constantly falling out of careers because they didn’t feel ‘me’ anymore; it is very important to understand that is okay. I kept on trying again and again until I found my purpose, which was teaching yoga; you know it’s different when you truly find special happiness in what you do.”

Want to get inspired by Curtin graduates pursuing their passions? Check out #CurtinCommons via the link in bio. 👆

#CurtinUniversity #CurtinAlumni #CurtinMalaysia #Passion #Graduate #CareerAdvice #CareerTips #Yoga #InternationalDayofYoga #Multipassionate #CareerChange #Entrepreneurship #FemaleEntrepreneur #SmallBusiness #Wellness #Wellbeing

An entrepreneur at heart, Curtin Malaysia Interior Design graduate Fatema Majdi’s career journey has been far from linear. 🎓💛

“I knew I wanted to study abroad; my parents had their own ideas about where they wanted me to study, but I was determined to plot my own path. I had a small business designing and selling phone covers which helped fund my travels to Malaysia to study Interior Architecture.”

After graduating from Curtin, Fatema returned to her hometown, Bahrain, to work full-time for a local architectural firm, but this plan was disrupted when she secured a job as a language trainer in India.

While working in India, she was introduced to her passion, yoga. A few years later, she travelled to Nepal, obtained her yoga license and is now running her own yoga studio, ‘Bohemian Being’, in her hometown, which is focused on inspiring others to be comfortable in their own skin.

Her biggest advice for young graduates worried about not finding their passion is to keep trying new opportunities.

“I was constantly falling out of careers because they didn’t feel ‘me’ anymore; it is very important to understand that is okay. I kept on trying again and again until I found my purpose, which was teaching yoga; you know it’s different when you truly find special happiness in what you do.”

Want to get inspired by Curtin graduates pursuing their passions? Check out #CurtinCommons via the link in bio. 👆

#CurtinUniversity #CurtinAlumni #CurtinMalaysia #Passion #Graduate #CareerAdvice #CareerTips #Yoga #InternationalDayofYoga #Multipassionate #CareerChange #Entrepreneurship #FemaleEntrepreneur #SmallBusiness #Wellness #Wellbeing
...

The world is changing, and so is business. 🌎♻️

Whether we like it or not, the world is still on a trajectory of global heating, which will cause a rise of 3°C above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century.

Sadly, just 10,000 out of 400 million businesses currently measure their emissions globally.

Thankfully, Curtin Chemical Engineering graduate and Co-Founder of Unravel Carbon Marc Allen, is arming businesses around the globe with the tools they need to reduce their carbon footprint.

Here are Marc’s top reasons why your business needs to prioritise climate action. 👇

1. “𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐭. Nowadays, most people see carbon emissions as a problem and genuinely care about making a difference and reducing these emissions for the wellbeing of the planet.”

2. “𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐦 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞. Businesses now need to show they are motivated to create change and are often asked to show their net zero transition plans when going to a bank or an equity investor. That’s become a real driver of change.”

3.	“𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, so arming your business and networks with the tools to decarbonise is becoming increasingly important.”

Learn more about how Marc is helping companies meet their sustainability goals via the link in bio. 👆

#CurtinUniversity #CurtinCommons #CurtinAlumni #PlanetPositive #UnravelCarbon #ClimateChange #Climate #ClimateRisk #ClimateStrategy #Investment #Sustainability #SustainableBusiness #Business #BusinessStrategy #Leadership #Decarbonisation

The world is changing, and so is business. 🌎♻️

Whether we like it or not, the world is still on a trajectory of global heating, which will cause a rise of 3°C above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century.

Sadly, just 10,000 out of 400 million businesses currently measure their emissions globally.

Thankfully, Curtin Chemical Engineering graduate and Co-Founder of Unravel Carbon Marc Allen, is arming businesses around the globe with the tools they need to reduce their carbon footprint.

Here are Marc’s top reasons why your business needs to prioritise climate action. 👇

1. “𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐭. Nowadays, most people see carbon emissions as a problem and genuinely care about making a difference and reducing these emissions for the wellbeing of the planet.”

2. “𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐦 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞. Businesses now need to show they are motivated to create change and are often asked to show their net zero transition plans when going to a bank or an equity investor. That’s become a real driver of change.”

3. “𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, so arming your business and networks with the tools to decarbonise is becoming increasingly important.”

Learn more about how Marc is helping companies meet their sustainability goals via the link in bio. 👆

#CurtinUniversity #CurtinCommons #CurtinAlumni #PlanetPositive #UnravelCarbon #ClimateChange #Climate #ClimateRisk #ClimateStrategy #Investment #Sustainability #SustainableBusiness #Business #BusinessStrategy #Leadership #Decarbonisation
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Congratulations to Curtin Journalism graduate Daryna Zadvirna on being named The Walkley Foundation for Journalism’s 2023 Young Australian Journalist of the Year. 👏

Currently a cross-platform reporter at @abcperth, Daryna was acknowledged for her eye-opening documentary, ‘My Ukraine: Inside The War Zone’. The story was published by the @thewestaustralian and also won categories for Visual Storytelling and Longform reporting.

Despite having a background in print, Daryna returned to her homeland during the dangerous Russian invasion, risking her life to capture on film the untold stories of what the warzone was like for Ukranian locals, threading bravery and hope through her storytelling. 

We are so proud of inspiring alumni like Daryna, who aren’t afraid to push the boundaries to shed light on the stories that matter! 💛

📸: Photographer Sharon Smith, @thewalkleys

Watch Daryna’s documentary here 👉 https://bit.ly/3CAaA9L

#CurtinAlumni #WalkleyAwards #Journalism #Awards #Media #Journalist #Graduates #Leadership #Ukraine #WomeninMedia

Congratulations to Curtin Journalism graduate Daryna Zadvirna on being named The Walkley Foundation for Journalism’s 2023 Young Australian Journalist of the Year. 👏

Currently a cross-platform reporter at @abcperth, Daryna was acknowledged for her eye-opening documentary, ‘My Ukraine: Inside The War Zone’. The story was published by the @thewestaustralian and also won categories for Visual Storytelling and Longform reporting.

Despite having a background in print, Daryna returned to her homeland during the dangerous Russian invasion, risking her life to capture on film the untold stories of what the warzone was like for Ukranian locals, threading bravery and hope through her storytelling.

We are so proud of inspiring alumni like Daryna, who aren’t afraid to push the boundaries to shed light on the stories that matter! 💛

📸: Photographer Sharon Smith, @thewalkleys

Watch Daryna’s documentary here 👉 https://bit.ly/3CAaA9L

#CurtinAlumni #WalkleyAwards #Journalism #Awards #Media #Journalist #Graduates #Leadership #Ukraine #WomeninMedia
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Congratulations to Curtin Commerce graduate Jonathan Sudharta on receiving the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award at the 2023 Australian Alumni Gala Dinner in Jakarta. 👏

As the CEO and Co-Founder of @halodoc, Jonathan  was recognised for his trailblazing digital healthcare platform that simplifies healthcare access in Indonesia, where there are only four doctors for every 10,000 people. 

Since launching in 2016, Jonathan has grown the Halodoc mobile app into Indonesia’s leading end-to-end health tech ecosystem with over 17 million monthly active users and attracting investors like @thisisbillgates. 

The platform brings together more than 20,000 general practitioners and specialists offering consultations to users, as well as partnerships with more than 1200 pharmacies nationwide.

We are so proud of the incredible work you're doing, Jonathan, to overcome barriers to healthcare! ⚕️

Read more about Jonathon’s innovative startup here 👉 https://bit.ly/42BUSoV 

📸: Istimewa

#CurtinUniversity #CurtinIndonesia #CurtinUniversityAlumni #Halodoc #Healthcare #Indonesia #Health #GlobalHealth #Graduate #HealthLeaders #Leadership #Innovation #App #Technology #TechLeaders #BillGates

Congratulations to Curtin Commerce graduate Jonathan Sudharta on receiving the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award at the 2023 Australian Alumni Gala Dinner in Jakarta. 👏

As the CEO and Co-Founder of @halodoc, Jonathan was recognised for his trailblazing digital healthcare platform that simplifies healthcare access in Indonesia, where there are only four doctors for every 10,000 people.

Since launching in 2016, Jonathan has grown the Halodoc mobile app into Indonesia’s leading end-to-end health tech ecosystem with over 17 million monthly active users and attracting investors like @thisisbillgates.

The platform brings together more than 20,000 general practitioners and specialists offering consultations to users, as well as partnerships with more than 1200 pharmacies nationwide.

We are so proud of the incredible work you`re doing, Jonathan, to overcome barriers to healthcare! ⚕️

Read more about Jonathon’s innovative startup here 👉 https://bit.ly/42BUSoV

📸: Istimewa

#CurtinUniversity #CurtinIndonesia #CurtinUniversityAlumni #Halodoc #Healthcare #Indonesia #Health #GlobalHealth #Graduate #HealthLeaders #Leadership #Innovation #App #Technology #TechLeaders #BillGates
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Curtin journalism student and WA country local, Dylan Storer came face-to-face with the effects of climate change late last year. 🌎

Armed with just a mobile phone, Dylan unwittingly found himself providing ground-breaking coverage of the devastating floods, caused by Cyclone Ellie, that ravaged his hometown of Fitzroy early last year.

“Fitzroy Crossing gets floods almost every year, some small and some larger, but the region had never seen anything like the 2023 floods.”

As a casual ABC News reporter amid a hopeless situation, Dylan pushed his emotions aside to shine a vital spotlight on the issues facing locals who had lost everything.

“Disasters like this one destroy so much and affect so many people but it was heart-warming to see the community come together in our darkest time. I feel honoured to have been on the ground to document the resilience of the people of my community.”

Read more about Dylan via link in bio. 👆

#CurtinUniversity #CurtinAlumni #PlanetPositive #FitzroyCrossing #Floods #Cyclone #ClimateChange #Sustainability #Environment #Journalism #Community #WesternAustralia #Perth #KimberleyWA #WANews

Curtin journalism student and WA country local, Dylan Storer came face-to-face with the effects of climate change late last year. 🌎

Armed with just a mobile phone, Dylan unwittingly found himself providing ground-breaking coverage of the devastating floods, caused by Cyclone Ellie, that ravaged his hometown of Fitzroy early last year.

“Fitzroy Crossing gets floods almost every year, some small and some larger, but the region had never seen anything like the 2023 floods.”

As a casual ABC News reporter amid a hopeless situation, Dylan pushed his emotions aside to shine a vital spotlight on the issues facing locals who had lost everything.

“Disasters like this one destroy so much and affect so many people but it was heart-warming to see the community come together in our darkest time. I feel honoured to have been on the ground to document the resilience of the people of my community.”

Read more about Dylan via link in bio. 👆

#CurtinUniversity #CurtinAlumni #PlanetPositive #FitzroyCrossing #Floods #Cyclone #ClimateChange #Sustainability #Environment #Journalism #Community #WesternAustralia #Perth #KimberleyWA #WANews
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Curtin journalism student and WA country local, Dylan Storer came face-to-face with the effects of climate change late last year. 🌎

Armed with just a mobile phone, Dylan unwittingly found himself providing ground-breaking coverage of the devastating floods, caused by Cyclone Ellie, that ravaged his hometown of Fitzroy early last year.

“Fitzroy Crossing gets floods almost every year, some small and some larger, but the region had never seen anything like the 2023 floods.”

As a casual ABC News reporter amid a hopeless situation, Dylan pushed his emotions aside to shine a vital spotlight on the issues facing locals who had lost everything.

“Disasters like this one destroy so much and affect so many people but it was heart-warming to see the community come together in our darkest time. I feel honoured to have been on the ground to document the resilience of the people of my community.”

Read more about Dylan via link in bio. 👆

#CurtinUniversity #CurtinAlumni #PlanetPositive #FitzroyCrossing #Floods #Cyclone #ClimateChange #Sustainability #Environment #Journalism #Community #WesternAustralia #Perth #KimberleyWA #WANews

Curtin journalism student and WA country local, Dylan Storer came face-to-face with the effects of climate change late last year. 🌎

Armed with just a mobile phone, Dylan unwittingly found himself providing ground-breaking coverage of the devastating floods, caused by Cyclone Ellie, that ravaged his hometown of Fitzroy early last year.

“Fitzroy Crossing gets floods almost every year, some small and some larger, but the region had never seen anything like the 2023 floods.”

As a casual ABC News reporter amid a hopeless situation, Dylan pushed his emotions aside to shine a vital spotlight on the issues facing locals who had lost everything.

“Disasters like this one destroy so much and affect so many people but it was heart-warming to see the community come together in our darkest time. I feel honoured to have been on the ground to document the resilience of the people of my community.”

Read more about Dylan via link in bio. 👆

#CurtinUniversity #CurtinAlumni #PlanetPositive #FitzroyCrossing #Floods #Cyclone #ClimateChange #Sustainability #Environment #Journalism #Community #WesternAustralia #Perth #KimberleyWA #WANews
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Did you know you get access to a huge range of benefits when you graduate? 🎉

When you become a Curtin graduate, you automatically get access to many incredible career and learning opportunities, including:

🎓 Complimentary library membership
🎓 Access to Recruit Curtin 
🎓 Discounted micro-credentials
🎓 Plus, so much more!

Struggling to find a job or wanting to upskill? Update your details with us to access these perks via the link in bio. 👆

📸: @ecalleja99

#CurtinUniversity #CurtinAlumni #Graduate #Alumni #Perks #LifelongLearner #Learning #Perks #CareerOpportunities #CareerDevelopment #GraduateJobs #Graduation #Graduates #Membership #PerthLife #PerthisOk

Did you know you get access to a huge range of benefits when you graduate? 🎉

When you become a Curtin graduate, you automatically get access to many incredible career and learning opportunities, including:

🎓 Complimentary library membership
🎓 Access to Recruit Curtin
🎓 Discounted micro-credentials
🎓 Plus, so much more!

Struggling to find a job or wanting to upskill? Update your details with us to access these perks via the link in bio. 👆

📸: @ecalleja99

#CurtinUniversity #CurtinAlumni #Graduate #Alumni #Perks #LifelongLearner #Learning #Perks #CareerOpportunities #CareerDevelopment #GraduateJobs #Graduation #Graduates #Membership #PerthLife #PerthisOk
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What does it take to become a leading Australian Marine Scientist? 🌊🐋

With more than 20 years of experience, leading Australian marine scientist and Curtin PhD graduate Dr Rebecca Wellard has been the brains behind many large-scale marine projects in WA and worldwide, including Project Orca. 

Right now, Rebecca is on a mission to create greater and better-improved marine protected areas around Australia, with the goal of protecting 30% of Australia’s land and seas by 2030. 

This #WorldOceansDay, Curtin Marine Science student Jaiyden Brown interviewed Rebecca to learn more about what it takes to be a leader in your field. 👆

#CareersCorner #CurtinUniversity #CurtinAlumni #PlanetPositive #WorldOceansDay #MarineScience #MarineBiologist

What does it take to become a leading Australian Marine Scientist? 🌊🐋

With more than 20 years of experience, leading Australian marine scientist and Curtin PhD graduate Dr Rebecca Wellard has been the brains behind many large-scale marine projects in WA and worldwide, including Project Orca.

Right now, Rebecca is on a mission to create greater and better-improved marine protected areas around Australia, with the goal of protecting 30% of Australia’s land and seas by 2030.

This #WorldOceansDay, Curtin Marine Science student Jaiyden Brown interviewed Rebecca to learn more about what it takes to be a leader in your field. 👆

#CareersCorner #CurtinUniversity #CurtinAlumni #PlanetPositive #WorldOceansDay #MarineScience #MarineBiologist
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