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 youngsterโ€™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.

โ€œWhen Mum picked me up, I told her my day was good, but I wanted to know why I didnโ€™t learn to read and write,โ€™โ€™ she said.

โ€œIโ€™ve always been interested in learning and from a young age was eager to start my education journey,โ€™โ€™ she said.

โ€œAs 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.โ€

Annabel said the frustration continued throughout her primary and secondary schooling, and it wasnโ€™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.

โ€œI always knew there was sort of something there, but I couldnโ€™t quite put my finger on it,โ€™โ€™ she said.

โ€œEducation has always been important to me, and Iโ€™ve known that my whole life, but I could never understand why I havenโ€™t been able to sit down and study.

โ€œFinding 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.โ€

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.

โ€œThey 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,โ€™โ€™ she said.

โ€œI 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.

โ€œMy 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.

โ€œAlthough I initially had dreams of working for the Australian Embassy in Italy, my passion has always been helping others seek justice and following graduation Iโ€™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 Curtinโ€™s staff giving program โ€“ 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 Associationโ€™s new President.

โ€œIt was a great opportunity to go over to Brisbane and meet delegates from law schools around Australia,โ€™โ€™ she said.

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

โ€œI am truly grateful for the support of Curtin staff in my journey and helping me continue to chase my passion.โ€

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

โ€œThe publication was originally written for law students to assist them with burn out, but it could definitely translate to other degrees,โ€™โ€™ she said.

โ€œIt discusses the importance of maintaining healthy relationships with family and friends and getting enough sleep and exercise.

โ€œThis 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.โ€

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.

โ€œEnvironmental sustainability, technology and action forms a huge part of what Iโ€™m interested in, and I am sincerely grateful to be given the opportunity to attend this Summit which is so close to my heart,โ€™โ€™ 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.

โ€œGrowing 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 itโ€™s in the family,โ€™โ€™ he said.

โ€œMy 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. Heโ€™s been a great role model in my life.โ€

Patrick spent much of his childhood in Karratha where his Dad worked as a Mechanical Engineer. (L-R) Patrickโ€™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.

โ€œMy 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,โ€™โ€™ he said.

โ€œFollowing 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.โ€

Curtin staff member Chanelle Gibbs said the universityโ€™s Give to Change program aligned with her values and supported a cause she was passionate about โ€“ education.

Curtin Student Experience Coordinator Chanelle Gibbs.

โ€œUndertaking 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,โ€™โ€™ she said.

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

โ€œEmpowering 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.โ€

If you would like to find out more about Curtinโ€™s staff giving program please click here.

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๐–๐ก๐š๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ž๐ฑ๐œ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎโ€™๐ซ๐ž ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐จ๐ง ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ง๐จ๐ฐ?
Many exciting things are happening in Health Sciences at the moment! Iโ€™m starting to plan Curtinโ€™s booth for this yearโ€™s Telethon Family Festival. It will be my first time managing it, but I have a wealth of experience to draw upon. I volunteered last year shortly after I started at Curtin, and it was wonderful to interact with families involved in some of Curtinโ€™s wonderful research projects. Iโ€™m looking forward to putting my own spin on it this year!

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐š๐ฏ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ž ๐ฉ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค?
Iโ€™m very much into rock climbing. Iโ€™m petrified of heights so I started climbing as a way to face that fear, but I grew to really love the physicality of it and the problem-solving. Itโ€™s so much fun bringing new people into the sport and watch them crush it, especially when they initially doubt their abilities. Iโ€™m proud to say that Iโ€™ve roped in a few coworkers and love seeing them reach new heights (puns intended!). ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿ™Œ

Want to learn more about Health Science alumni opportunities? Find out more via the link in bio. ๐Ÿ‘†

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Massive congratulations to Curtin Health Sciences graduate Zoe Arancini on being awarded a Silver Medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.๐Ÿฅˆ๐Ÿ‘
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Competing in Paris and returning home with a medal has been a dream come true for the Australian womenโ€™s water polo captain. 
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โ€œWinning an Olympic medal means achieving a lifelong dream and standing among the best in the world, symbolising years of hard work and dedication. Itโ€™s a source of immense pride and a testament to perseverance and resilience,โ€ Zoe says.
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A special congratulations to our graduates Johan Durst, Jake Harvie, Aran Zalewski, Jane Claxton, Karri Somerville, Kaitlin Nobbs, Stephanie Kershaw and Aleisha Power for your incredible efforts. ๐ŸŽ‰
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This year, we had a total of 26 Curtin alumni and students compete at the Paris Olympics, which is a stellar effort.
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Well done to all our hard-working and dedicated Curtin graduates and students who gave it their all at this yearโ€™s Olympic Games โ€“ youโ€™ve made us proud! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›
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Massive congratulations to Curtin Health Sciences graduate Zoe Arancini on being awarded a Silver Medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.๐Ÿฅˆ๐Ÿ‘
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Competing in Paris and returning home with a medal has been a dream come true for the Australian womenโ€™s water polo captain.
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โ€œWinning an Olympic medal means achieving a lifelong dream and standing among the best in the world, symbolising years of hard work and dedication. Itโ€™s a source of immense pride and a testament to perseverance and resilience,โ€ Zoe says.
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A special congratulations to our graduates Johan Durst, Jake Harvie, Aran Zalewski, Jane Claxton, Karri Somerville, Kaitlin Nobbs, Stephanie Kershaw and Aleisha Power for your incredible efforts. ๐ŸŽ‰
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This year, we had a total of 26 Curtin alumni and students compete at the Paris Olympics, which is a stellar effort.
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Well done to all our hard-working and dedicated Curtin graduates and students who gave it their all at this yearโ€™s Olympic Games โ€“ youโ€™ve made us proud! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›
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When Curtin Arts and Commerce alumna Joanna Dutosme graduated, she had no idea the incredible journey that lay ahead. ๐ŸŽ“๐ŸŒ 

After graduating from Curtin in 2022, Joanna launched a consulting career which gave her strong foundations in problem-solving and client relations.

Driven by a desire to create a positive impact in the education sector, Joanna returned to Curtin not as a student, but as an Equity and Access Advisor.

For Joanna, this role is more than just a job, it's a chance to support students in meaningful ways by connecting them with essential resources, tailored support, and networking opportunities to help them succeed. ๐Ÿ’›

Alongside her work at Curtin, Joanna is also Head of Social Media at Young Investors Circle and recently launched her side business, @kwentoagency. ๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿง 

Joanna shares the biggest lessons she has learnt since graduating below. ๐Ÿ‘‡

1. ๐€๐๐š๐ฉ๐ญ๐š๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ค๐ž๐ฒ: The ability to adapt to different roles and industries has been crucial to my career progression.
2. ๐๐ž๐ญ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ: Building and maintaining relationships is essential. The connections Iโ€™ve made have opened doors and provided invaluable support along the way.
3. ๐…๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฉ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง: Pursuing what you love brings out the best in your work.

Are you a Curtin graduate wanting to level up your career? Update your details via the link in bio to get access to exclusive alumni events and career opportunities. ๐Ÿ‘†

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When Curtin Arts and Commerce alumna Joanna Dutosme graduated, she had no idea the incredible journey that lay ahead. ๐ŸŽ“๐ŸŒ 

After graduating from Curtin in 2022, Joanna launched a consulting career which gave her strong foundations in problem-solving and client relations.

Driven by a desire to create a positive impact in the education sector, Joanna returned to Curtin not as a student, but as an Equity and Access Advisor.

For Joanna, this role is more than just a job, it`s a chance to support students in meaningful ways by connecting them with essential resources, tailored support, and networking opportunities to help them succeed. ๐Ÿ’›

Alongside her work at Curtin, Joanna is also Head of Social Media at Young Investors Circle and recently launched her side business, @kwentoagency. ๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿง 

Joanna shares the biggest lessons she has learnt since graduating below. ๐Ÿ‘‡

1. ๐€๐๐š๐ฉ๐ญ๐š๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ค๐ž๐ฒ: The ability to adapt to different roles and industries has been crucial to my career progression.
2. ๐๐ž๐ญ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ: Building and maintaining relationships is essential. The connections Iโ€™ve made have opened doors and provided invaluable support along the way.
3. ๐…๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฉ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง: Pursuing what you love brings out the best in your work.

Are you a Curtin graduate wanting to level up your career? Update your details via the link in bio to get access to exclusive alumni events and career opportunities. ๐Ÿ‘†

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