We’re delighted to present our brand-new Health Sciences graduates, who recently amazed us at the Bunuru graduation ceremonies on our stunning Bentley campus. Let’s give them a warm welcome as they join the health workforce and bring their brilliance to the field.
Our heartfelt thank you to our dynamic speakers – Max Romaine, Dr Elizabeth Hayden, and Michelle Ondra – for their inspiring and moving speeches. Kudos to Dr Neale Fong, honoured with a prestigious Honorary Doctor of Medicine for his stellar contributions to Curtin, medicine, and health service management over many decades. Missed their speeches? Catch up on the inspiring words here.
This year is monumental as we celebrate 50 years of Dietetics, 50 years of Speech Pathology, and 40 years of the Curtin Stuttering Treatment Clinic (CSTC). While Exercise and Sports Science turned 10 last year, we are excited to host the anniversary event this year! Don’t miss out – stay connected by updating your contact details here!
Enjoy this edition as we embark on another exciting year brimming with innovation in teaching and learning, research and collaboration for the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Best regards
Professor Carlo Marra
Pro Vice Chancellor, Faculty of Health Sciences
Come celebrate 10 years of Exercise and Sports Science at a special alumni event for all Exercise and Sport Science Curtin graduates.
Date: Thursday 3 April 2025
Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: The Lantern, Curtin Bentley
Update your contact details here to ensure you receive a formal invite!
Celebrating 50 years of Speech Pathology & 40 years of Curtin Stuttering Treatment Clinic.
To celebrate this achievement, we will be hosting a special alumni event for
all speech pathology graduates over the last 50 years.
Date: Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm (Optional clinic tour at 4pm)
Location: The Lantern, Curtin Bentley
Further event details will be shared via email. To update your details, click here.
Celebrating 50 years of Dietetics!
To celebrate this achievement, we will be hosting a special alumni event for all
dietetics graduates over the last 50 years.
Date: Thursday 20 November 2025
Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: The Lantern, Curtin Bentley
Further event details will be shared via email. To update your details, click here.
Join us on Tuesday, 18 March as emerging Curtin researchers tackle today’s biggest sustainability challenges, from climate change to net zero, with bold ideas and innovative solutions. This event, part of Curtin’s Sustainability Week 2025, features PhD students presenting their cutting-edge research in sustainability-related fields. Registrations are essential.
Dr Ellen Engelke, a fresh Curtin medical graduate, follows in her mother Catherine’s footsteps, championing rural and Indigenous health.
Supported by the Australian Rotary Indigenous Health Scholarship, Ellen is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in Aboriginal and country communities.
To read more about this inspiring story, click here.
Curtin School of Nursing recognised the outstanding achievements of their students and graduates at Optus Stadium recently.
The event would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. A heartfelt thank you to major sponsors, Team Medical Supplies and A-dec Inc., for their outstanding commitment to shaping the future of healthcare
A special thank you to nursing alum Kelly-Ann Hahn, Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Patient Support Services at East Metropolitan Health Service for delivering the inspiring keynote address that truly set the tone for the evening!
To view more images from the night, click here.
We are delighted to welcome Associate Professor Clive Walley as the Dean, Indigenous in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
A Balardong, Pinjarup, Wadjuri, and Yeud Nyungar man, Clive brings extensive experience in Aboriginal health, education, and social justice. He has worked closely with Aboriginal Elders to support cultural teaching and holds deep connections across academic and community networks.
Most recently, Clive served as National Director of Indigenous Partnerships and Community Engagement at the University of Notre Dame. He has also held key roles at WA Health, Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service, and Curtin’s Centre for Aboriginal Studies.
We look forward to seeing the impact of his leadership in the Faculty!
Welcome to Professor Paul Griffiths as Director of the National Drug Research Institute (NDRI). A global leader in alcohol and other drug research, Paul brings 30 years of experience, most recently as Scientific Director at the European Union Drug Agency.
His expertise in policy and harm prevention will be invaluable to NDRI.
To find out more about his appointment click here.
Rural Health West has appointed Professor Catherine Elliott, an Allied Health Curtin graduate, as its new CEO.
With extensive experience in clinical practice, research, and leadership including roles at The Kids Research Institute Australia, Curtin University, and the Child and Adolescent Health Service—Prof Elliott is committed to enhancing rural healthcare.
Prof Elliott is eager to collaborate with partners and the Rural Health West team to address challenges and improve healthcare outcomes in regional WA.
Read more about her inspiring career journey, here.
Congratulations to Professor Nina Tirnitz-Parker AM on her Australia Day Honours.
Nina, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division in recognition of her significant contributions and dedicated service to biomedical science. This prestigious honour is a testament to her outstanding impact on medical research and her commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. Well done on this deserved recognition of your exceptional achievements!
To keep up to date with Curtin’s latest research, click here.
Act Belong Commit Campaign Manager Rodney Glossop, from the Curtin School of Population Health, has been named the 2025 Citizen of the Year at the City of Gosnells annual Australia Day awards ceremony. Rodney’s volunteer work and commitment to building an active and engaged community was celebrated at the awards, which recognise individuals who positively impact their community by inspiring change and others.
Rodney is a passionate advocate for health and wellbeing and has made a profound impact on his local community through years of dedicated volunteer work with Thornlie Homestead parkrun, parkrun Australia and the Thornlie Junior Football Club, fostering inclusivity and helping to break down social barriers.
Congratulations to Goldfields University Department of Rural Health (GUDRH) Director, Prof Fiona Doolan-Noble!
Fiona has been announced as a successful recipient of a Rural and Remote health priority grant through Cancer Council Western Australia, for her research project aiming to improve the difficulties experienced by people living with cancer in our regional, rural and remote areas.
Improved early diagnosis and cancer treatments are among the anticipated outcomes, bringing greater levels of equity to people living in these areas.
The Rural and Remote health priority grant is one of the twelve Cancer Research Projects Grants co-funded by the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund and Cancer Council WA.
Professor Patrick Dunlop, from the Future of Work Institute (FOWI), has been named among the world’s leading researchers in industrial and organisational (IO) psychology. Professor Dunlop has been elected as a Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Fellow, one of the highest honours in the field, awarded to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to IO Psychology.
Professor Dunlop joins existing fellows from FOWI including John Curtin Distinguished Professors Mark Griffin, Sharon Parker and Marylène Gagné, further strengthening FOWI’s reputation as a world-class research institute.
The Australian Institute of Policy and Science celebrated Dr Angela Spence, an exercise scientist, cardiovascular physiologist, alumna and senior lecturer at the Curtin School of Allied Health and 2024 Young Tall Poppy as part of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Angela’s research aims to address the knowledge gap in women’s heart health and female athlete performance. A passionate advocate for gender equity in science, Angela aims to
If you are new to working in primary health care settings and looking for extra support as you settle into your role, applications are now open for the March intake of APNA’s free Transition to Practice Program (TPP).
Register here before applications close on Monday, 3 March 2025.
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