Curtin grad and staff member Professor Sarah Egan is trialling a world-first online CBT program to help WA kids aged 6 to 12 cope with grief. Funded by Telethon, the program aims to remove therapy barriers and may soon be free across Australia.
Growing up in a disadvantaged family in regional WA, Ellecha Thorp never in her wildest dreams pictured herself walking across a graduation stage, let alone graduate with Distinction and become a Member of the Vice-Chancellor’s list, to now working as a Senior Social Worker and sessional academic at Curtin.
Bridgitte Brooks went from Curtin OT graduate to founder of Homestead Road; a wool fashion brand celebrating rural women, sustainability, and the strength of her country roots.
From innovation to impact, we are proud of the courage and determination our alumni display and the expertise they contribute to the future of WA. Congratulations to Health Sciences graduates Swarup Afsar, Ben Gibson, Rebecca Loftus and Patrick Renner on their well-deserved recognition in the 40under40 Awards. Their achievements are truly inspiring, and we wish them continued success.
Congratulations to Social Work Honours graduate Jarra Kittow, co-recipient of the prestigious 2024 Norma Parker Award for New Writers from the Australian Social Work Journal. This national honour recognises Jarra and her fellow colleague’s outstanding contribution to the profession and their emerging leadership in social work research and practice.
We Are WM co-founder and Executive Director Kate Raston has been named a top three finalist in the 2025 Western Australian of the Year Awards; Youth Category! Kate’s powerful advocacy and lived experience continue to shape a safer, more inclusive future for young people across WA.
We’re proud to see our nursing and midwifery alumni recognised for their impact on WA’s health. Congratulations to Monique Carbone, Deborah Titan, Robyn Rayner and Dr Rosemary Saunders on your well-deserved awards, your dedication and leadership continue to inspire and improve lives across the state.
13 June Fri, 12-1pm
Old Perth Boys’ School, Curtin 139 St Georges Tce, Perth
Join Aunty Dot Bagshaw, Noongar Yorga (Woman), Elder and Carrolup Centre for Truth-telling Advisory Member for JCG, and Chris Malcolm, Curator of ‘Once Known’ as they discuss Carrolup child artist Parnell Dempster and the role he played in beginning drawing, his life and legacy.
Facilitator: Ron Bradfield Jnr, a Bardi, Jawi Aamba (Man) and Community Cultural Advisor for John Curtin Gallery
Light refreshments provided.
A Together Story Event Series are truth-telling discussions with Stolen Generations community members, Carrolup survivors, and allies who have become part of these living stories.
Future Events:
20 June (Fri), 12-1pm: Advocacy with Michelle Broun and Lisa Liebetrau
26 June (Fri), 12-1pm: Hope with Brett Nannup and Patti Belletty
7 July (Mon), 12-1pm: Ripples with Ezzard Flowers and Phoebe Milne
The Next Generation – Panel Discussion 11 July (Fri), 12-1pm: Strength, Vision & Legacy with Dr Jessyca Hutchens, Brett Nannup, Candice Nannup and Tyrown Waigana.
Exhibition Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 11am–4pm
Proudly supported by: Brookfield Place Perth, Lotterywest, BHP, Colgate University and #navigators
25 June 2025, 11:00 – 11:45am
Online
Facilitated by Professor Tanya Chikritzhs, National Drug Research Institute (NRDI)
Presenters include:
The National Alcohol Indicators Project (NAIP) tracks alcohol-related harm across Australia and evaluates the impact of state and national alcohol policies. This webinar will explore trends in alcohol-related hospitalisations and deaths.
Dr William Gilmore will demonstrate the Alcohol Harm Tool, an interactive platform for visualising alcohol-attributable harm. Associate Professor Michael Livingston will discuss patterns in alcohol-related liver disease, while Dr Nic Taylor will highlight NAIP’s role in evaluating the Northern Territory’s alcohol floor price.
Click here for further information about the NDRI webinar series and to join the mailing list for future events, email ndri@curtin.edu.au
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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